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  • Blood for Parents


    Here are the basics about the life-sustaining fluid called blood.

  • How the Body Works for Kids


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

  • Anemia for Parents


    Anemia happens when there aren't enough healthy red blood cells in the body. It can be caused by many things, including dietary problems, medical treatments, and inherited conditions.

  • Blood for Teens


    Find out about the mysterious, life-sustaining fluid called blood.

  • Marfan Syndrome for Parents


    Marfan syndrome affects the body's connective tissue and can cause problems in the eyes, joints, and heart. Even though the disease has no cure, doctors can successfully treat just about all of its symptoms.

  • Low Calcium in Babies (Hypocalcemia) for Parents


    Hypocalcemia is when the blood has too little calcium. It can be treated with calcium and vitamin D supplements.

  • A to Z: Dislocation, Hip for Parents


    A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A hip dislocation is an injury that occurs when the ball of the thighbone moves out of the socket of the hipbone.

  • Anemia for Teens


    Anemia is when the number of red blood cells in the body gets too low. Red blood cells carry hemoglobin (pronounced: HEE-muh-glow-bin), a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. Without enough of them, oxygen doesn't get to the body's organs. Without enough oxygen, the organs can't work normally.

  • A to Z: Patellar Dislocation for Parents


    Patellar dislocation happens when the patella (kneecap) slips out of its normal position.

  • Spina Bifida Occulta for Parents


    In spina bifida occulta, a baby is born with a gap in the spine's bones, but the spinal cord and its covering do not push through it.