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  • Should I Gain Weight? for Teens


    Some teens think that they're too skinny, and wonder if they should do something about it. It’s normal to gain weight during the teen years, but trying to put on extra pounds may not be the way to go.

  • Failure to Thrive for Parents


    Most kids grow well but some have ”failure to thrive.” This means they don't gain weight as expected and may not grow as tall as they should.

  • Growth Charts for Parents


    Doctors use growth charts to figure out whether kids' height and weight measurements are "normal" and whether they're developing on track. Here are some facts about growth charts.

  • When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem for Teens


    A couple of pounds of extra body fat are not a health risk for most people. But when people are severely overweight, it can cause health problems.

  • The Deal With Diets for Teens


    With all the focus on dieting, how do you figure out what's healthy and what isn't? Read this article to get the basics on dieting.

  • A to Z: Failure to Thrive for Parents


    Failure to thrive refers to a child's inability to gain weight and grow as expected for kids of the same age and gender. Most diagnoses are made in the first few years of life.

  • A to Z: Anorexia Nervosa for Parents


    Learn about anorexia nervosa, a type of eating disorder.

  • Can Masturbation Stunt My Growth? for Teens


    Masturbation won’t stunt growth (keep a person from from getting taller) or cause any health problems. Find out more.

  • Can a Person Get Mono More Than Once? for Teens


    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • What Can I Do About Sweating? for Teens


    Find out what the experts have to say.