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  • What Is Meningitis? for Kids


    The meninges cover and protect the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis happens when the meninges swell or get irritated.

  • What's a Spinal Tap? for Kids


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

  • 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.

  • Brain & Nervous System for Kids


    What things can happen when there's a problem with the brain or nervous system? Find out in this subsection just for kids!

  • M for Kids


    Check out the medical and health terms that start with M.

  • Health Problems for Kids


    Even kids can have health problems. Some problems are serious — and some are not so serious. You can get all the info you need about health problems like cancer, asthma, muscular dystrophy, and more.

  • General Q&A for Kids


    Kids have lots of questions. We have lots of answers here.

  • Questions & Answers for Kids


    What's earwax? Why do I have a belly button? What's a burp? You asked and we answered! Check out the answers to loads of health questions.

  • Kids' Medical Dictionary for Kids


    Symptoms, inhaler, tonsillectomy — what do all those medical words mean? Check out our easy-to-read definitions.