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  • Why Do Eyes Water? for Kids


    What does it mean when your eyes water? It's not the same as crying - or is it?

  • Salvia for Teens


    There are many types of salvia plants. One, salvia divinorum, has a substance that can cause psychedelic experiences. Learn more about salvia in this article for teens.

  • A to Z: Lymphadenitis for Parents


    Learn about bacterial infections and problems of the lymphatic system.

  • A to Z: Graft Versus Host Disease for Parents


    When a person receives a stem cell transplant, this treatable complication can make it tougher for the immune system to heal.

  • Definition: Autoimmunity for Parents


    Sometimes the immune system makes a mistake and attacks the body's own tissues or organs. This is called autoimmunity.

  • X-Ray Exam: Chest for Parents


    A chest X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to take a picture of a person's chest, including the heart, lungs, diaphragm, lymph nodes, upper spine, ribs, collarbone, and breastbone.

  • Health Care Providers: Gastroenterologists for Parents


    A gastroenterologist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases and conditions that affect the stomach and intestines.

  • What Happens to Swallowed Gum? for Kids


    Gulp. You accidentally swallowed your gum. Will it really stay in your stomach for years?

  • X-Ray Exam: Abdomen for Parents


    An abdominal X-ray can help find the cause of problems such as pain, kidney stones, intestinal blockage, a hole in the intestine, or an abdominal mass such as a tumor.

  • X-Ray Exam: Neck for Parents


    A neck X-ray can help doctors diagnose many conditions, including stridor, croup, hoarseness due to swelling in or near the airways, and problems with tonsils and adenoids.