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What is herpes meningoencephalitis? The meninges are the layers of thin tissue that cover your brain. Meningitis is when these tissues become inflamed or infected. The problem is called encephalitis…

When you’re struggling to sleep or suffering from sleepiness during the day, many factors could be at play. You may be drinking too much caffeine or staying up too late.…

What is rheumatic heart disease? Rheumatic heart disease is a condition where the heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever. The heart valve damage may start shortly after…

Bullying is very common. About 1 in 5 children and teens ages 12 to 18 report that they were bullied over the last 12 months. Bullying can cause kids to…

Everyone grieves in their own way. The process of grieving is often long and painful for all who knew the child. This can include parents, siblings, relatives, friends, peers, teachers,…

What is hemophilia? Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder. People with hemophilia bleed easily because they don’t have enough of one of the clotting factors in their blood. Clotting factors…

What is long QT syndrome? Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a disease that can cause a dangerous rapid heart rate and irregular rhythm involving the bottom pumping chambers of the…

What is rheumatic heart disease in children? Rheumatic heart disease is a condition that causes permanent damage to the heart valves. It can develop after a child has rheumatic fever.…

Does this test have other names? Gram’s stain What is this test? This test is done to look at samples to find out if you have a bacterial infection—and if so, what…

It’s a call no parent wants to get: Your child bullied another child at school. But it happens a lot. About 1 in 5 children and teens ages 12 to…