Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MDThis link opens in a new tab Learn About Primary Care Pediatrics at Nemours Children's HealthThis link opens in a new tab There are no set rules about ...

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical ExpertsThis link opens in a new tab Learn About Primary Care Pediatrics at Nemours Children's HealthThis link opens in a new tab Every single person has a ...

What Does the Heart Do? The heart is a pump, usually beating about 60 to 100 times per minute. With each heartbeat, the heart sends blood throughout our bodies, carrying oxygen to every cell. After ...

Medically reviewed by: Yamini Durani, MDThis link opens in a new tab Learn About Primary Care Pediatrics at Nemours Children's HealthThis link opens in a new tab Even with these precautions in place, ...

Medically reviewed by: Lonna P. Gordon, MDThis link opens in a new tab Learn About Adolescent Medicine & Pediatric Gynecology at Nemours Children's HealthThis link opens in a new tab To help protect ...

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MDThis link opens in a new tab Learn About Cardiology (Heart Care) at Nemours Children's HealthThis link opens in a new tab The heart is an organ that’s a pump, ...

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It's easier to agree than disagree. But we can learn a lot from conversations where we don't see eye to eye — if we can listen and talk rationally, that is. Unfortunately, many us either shy away ...

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.

What Is Coarctation of the Aorta? Coarctation of the aorta (COA) is a narrowing of the aorta, the major blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body. This narrowing causes the left ...

What Is the Respiratory System? When we breathe, the respiratory system takes in oxygen and sends out carbon dioxide. The cells in our bodies need fresh oxygen to stay alive. As cells do their jobs, ...

Medically reviewed by: Ricki S. Carroll, MDThis link opens in a new tab Learn About Genetics at Nemours Children's HealthThis link opens in a new tab Sanfilippo (san-fuh-LEE-po) syndrome is a rare ...