From asthma to ulcers, this section is loaded with articles about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Look here for health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.

Medical Tests and Procedures

5 Tips for Surviving Shots
Blood Test (Video)
CAT Scan (Video)
Cardiac Catheterization
EKG (Video)
Finding Low-Cost Medical Care
IV (Video)
Is It Normal to Feel Sick During a Blood Draw?
MRI (Video)
Spirometry (Video)
Strep Test (Video)
Upper GI (Video)
Urine Test (Video)
X-Ray (Video)

Allergies, Asthma & the Immune System

Blood Disorders

Anemia
Blood Test (Video)
Blood Types
Donating Blood
Hemophilia
My Friend Has Sickle Cell Disease. How Can I Help?
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle Cell Disease: Mike's Story (Video)
Sickle Cell Disease: Theresa's Story (Video)
Transitioning Your Medical Care: Sickle Cell Disease
von Willebrand Disease

Bones, Muscles & Joints

Achilles Tendonitis
Ankle Sprains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Blount Disease
Broken Bones
Bursitis
Casts and Splints
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Clavicle Fracture
Costochondritis
Female Athlete Triad
Fibromyalgia
Groin Strain
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Hamstring Strain
Hip Pointer
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Knee Injury: Caroline's Story
Kyphosis
Lupus
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tears
Muscular Dystrophy
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osteomyelitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Proximal Biceps Tendonitis
Quadriceps Contusion
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Scoliosis
Scoliosis: Personal Stories (Video)
Scoliosis: Samantha's Story
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Steven's Story (Video)
Strains and Sprains
Stress Fractures
What Causes Muscle Twitches?
What to Expect When Your Cast Comes Off

Brain & Nervous System

Bell's Palsy
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
Concussions
Epilepsy
Fainting
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Headaches
I Get Seizures But Tests Show I'm OK. What's Going On?
Lyme Disease
Migraine Headaches
Tics
Tourette Syndrome
What's My Lyme Disease Risk?
Why Do People Get Depressed?

Cancer & Tumors

Can I Have Children After Cancer Treatments?
Cancer Basics
Cancer Center
Chemotherapy
Dealing With Cancer
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Melanoma
My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help?
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Radiation Therapy
Steroids and Cancer Treatment
Types of Cancer Teens Get
When Cancer Keeps You Home

Digestive System

Celiac Disease
Cholera
Constipation
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
Cystic Fibrosis: Sample Menu
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hernias
I'm Lactose Intolerant and Got a Burning Pain After Drinking Milk. What Should I Do?
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Stomachaches
Tapeworm
Ulcers
Upper GI (Video)

Genetic, Chromosomal, & Metabolic Conditions

Albinism
Dwarfism
Hemophilia
Klinefelter Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy
The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Disease Definitions
Turner Syndrome
What Is Hypoglycemia?
von Willebrand Disease

Growth, Hormones & Diabetes

Can Diabetes Be Prevented?
Diabetes Center
Diabetes: DJ's Story (Video)
Diabetes: Erika's Story
Diabetes: Marco's Story (Video)
Dwarfism
Growth Problems
My Friend Has Diabetes. How Can I Help?
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Disease Definitions
Type 1 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
Type 1 Diabetes: What Is It?
Type 2 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?

Heart & Cardiovascular System

Arrhythmias
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiac Catheterization
Coarctation of the Aorta
EKG (Video)
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Ventricular Septal Defect

Kidneys & Urinary System

Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)
Kidney Disease
Kidney Transplant
Urinary Tract Infections

Learning Disorders

ADHD
ADHD Medications
Autism
Is Karate Helpful for Kids With Autism?
Learning Disabilities
Understanding Dyslexia

Lungs & Respiratory System

Asthma
Bronchitis
Cystic Fibrosis
Tuberculosis
X-Ray (Video)

Mouth & Teeth

Braces: Rachel's Story
Canker Sores
Gum Disease
Peritonsillar Abscess
TMJ Disorders
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
What Causes Bad Breath?

Overweight and Obesity

About Overweight and Obesity
Acanthosis Nigricans
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
Emotional Eating
Exercise Log
Food Journal
Go, Slow, and Whoa! A Quick Guide to Healthy Eating
Healthy Weight: Your Personal Plan
How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Is the Alli Diet Pill Right for Me?
It Looks Like There's Dirt on My Skin That Won't Wash Off. What's Going On?
Losing Weight: Brandon's Story (Video)
Managing Your Weight
Metabolic Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Therapy and Weight Management
Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
Weight Loss Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery: Stacie's Story (Video)
Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)
What Can I Do About Overeating?
What Is Cholesterol?
When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
Why Exercise Is Wise
Will My Monthly Cycle Go Back to Normal With PCOS Treatment?

Sexual Health & Reproductive System

Can Getting the HPV Vaccine Help If I Already Have Genital Warts?
Coping With Common Period Problems
Delayed Puberty
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
Endometriosis
Female Athlete Triad
How Do People Get AIDS?
Klinefelter Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Testicular Injuries
Testicular Torsion
Turner Syndrome
Varicocele

Sight, Speech & Hearing

Cleft Lip and Palate
Corneal Abrasions
Earbuds
Hearing Aids
Hearing Impairment
Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
Is it OK to Turn Up the Volume if You Only Use One Earbud?
Perforated Eardrum
Speech Problems
Styes
Visual Impairment

Skin, Hair & Nails

Personal Stories

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Endocrine System
Eyes
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Immune System
Kidneys and Urinary Tract
Lungs and Respiratory System
Male Reproductive System
Metabolism
Mouth and Teeth
Skin, Hair, and Nails
Spleen and Lymphatic System

Teens