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• Plastic Surgery for Teens

  
  

  Lots of images may come to mind when you think of plastic surgery. This special type of surgery involves a person's appearance and ability to function.

• Metabolic Syndrome for Parents

  
  

  Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that put kids at risk for heart disease and diabetes. With lifestyle changes, many kids improve their health and reduce their risk of disease.

• Metabolic Syndrome for Teens

  
  

  Metabolic syndrome is a signal that someone could be on the road to serious health problems. Find out more in this article for teens.

• Managing Your Weight (Topic Center) for Teens

  
  

  Has your doctor told you to lose weight? Get ideas on food, fitness, and staying motivated. We've also got weight management tools and recipes designed just for teens.

• A to Z: Hearing Loss, Conductive for Parents

  
  

  Learn about causes of hearing loss and conditions that can affect the outer ear and middle ear.

• Hearing Loss for Parents

  
  

  Kids who have hearing loss, or hearing impairment, have trouble hearing or understanding some or all sounds. It’s best to catch hearing problems right away, because treatment is more successful if it starts early.

• Going to the Audiologist for Kids

  
  

  When a kid has trouble hearing, an audiologist can help. That's a person specially trained to understand how hearing works and to help kids who don't hear normally.

• Eardrum Injuries for Parents

  
  

  A "popped" eardrum is more than just painful - it can sometimes lead to hearing loss. Learn about ruptured eardrums and how to prevent them.

• Pyloric Stenosis for Parents

  
  

  Pyloric stenosis can make a baby vomit forcefully and often. It can lead to serious problems like dehydration, and needs medical treatment right away.

• Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media) for Parents

  
  

  Ear infections are common among kids and, often, painful. Find out what causes them and how they're treated.