Exonerations and new science continue to raise questions about shaken baby syndrome, a diagnosis that lives on under a different name: “abusive head trauma.” Critics say the name deflects scrutiny ...

Reye’s syndrome is a rare but serious disease ... early symptoms may include diarrhea and rapid breathing. In older children and teenagers, early symptoms may include ongoing vomiting and ...

Hurried child syndrome involves children taking on adult-like roles and behaviors due to pressure from parents or educators. This can lead to overscheduling, high expectations, and emotional ...

Researchers are learning what causes Alice in Wonderland syndrome, a rare neurological condition that can appear to warp ...

Not every child with Down syndrome will display the developmental symptoms. There are no known ways to prevent the condition during pregnancy and no known root causes, experts say. One risk factor ...

So, it’s important to know the symptoms and get medical help quickly when they seem to appear. PANDAS syndrome can be very disruptive for you and your child, even if it only lasts a short time.

Youngest child Asher is shown at right ... There are both physical and developmental symptoms of Down syndrome. Physical symptoms may include a flattened face; shorter height; short neck; small ...

New discoveries about the severe developmental disorder known as Rett syndrome could open the door to better treatments for the devastating, life-shortening condition.

Researchers from Yale University have discovered a potential cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children, ...