While a baby is still in the womb, its intestines (bowels) form. Intestinal malrotation happens when the bowels don't form in the right position. Bands of tissue can grow between the bowels and body wall and block part of the bowel.

Your child has had a procedure called an ileostomy. This surgery affects part of the colon (large intestine) and part of the last section of the ileum (small intestine). Parts of your child's colon and ileum were cut. Parts may have been removed. A small hole called a stoma is made in the abdominal wall and skin. During surgery, the intestine is attached to the skin to allow stool and mucus to pass out of the body. The stool and mucus drain into a holding bag. Below are guidelines for home care after an ileostomy. The doctor and nursing staff may give you other directions for your child.

Lactose intolerance is not a milk allergy. Having lactose intolerance means that your child can't digest lactose. This is a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. Lactose intolerance can be managed. Here's what you should know.

Help kids learn how asthma works with this easy-to-understand piece.

Acute, or short-term, bronchitis occurs when the bronchial tubes are irritated by a virus, bacteria, or allergen. This causes a cough that makes yellow or greenish mucus.

Learn how pulmonary rehab programs can help people with chronic lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Learn about common respiratory infections, such as colds and the flu, and what you can do to prevent them.

The flu (influenza) is caused by a virus that's easy to spread, especially among kids in school or day care. The flu can make children very sick. Here are ways to prevent and treat the flu in your child.

Your calorie needs are about 2,600 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

Your calorie needs are about 2,400 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.