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  • What Is the Glycemic Index? for Kids


    The body breaks down most carbohydrates from the foods we eat and changes them to a type of sugar called glucose. The glycemic index is a way of measuring how fast this happens and how a food affects blood glucose levels.

  • What's a Nasal Cavity? for Kids


    The nasal cavity is the inside of your nose.

  • What's a Whitehead? for Kids


    People with acne may have different types of bumps on their skin.

  • What's a Spinal Tap? for Kids


    A spinal tap is an important test for diagnosing illnesses, such as meningitis.

  • What's a Tympanogram? for Kids


    Tympanic membrane is the fancy name for eardrum, so when a doctor wants to find out how your eardrum is working, they may get a tympanogram.

  • What Are Disinfectants? for Kids


    Disinfectants are germ busters!

  • What Is Hyperglycemia? for Kids


    Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hyperglycemia occurs when the levels get too high.

  • What Is Hypoglycemia? for Kids


    Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia occurs when the levels get too low.

  • What Is Cerumen? for Kids


    This word means wax.

  • What Is Neuropathy? for Kids


    Neuropathy is the medical word for disease of the nervous system.

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