What is obesity? Obesity is defined as a person (child or adult) being 20% or more heavier than expected for age and body size. Does obesity harm the heart? If ...

An estimated 20 – 35% of American children ages 8 to 18 are overweight. Being overweight not only leads to psychological and social problems for the child, but can also ...

What Is Kawasaki Disease? This disease, first described by Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki in 1967, usually affects children between the ages of 6 months and 4 years, with most cases occurring ...

Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium, or sac-like membrane that envelopes the heart. The pericardium cushions, anchors, and protects the heart muscle. The inflammation may be caused by bacterial ...

What Is It? Aortopulmonary Window is a rare congenital heart defect in which there is a connection (window) between the aorta and the main pulmonary artery. This opening allows oxygenated ...