From asthma to ulcers, this section is loaded with articles about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Look here for health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.
Click on any category below to view the articles:
Medical Tests and Procedures
- Blood Test (Video)
- CAT Scan (Video)
- EKG (Video)
- IV (Video)
- MRI (Video)
- Spirometry (Video)
- Strep Test (Video)
- Upper GI (Video)
- Urine Test (Video)
- X-Ray (Video)
Allergies, Asthma & the Immune System
- All About Eczema
- Allergies
- Allergies: Gillian's Story
- Allergy Testing
- Asthma
- Asthma Center
- Asthma: Samantha's Story
- Celiac Disease
- Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
- Egg Allergy
- Food Allergies
- Food Allergies and Travel
- How Can I Deal With My Asthma?
- How to Avoid the ER if You Have Asthma
- Inhaler Update: Do You Need to Make a Change?
- Milk Allergy
- My Friend Has HIV. How Can I Help?
- My Friend Has a Food Allergy. How Can I Help?
- My Girlfriend Has a Peanut Allergy. Do We Have to Worry About Kissing?
- Nut and Peanut Allergy
- Poison Ivy
- Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
- Smoking and Asthma
- Spirometry (Video)
Blood Disorders
- Anemia
- Blood Test (Video)
- Hemophilia
- My Friend Has Sickle Cell Disease. How Can I Help?
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- von Willebrand Disease
Bones, Muscles & Joints
- Bursitis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Female Athlete Triad
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Lupus
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteomyelitis
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Scoliosis: Samantha's Story
Brain & Nervous System
- Bell's Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
- Epilepsy
- Fainting
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Headaches
- Lyme Disease
- Migraine Headaches
- Tics
- Tourette Syndrome
- What's My Lyme Disease Risk?
Cancer & Tumors
- Can I Have Children After Cancer Treatments?
- Cancer Basics
- Cancer Center
- Chemotherapy
- Dealing With Cancer
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Melanoma
- My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help?
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Radiation Therapy
- Steroids and Cancer Treatment
- Types of Cancer Teens Get
- When Cancer Keeps You Home
Digestive System
- Celiac Disease
- Constipation
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hernias
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lactose Intolerance
- Stomachaches
- Ulcers
- Upper GI (Video)
Genetic, Chromosomal, & Metabolic Conditions
- Albinism
- Dwarfism
- Hemophilia
- Marfan Syndrome
- Muscular Dystrophy
- The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Disease Definitions
- Turner Syndrome
- What Is Hypoglycemia?
- von Willebrand Disease
Growth, Hormones & Diabetes
- Can Diabetes Be Prevented?
- Diabetes Center
- Diabetes: Erika's Story
- Dwarfism
- Growth Problems
- My Friend Has Diabetes. How Can I Help?
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Disease Definitions
- Type 1 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
- Type 1 Diabetes: What Is It?
- Type 2 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
- Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
Heart & Cardiovascular System
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- EKG (Video)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Ventricular Septal Defect
Kidneys & Urinary System
Learning Disorders
Lungs & Respiratory System
Mouth & Teeth
- Braces: Rachel's Story
- Canker Sores
- Gum Disease
- TMJ Disorders
- What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
- What Causes Bad Breath?
Overweight and Obesity
- About Overweight and Obesity
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
- Exercise Log
- Healthy Weight: Your Personal Plan
- How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
- Weight Loss Surgery
- What Can I Do About Overeating?
- What Is Cholesterol?
- When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
- Why Exercise Is Wise
Sexual Health & Reproductive System
- Coping With Common Period Problems
- Delayed Puberty
- Endometriosis
- Female Athlete Triad
- How Do People Get AIDS?
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Testicular Injuries
- Turner Syndrome
- Varicocele
Sight, Speech & Hearing
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Hearing Impairment
- Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
- Speech Problems
- Visual Impairment
Skin, Hair & Nails
- Alopecia: Kayla's Story
- Athlete's Foot
- Bruises
- Can Acne Scars Be Removed?
- Can I Prevent Acne?
- Hair Loss
- Ingrown Toenails
- Jock Itch
- Myths About Acne
- Ringworm
- Vitiligo
- Why Do I Get Acne?
Personal Stories
- Allergies: Gillian's Story
- Alopecia: Kayla's Story
- Anxiety: Rachel's Story
- Asthma: Samantha's Story
- Braces: Rachel's Story
- Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
- Diabetes: Erika's Story
- Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
- Scoliosis: Samantha's Story
- Then and Now: Shanon's Cancer Story
Body Basics Library
- About the Body Basics Library
- Blood
- Bones, Muscles, and Joints
- Brain and Nervous System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Eyes
- Female Reproductive System
- Heart and Circulatory System
- Immune System
- Kidneys and Urinary Tract
- Lungs and Respiratory System
- Male Reproductive System
- Metabolism
- Mouth and Teeth
- Skin, Hair, and Nails
- Spleen and Lymphatic System