TeensHealth

1Endocrine System
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.

2Thyroid Disease
The thyroid gland manufactures the hormones that help control metabolism and growth. So if your thyroid isn't operating properly, you can have problems in other parts of your body.

3Definition: Pediatric Endocrinologist
A pediatric endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with diseases of the endocrine system, such as diabetes and growth disorders.

4Growth Problems
In most cases, teens who are small are just physically maturing a bit more slowly than their friends. Occasionally, though, there's a medical reason why some kids and teens stop growing. Find out about growth problems and how doctors can help.

5Metabolism
Your body gets the energy it needs from food through a process called metabolism. Get all the facts on metabolism in this article.

6El sistema endocrino
Tu cuerpo produce sus propias sustancias químicas y las sutiliza para controlar determinadas funciones, y el principal sistema que coordina esas sustancias se denomina sistema endocrino.

7Video: What Happens in Diabetes?
Video: What Happens in Diabetes?

8How Can I Speed Up My Metabolism?
Find out what the experts have to say.

9What Can I Do About My High Metabolism?
Find out what the experts have to say.

10Your Body
From growing up to getting braces, popping pimples to catching some ZZZs, this section gives you the basics on your changing body - from head to toe.