Many young kids have bow legs (genu varum), flat feet, knock knees (genu valgum), in-toeing, out-toeing, or toe walking. Often, as kids grow these conditions can correct themselves without treatment.

What Are the Lungs and Respiratory System? The lungs and respiratory system allow us to breathe. They bring oxygen into our bodies (called inspiration, or inhalation) and send carbon dioxide out ...

Gynecology ("gyn" for short) is a medical field that focuses on the female reproductive system. A gyn checkup is a yearly health check — like a regular eye exam or dental checkup. Doctors often call ...

A wet dream — also called a nocturnal emission — is when a male ejaculates or "cums" while sleeping. During ejaculation, semen (the fluid that carries sperm) comes out of the penis. When you wake up ...

Occupational therapy (OT) is a branch of health care that helps people of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive problems. OT can help them regain independence in all areas of their lives.

Having a shy style isn't necessarily a problem. It's perfectly OK to take time to warm up to new people and situations. But shyness blocks some people from being as comfortable or sociable as they'd ...

When your child feels warm or seems out of sorts, knowing if a fever might be the cause can be helpful. Here's how to take your child's temperature, safely and accurately. Check the manufacturer's ...

Doctors recommend that all newborns get a dose of vitamin K at birth. Babies aren't born with enough of this important vitamin, which is needed for blood to clot normally. Without getting vitamin K at ...

You can't control what other drivers do. But you can do things to lower your chances of being in a crash. This is what it means to be a defensive driver. Before you get behind the wheel, get into the ...

What Is Mitral Valve Prolapse? Mitral valve prolapse is a common heart condition. It happens when there’s a problem with how one of the heart's valves works. Heart valves keep blood moving through the ...

Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a preschooler is developing as expected. There's a wide range of what's considered normal, so some children gain skills earlier or later than others. Kids who ...