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• Female Athlete Triad for Teens

  
  

  Female athlete triad is a combination of three conditions: disordered eating, amenorrhea (loss of a girl's period), and osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones).

• Fiber for Teens

  
  

  Some of the best and most delicious foods have loads of fiber. Find out how to get your fill of fiber!

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) for Teens

  
  

  High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is more common in adults, but it can happen at any age. Learn what it is and how to treat it.

• What Is Methamphetamine (Meth)? for Parents

  
  

  Methamphetamines are dangerous stimulants that speed up a person's heart rate and bodily functions. When used in large doses, meth can kill.

• Lactose Intolerance for Kids

  
  

  Kids with lactose intolerance have trouble digesting a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy foods. But by making smart choices, they can eat delicious foods without feeling sick.

• Weight Loss Medicines for Parents

  
  

  Doctors may recommend weight loss medicines for some kids and teens who can't lose weight through diet and exercise. Learn more.

• Compulsive Exercise for Parents

  
  

  Even though exercise has many positive benefits, too much can be harmful. Teens who exercise compulsively are at risk for both physical and psychological problems.

• Eating Disorders for Teens

  
  

  Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as attitudes and feelings about food and their body. This article for teens describes how different eating disorders impact a person's health and emotions.

• Sports Physicals for Teens

  
  

  Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That's why it's important to get a sports physical.

• What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Parents

  
  

  Learning what you can about type 2 diabetes will let you help your child manage and live with the disease. Here are the basics.