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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Lymphatic System for Parents
The lymphatic system is an extensive drainage network that helps keep bodily fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections.
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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.
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Concussions: Prevention Tips for Teens
It’s important to try to prevent concussions since they can cause long lasting, serious effects on the brain.
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Choosing Safe Toys for School-Age Kids for Parents
Is your 10-year-old crying for a pellet gun? How about that used scooter? For help figuring out what toys are safe and appropriate for older kids, read these tips.
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Greenstick Fractures for Teens
A greenstick fracture is a type of broken bone. The bone cracks on one side only, not all the way through the bone.
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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.