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• Getting Health Visits in Your Preferred Language for Parents

  
  

  Making sure you and your child’s doctor understand each other is key to a helpful health care visit. If English isn’t your first or preferred language, here's how to do that.

• Eyes for Parents

  
  

  The eyes are small compared with most of the body's other organs, but their structure is incredibly complex. Learn more about eyes, vision, and common problems with both.

• Eyes for Teens

  
  

  Although your eyes are small, their structure is incredibly complex. Find out how they work in this body basics article.

• ECG (Electrocardiogram) for Parents

  
  

  Is your child scheduled to have an ECG? Find out how this test is performed and when you can expect the results.

• Your Nose for Kids

  
  

  Your nose helps you breathe, smell, and taste. Find out how in this article for kids.

• Your Brain & Nervous System for Kids

  
  

  Your brain is the boss of your body and runs the whole show. Learn more in this article for kids.

• Central Nervous System: The Brain and Spinal Cord for Parents

  
  

  The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. Find out how they work together to control everything we do.

• Seizures for Parents

  
  

  Seizures are caused by a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. Find out what you need to know about seizures and what to do if your child has one.

• Brain and Nervous System for Teens

  
  

  If the brain is a central computer that controls all the functions of the body, then the nervous system is like a network that relays messages back and forth to different parts of the body. Find out how they work in this Body Basics article.

• Health Care Providers: Radiologists for Parents

  
  

  A radiologist is a doctor who views, analyzes, and interprets medical images. They consult with the patient’s primary doctor or specialist doctor about their findings.