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  • 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.

  • Fetal Abdominal Cyst for Parents


    A fetal abdominal cyst is a bubble of fluid in a balloon-like bag in the belly of an unborn baby.

  • What's a Fart? for Kids


    All people fart sometimes, whether they live in France, the Fiji islands, or Fresno, California! Learn more about what gives gas its sass in our article for kids about farts.

  • Bones, Muscles, and Joints for Teens


    Our bones, muscles, and joints form our musculoskeletal system and enable us to do everyday physical activities.

  • Bones, Muscles, and Joints for Parents


    Without bones, muscles, and joints, we couldn't stand, walk, run, or even sit. The musculoskeletal system supports our bodies, protects our organs from injury, and enables movement.

  • Your Endocrine System for Kids


    The endocrine system produces hormones, which are needed for proper body function and growth. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Endocrine System for Teens


    The endocrine system influences almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies. It is instrumental in regulating mood, growth and development, metabolism, and sexual function, among other things.

  • A to Z: Gastroparesis for Parents


    Learn more about this problem of the stomach and digestive tract.

  • A to Z: Jaundice for Parents


    Learn about jaundice, when the skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow due to excess bilirubin in the blood.

  • Blood for Teens


    Find out about the mysterious, life-sustaining fluid called blood.