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  • Definition: Fats for Parents


    The body uses fat as a fuel source, and fat is the major storage form of energy in the body.

  • Imperforate Anus for Parents


    In an imperforate anus, the anal sphincter (a group of muscles in the anus that controls the release of poop) usually forms in the right place but without the normal opening.

  • Blisters, Calluses, and Corns for Teens


    Blisters, calluses, and corns can be uncomfortable, but they're also pretty common and easy to prevent. Find out what to do in this article for teens.

  • Sports and Exercise Safety for Teens


    Playing hard doesn't have to mean getting hurt. The best way to ensure a long and injury-free athletic career is to play it safe from the start. Find out how.

  • Skin, Hair, and Nails for Teens


    Our skin protects the network of tissues, muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and everything else inside our bodies. Hair and nails are actually modified types of skin.

  • How Broken Bones Heal for Parents


    Broken bones have an amazing ability to heal, especially in kids. Full healing can take time, but new bone usually forms a few weeks after an injury.

  • Gum Disease for Teens


    Gum disease doesn't just happen to people your grandparents' age - it can happen to teens too. Get the details here.

  • A to Z: Keloids for Parents


    Learn about complications of wound healing and conditions that affect the skin.

  • A to Z: Pilonidal Cyst for Parents


    Learn more about skin infections, cysts, and abscesses.

  • A to Z: Abscess for Parents


    An abscess is a collection of pus that forms as part of the body's response to an infection.