Medicine

• Acupuncture

  Acupuncture is the practice of putting tiny needles into specific spots of the body for medical therapy. Scientific evidence shows that it works for some kinds of medical conditions by stimulating the body to release natural pain killers and other chemicals.

• ADHD Medicines

  Medicine doesn’t cure ADHD. But it does help boost a child’s ability to pay attention, slow down, and have more self-control. This article for parents has details on how ADHD medicines help.

• Allergy Shots

  Many kids battle allergies year-round, and some can’t control their symptoms with medications. For them, allergy shots (or allergen immunotherapy) can help.

• Anesthesia

  Discover how anesthesia prevents pain during surgery, what the different types are, and what to expect from the process.

• Antibiotics

  Antibiotics are medicines that treat infections and other problems caused by bacteria. Here are the basics on what they can help with.

• Chemotherapy

  Chemotherapy (chemo) is treatment with medicines that stop the growth of cancer cells.

• Complementary and Alternative Medicine

  Complementary and alternative medicine are types of medicine and healing that differ from conventional medicine. They include things like mind–body therapies, nutritional therapies, body-based therapies, and whole medicine systems.

• Does My Child Need an Antibiotic? (Video)

  Antibiotics are powerful medicines that can help kids feel better — but only when they have certain illnesses. Find out if an antibiotic is right for your child.

• Epidurals

  Epidurals can make giving birth more calm, controlled, and comfortable. Find out more.

• Giving Opioid Prescription Pain Medicine: What Parents Need to Know

  If your child’s health care provider prescribed a prescription pain medicine that contains an opioid, you probably have many questions about how to use it safely. Get answers here.