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.
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Medical Tests and Procedures
- 5 Tips for Surviving Shots
- Blood Test (Video)
- CAT Scan (Video)
- EKG (Video)
- Finding Low-Cost Medical Care
- IV (Video)
- MRI (Video)
- Spirometry (Video)
- Strep Test (Video)
- Upper GI (Video)
- Urine Test (Video)
- X-Ray (Video)
Allergies, Asthma & the Immune System
- Allergies
- Allergies: Gillian's Story
- Allergy Testing
- Asthma
- Asthma Center
- Asthma: Samantha's Story
- Celiac Disease
- Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
- Eczema
- Egg Allergy
- Food Allergies
- Food Allergies and Travel
- Hives (Urticaria)
- How Can I Deal With My Asthma?
- How to Avoid the ER if You Have Asthma
- 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
- Psoriasis
- Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
- Smoking and Asthma
- Spirometry (Video)
Blood Disorders
- Anemia
- Blood Test (Video)
- Blood Types
- Donating Blood
- Hemophilia
- My Friend Has Sickle Cell Disease. How Can I Help?
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Sickle Cell Disease: Mike's Story (Video)
- Sickle Cell Disease: Theresa's Story (Video)
- Transitioning Your Medical Care: Sickle Cell Disease
- von Willebrand Disease
Bones, Muscles & Joints
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Ankle Sprains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
- Blount Disease
- Broken Bones
- Bursitis
- Casts and Splints
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Clavicle Fracture
- Costochondritis
- Female Athlete Triad
- Groin Strain
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Hamstring Strain
- Hip Pointer
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Knee Injury: Caroline's Story
- Kyphosis
- Lupus
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
- Meniscus Tears
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteomyelitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Quadriceps Contusion
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Scoliosis: Samantha's Story
- Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
- Strains and Sprains
- Stress Fractures
- What Causes Muscle Twitches?
- What to Expect When Your Cast Comes Off
Brain & Nervous System
- Bell's Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
- Concussions
- Epilepsy
- Fainting
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Headaches
- I Get Seizures But Tests Show I'm OK. What's Going On?
- Lyme Disease
- Migraine Headaches
- Tics
- Tourette Syndrome
- What's My Lyme Disease Risk?
- Why Do People Get Depressed?
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 Lymphoma
- Radiation Therapy
- Steroids and Cancer Treatment
- Types of Cancer Teens Get
- When Cancer Keeps You Home
Digestive System
- Celiac Disease
- Cholera
- Constipation
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
- Cystic Fibrosis: Sample Menu
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hernias
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lactose Intolerance
- Stomachaches
- Tapeworm
- Ulcers
- Upper GI (Video)
Genetic, Chromosomal, & Metabolic Conditions
- Albinism
- Dwarfism
- Hemophilia
- Marfan Syndrome
- Metabolic 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: DJ's Story (Video)
- Diabetes: Erika's Story
- Diabetes: Marco's Story (Video)
- 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
- ADHD
- ADHD Medications
- Autism
- Is Karate Helpful for Kids With Autism?
- Learning Disabilities
- Understanding Dyslexia
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
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
- Emotional Eating
- Exercise Log
- Food Journal
- Healthy Weight: Your Personal Plan
- How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Is the Alli Diet Pill Right for Me?
- It Looks Like There's Dirt on My Skin That Won't Wash Off. What's Going On?
- Losing Weight: Brandon's Story
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery: Stacie's Story (Video)
- Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)
- What Can I Do About Overeating?
- What Is Cholesterol?
- When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
- Why Exercise Is Wise
- Will My Monthly Cycle Go Back to Normal With PCOS Treatment?
Sexual Health & Reproductive System
- Can Getting the HPV Vaccine Help If I Already Have Genital Warts?
- Coping With Common Period Problems
- Delayed Puberty
- Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
- Endometriosis
- Female Athlete Triad
- How Do People Get AIDS?
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Testicular Injuries
- Testicular Torsion
- Turner Syndrome
- Varicocele
Sight, Speech & Hearing
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Earbuds
- Hearing Aids
- Hearing Impairment
- Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
- Perforated Eardrum
- Speech Problems
- Visual Impairment
Skin, Hair & Nails
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Alopecia: Kayla's Story
- Athlete's Foot
- Blisters, Calluses, and Corns
- Bruises
- Can Acne Scars Be Removed?
- Can I Prevent Acne?
- Cuts, Scratches, and Scrapes
- Dandruff
- Hair Loss
- Hives (Urticaria)
- I Got Blisters From a Sunburn. What Should I Do?
- Ingrown Toenails
- Jock Itch
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Myths About Acne
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Psoriasis
- Ringworm
- Vitiligo
- What Can I Do About the Rough Skin on My Arms?
- Why Do I Get Acne?
- Wound Healing and Care
Personal Stories
- Allergies: Gillian's Story
- Alopecia: Kayla's Story
- Anxiety: Rachel's Story
- Asthma: Jordan's Story (Video)
- Asthma: Monica's Story (Video)
- Asthma: Samantha's Story
- Braces: Rachel's Story
- Cancer: DJ's Story (Video)
- Cancer: Jen's Story (Video)
- Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
- Diabetes: DJ's Story (Video)
- Diabetes: Erika's Story
- Diabetes: Marco's Story (Video)
- Healthy Eating: Mikayla's Story
- Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
- Knee Injury: Caroline's Story
- Scoliosis: Samantha's Story
- Sickle Cell Disease: Mike's Story (Video)
- Sickle Cell Disease: Theresa's Story (Video)
- Then and Now: Shanon's Cancer Story
- Weight Loss Surgery: Stacie's Story (Video)
Body Basics Library
- About the Body Basics Library
- Blood
- Bones, Muscles, and Joints
- Brain and Nervous System
- Digestive System
- Ears
- 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