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  • Back to School for Teens


    Dread it or love it, you gotta go to school. Looking for ways to make the first day a little less painful? Here are some tips.

  • Lungs and Respiratory System for Teens


    Each day you breathe about 20,000 times. Find out more about the lungs and breathing process.

  • Definition: Glycogen for Parents


    When the body doesn't need to use the glucose for energy, it stores it in the liver and muscles. This stored form of glucose is made up of many connected glucose molecules and is called glycogen.

  • A to Z: Mitochondrial Disorder for Parents


    Mitochondrial disorders affect the function of mitochondria, tiny structures within the body's cells that turn sugar and oxygen into the energy the cells need to do their jobs.

  • Definition: Glycogen for Teens


    When the body doesn't need to use the glucose for energy, it stores it in the liver and muscles. This stored form of glucose is made up of many connected glucose molecules and is called glycogen.

  • What Are Ketones? for Kids


    When fat is broken down, chemicals called ketones are made.

  • A to Z: Diabetic Ketoacidosis for Parents


    Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can be a life-threatening complication of uncontrolled diabetes.

  • Taming Tempers for Parents


    Controlling outbursts can be hard for kids - and helping them learn to do so is a tough job for their parents. But just about every child can improve with the right coaching.

  • Sports Medicine (Topic Center) for Teens


    This page has tips to prepare you for a new season, handle sports pressure, stay motivated, and avoid or heal from injuries.

  • 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.