Signs of Lyme disease in children are similar to those in adults. Children can also develop systemic symptoms, including fever, chills, and muscle and joint aches. Lyme disease in children and adults ...

The number of young Americans with inflammatory bowel disease has been rising for years, leaving the U.S. with one of the highest prevalence rates in the world, a new study finds. More than 100,000 ...

Any infection caused by the Neisseria meningitidis (N. meningitidis) bacteria is called meningococcal disease. Meningococcal disease is very serious. It can lead to limb amputations, hearing loss, ...

Three thyroid-related conditions that children may more commonly develop include Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and thyroid nodules. Talking with their pediatrician about symptoms and ...

Graves’ disease in children results from an autoimmune attack on the thyroid gland. Treatment options include medication, radioactive iodine, and surgery. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Errors of refraction and strabismic amblyopia were the most common causes of low vision. Retinal diseases most ...