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  • Your Skin for Kids


    No matter how you think of it, your skin is very important. It covers and protects everything inside your body.

  • Gliomas for Parents


    A glioma is a type of brain tumor that starts in glial cells, which support the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord. Doctors treat most gliomas with surgery alone or combinations of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

  • How the Body Works (Topic Center) for Kids


    The human body is an amazing machine. Learn more about it through movies, quizzes, articles, and more.

  • Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD) for Parents


    Some kids have hearing loss due to auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD), a problem in the transmission of sound from the inner ear to the brain.

  • What Is a Coma? for Kids


    A coma can be difficult to understand, especially because it may look like the person is just sleeping. Find out what a coma is and how people recover from them.

  • Your Endocrine System for Kids


    The endocrine system produces hormones, which are needed for proper body function and growth. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • What's Hearing Loss? for Kids


    Hearing loss happens when there is a problem with the ear, nerves connected to the ear, or the part of the brain that controls hearing. Someone who has hearing loss may be able to hear some sounds or nothing at all. To learn more, read this article for kids.

  • Rabies for Parents


    Rabies is a serious infection of the nervous system that is caused by a virus. Rabies is usually transmitted by a bite from an infected animal.

  • VP Shunts for Parents


    A VP shunt is a small plastic tube that helps drain extra cerebrospinal fluid from the brain. Most VP shunts are placed to treat hydrocephalus.

  • Vomiting for Parents


    Most vomiting is caused by gastroenteritis, and usually isn't serious. These home-care tips can help prevent dehydration.