KidsHealth

1Chronic Kidney Diseases
Kidneys are about the size of your fist and shaped like beans. What happens when this important pair of organs doesn't work well? Find out in this article for kids.

2Hepatitis
It's sneaky, it's silent, and it can permanently harm your liver. Read this article for more information on hepatitis.

3Word! Chronic
This word refers to an illness that a person has for a long time or an illness that goes away and keeps coming back.

4Skin Problem: Psoriasis
Psoriasis causes red, flaky skin. Find out more about this chronic skin condition.

5Eek! It's Eczema!
Everybody has dry skin once in a while, but eczema is more than just that. If your skin is dry, itchy, red, sore, and scaly, you may have eczema. Learn more about this uncomfortable condition and what you can to do stop itching!

6What's the Deal With Dialysis?
Have you ever heard the word dialysis and wondered what it was? Find out in this article just for kids.

7Spina Bifida
Inside your spine is the spinal cord, which is like a closed tube made up of nerves. Spina bifida can occur when there is an opening in the cord.

8Kids' Health Problems
Even kids can have health problems. Some problems are serious - and some are not so serious. You can get all the info you need about health problems like cancer, asthma, muscular dystrophy, and more.

9Growth Disorders
Everyone grows and matures differently. Usually, this is totally normal. A growth disorder, however, means that a kid has abnormal growth - for example, growing a lot slower or a lot faster than other kids the same age.

10Crónico
Esta palabra hace referencia a una enfermedad que alguien tiene durante un tiempo prolongado o a una enfermedad que aparece y desaparece continuamente.