Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.
Learn about RED-S, a syndrome caused by not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of daily physical activity.
Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) is a syndrome in athletes of any gender and ability caused by consistently not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of their daily physical activity and training. RED-S is not an eating disorder but can put your child at risk for developing an eating disorder.
Find out what athletes at all levels should eat and drink before, during and after sports and exercise.
A heart transplant operation takes four to 10 hours. Learn what happens during the transplant and the major problems that may occur.
How to effectively ensure that a child with a heart condition will have the best future possible. A healthy diet and avoiding risky behavior are discussed.
Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.
Find out how sport-related concussions can occur and how best to respond to them.
Learn how to help your child transition into adult care, after surviving a transplant.
It is important for athletes with celiac disease to maintain good nutrition to stay healthy and have energy for competitions. Learn tips for maintaining your gluten-free diet and athletic performance.
A treadmill test will tell the doctor if your child's heart is beating in a regular way during exercise. Read about the treadmill test.
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that has both physical and psychological consequences. Learn about the signs and symptoms, risk factors and treatment for anorexia nervosa.
Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.
Learn about the treatment of heart conditions. Find out about the different types of heart treatment and the right questions you should ask the doctor about the treatment.
Losing a child is one of the most difficult losses a person can go through. This page describes common reactions to grief and available supports.
Learn about the main features and causes of bulimia nervosa.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lacosamide. This information sheet explains what lacosamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Learn about challenges a child who has had leukemia will face as they transition into adulthood.
A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.
You may feel a range of emotions after being diagnosed with JIA. Discover some strategies to help you cope with JIA.
Find out how limb reconstruction surgery can lengthen and repair shorter or crooked limbs.
Read about the potential impact of a brain tumour diagnosis or its treatment on the function of the adrenal glands and how this can affect your child.
Read about sudden cardiac death. It occurs both in people who have a diagnosed heart condition, and in those that never show symptoms and are undiagnosed.
Find out how to tell if your child might have bulimia nervosa.
