- 41. Roseola
- (Roseola)
- ... Although frightening, fever-related seizures in otherwise healthy young children are generally short-lived and are rarely harmful. Complications from roseola are rare. The vast majority of otherwise ...
- 42. Rickets
- (Rickets)
- ... as the bones grow. More severe skeletal deformities may require surgery. Most adolescents and adults receive much of their necessary vitamin D from exposure to sunlight. Infants and young children, ...
- 43. Rheumatic fever
- (Rheumatic fever)
- ... fever is most common in 5- to 15-year-old children, though it can develop in younger children and adults. Although it's very rare in United States and other developed countries, rheumatic fever remains ...
- 44. Retinoblastoma
- (Retinoblastoma)
- Retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that begins in the retina — the sensitive lining on the inside of your eye. Retinoblastoma most commonly affects young children, but can rarely occur in adults. Your ...
- 45. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- (Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
- ... But in young babies, infants born prematurely, or infants or adults who have chronic heart or lung problems, the virus may cause a more severe — occasionally life-threatening — infection that requires ...
- 46. Chronic kidney failure
- (Chronic kidney failure)
- ... ages and men older than age 65, and no more than two drinks a day for men age 65 and younger. Follow instructions on over-the-counter medications. When using nonprescription pain relievers, such ...
- 47. Kidney cancer
- (Kidney cancer)
- ... side of your spine. In adults, the most common type of kidney cancer is renal cell carcinoma. Other less common types of kidney cancer can occur. Young children are more likely to develop a kind of kidney ...
- 48. Dyslexia
- (Dyslexia)
- ... condition often becomes apparent as a child begins learning to read. Before school Signs and symptoms that a young child may be at risk of dyslexia include: Late talking Learning new words slowly ...
- 49. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... more common among lesbians (especially young women) than heterosexual women. Lesbian and bisexual women are also more likely to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana in moderation than other women ...
- 50. Ten Things Gay Men Should discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... who remain in the closet or who do not have adequate social supports. Adolescents and young adults may be at particularly high risk of suicide because of these concerns. Culturally sensitive mental health ...
- 51. HIV/AIDS
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... among people aged 13-29 years increased by 21 percent from 2006 to 2009. The rise in HIV incidence among young adults was fueled by a 34 percent increase in HIV infections among young gay and ...
- 52. Sexual orientation and homosexuality
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... for many years before becoming sexually active with partners of the same sex or disclosing their attractions to others. For some young people, this process of exploring same-sex attractions leads to ...
