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Your Child's Habits for Parents
Nail biting, hair twirling, thumb sucking, and nose picking - these childhood habits are common. Here's how to deal with them.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Teens
In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries produce higher than normal amounts of certain hormones, which can interfere with egg development and release. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat PCOS.
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How Can I Get Rid of Extra Skin After Weight Loss? for Teens
There's no fast way to get rid of extra skin after weight loss. To keep seeing improvement, give it more time.
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Lupus for Parents
Lupus is known as an autoimmune disease in which a person's immune system mistakenly works against the body's own tissues.
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Amanda's Hodgkin's Story for Kids
Amanda's life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. Find out more in this article for kids.
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What Is Cancer? for Kids
When kids get cancer, it can often be treated and cured. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Hair for Parents
Hair grows all over the human body except the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and lips.
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A to Z: Vitiligo for Parents
Vitiligo is a loss of skin pigment that causes white spots or patches to appear on the skin.
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Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) for Teens
Trichotillomania is a condition that gives people strong urges to pull out their hair. What causes it and how do people overcome it? Find out in this article for teens.
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Vitiligo for Teens
Vitiligo is a loss of skin pigment that causes white spots or patches to appear on the skin. It's not medically dangerous, but it can affect a person's appearance. Find out more.