kidshealth library

health & safety topics

Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

search by topic

or search alphabetical order

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

clear filters

A

A to Z: Acanthosis Nigricans

Acanthosis nigricans is a condition in which the skin thickens and darkens in places.

A to Z: Achondroplasia

Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that interferes with bone growth and causes dwarfism (short stature).

A to Z: Acne, Infant

Infant acne is common in babies, and usually goes away on its own without treatment or scarring.

A to Z: Acute Febrile Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome (MCLS)

See: Kawasaki Disease.

A to Z: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a form of cancer that causes the body to make too many lymphoblasts, a type of white blood cell.

A to Z: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Learn about different types of leukemia and cancers that affect the blood and bone marrow.

A to Z: Adenovirus

Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that can infect the membranes (tissue linings) of the respiratory tract, eyes, intestines, and urinary tract. They are common among infants and young children.