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  • Mpox (Monkeypox) for Parents


    Cases of mpox have been reported in areas that don't usually see infections with the virus. Here are the basics on it.

  • Disasters: How Families Can Help for Parents


    When disasters strike, it's natural for people to want to help. Here are some ways to do that.

  • COVID-19: Getting Tested for Parents


    As coronavirus spreads in communities, parents might wonder if their family should get tested. Here's how health care providers test for it.

  • Vitiligo for Teens


    Vitiligo is a loss of skin pigment that causes white spots or patches to appear on the skin. It's not medically dangerous, but it can affect a person's appearance. Find out more.

  • Vitiligo for Parents


    While vitiligo might make kids self-conscious, this skin condition is not medically dangerous. Kids with vitiligo are as healthy as other kids.

  • Tay-Sachs Disease for Parents


    A baby with Tay-Sachs disease is born without an important enzyme, so fatty proteins build up in the brain, hurting the baby's sight, hearing, movement, and mental development.

  • Nervous System for Parents


    The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of nerves. It's job is to send messages back and forth between the brain and the body.

  • Club Wrap for Teens


    This recipe is especially for teens with diabetes, but it can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.

  • Your Child's Changing Voice for Parents


    Along with obvious changes in physical appearance that come with puberty, your child’s voice will start sounding a whole lot different too.

  • Body Mass Index (BMI) for Parents


    Doctors use body mass index (BMI) measurements to assess a child's physical growth in relation to other kids the same age. Here's how to calculate BMI and understand what the numbers mean.