KidsHealth

1What Kids Say About: Going Back to School
See what kids had to say about going back to school.

2Going Back to School
There's a lot of "new" in the first day of school. New teachers, new friends, new shoes, new notebooks, and sometimes, a new school. Find out more about going back to school in this article for kids.

3Back Problem: Kyphosis
Your spine, or backbone, curves slightly forward as it runs up your back. For someone with kyphosis, the spine is curved too much, causing discomfort or trouble breathing.

4Backpacks
A backpack is an essential item for a kid in school, but research shows that they can cause injuries. Find out how to prevent your backpack from becoming a real pain.

5Help! It's Hair Loss!
Every day, you lose about 50 to 100 hairs. But when someone has hair loss, the hairs may not grow back.

6Word! Spinal Tap
A spinal tap is an important test for diagnosing illnesses, such as meningitis.

7Scoliosis
The word scoliosis means a curve in the spine. You may know someone with scoliosis - read our article for kids to find out more.

8Bipolar Disorder
Someone who has bipolar disorder goes back and forth between feeling full of energy and ideas to feeling very low. Read more about it in this article for kids.

9La vuelta a la escuela
Algunos niños se sienten nerviosos o algo atemorizados el primer día de escuela por todas las cosas nuevas: maestros nuevos, amigos nuevos y, tal vez, incluso una escuela nueva. Por suerte, estas nuevas "preocupaciones" duran un corto tiempo.

10Your Brain & Nervous System
Your brain is the boss of your body and runs the whole show. Learn more in this article for kids.