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Using Household Chemicals During Pregnancy for Parents
Using some household chemicals may have no effect during pregnancy, while others in high doses could be harmful.
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Burns for Parents
Burns, especially scalds from hot water and liquids, are some of the most common childhood accidents. Minor burns often can be safely treated at home, but more serious burns require medical care.
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Definition: Hormones for Teens
Hormones are chemical substances that act like messenger molecules in the body.
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Definition: Hormones for Parents
Hormones are chemical substances that act like messenger molecules in the body.
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What Are Ketones? for Kids
When fat is broken down, chemicals called ketones are made.
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Metabolism for Parents
Brush up on metabolism, the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy, in this article.
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What Is Hydrogen Peroxide? for Kids
Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical that can clean your cuts and scrapes.
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Allergies for Teens
Your eyes itch, your nose is running, you're sneezing, and you're covered in hives. The enemy known as allergies has struck again.
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Metabolism for Teens
Your body gets the energy it needs from food through a process called metabolism. Get all the facts on metabolism in this article.
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Pregnancy Precautions for Parents
There can be a lot of questions about what's safe during pregnancy. Find out what's OK and what you should avoid before your baby is born.