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  • Boys and Puberty for Kids


    On the way to becoming a man, a boy's body will go through a lot of changes, including your body growing bigger, your voice changing, and hair sprouting everywhere. Find out more.

  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) for Teens


    Learn about juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a specific kind of arthritis that usually occurs in kids and teens younger than 17.

  • Your Changing Body: Answers for Boys With Autism for Kids


    As you get older, your body changes. This is called puberty. Here's what to expect.

  • Visual Impairment for Teens


    When one or more parts of the eye or brain that are needed to process images become diseased or damaged, severe or total loss of vision can occur. Read all about visual impairment.

  • How Broken Bones Heal for Kids


    Broken bones have an amazing ability to heal, especially in kids. Here's how.

  • Digestive System for Parents


    The digestive process starts even before the first bite of food. Find out more about the digestive system and how our bodies break down and absorb the food we eat.

  • Testicular Torsion for Teens


    This emergency condition happens when the spermatic cord gets twisted and cuts off blood supply, causing pain and swelling. Find out what to do in this article for teens.

  • First Aid: Chickenpox for Parents


    Chickenpox (varicella) has become less common in the U.S. due to the chickenpox vaccine, but it can easily spread from one person to another.

  • A to Z: Asthma, Attack for Parents


    Learn more about asthma attacks, when asthma symptoms suddenly become severe.

  • Folic Acid and Pregnancy for Parents


    One of the most important ways to help prevent serious birth defects is for moms to get enough folic acid every day - especially before conception and during early pregnancy.