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Would you be ready if there were an emergency? Be prepared: throughout September there will be activities across the country to promote emergency preparedness.

September 9th is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day. Read about Sasha's experiences with FASDs. Also, learn about new materials on alcohol use during pregnancy and FASDs.

A pediatrician transforms from running to providing trauma care to wounded bystanders. She shares lessons on immediate disaster response for pediatricians and other health care providers.

Government agencies and the aquatics industry can help keep swimming healthy and fun.

Mumps vaccine is the best way to protect your child against mumps, a contagious disease that can cause serious complications.

Find out how teachers and others can help children with this sickle cell disease.

Encouraging Hispanics/Latinos to Talk Openly about HIV/AIDS

Autumn is a great time to engage in physical activities outdoors.

As autumn approaches, many children are heading back to school. Because children spend much of their time in classrooms, schools are an ideal setting to teach and model healthy behaviors. As children across the country get ready to return to school, parents and staff can gear up to improve the health of students and help them achieve academic success.

CFS is a debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and that may be worsened by physical or mental activity. Symptoms affect several body systems and may include muscle or joint pain, impaired memory or mental concentration, and insomnia, which can result in reduced participation in daily activities. In some cases, CFS can persist for years.