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  • Hives for Kids


    Hives are red, itchy blotches that can happen for different reasons. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Enzymes for Parents


    Enzymes speed up chemical reactions in our bodies. They’re essential to digestion, blood clotting, and growth, and do many other important things.

  • Fighting Germs for Teens


    Germs are tiny organisms that can cause disease, and they're so small that they can creep into your system without you noticing. Find out how to protect yourself.

  • Inflammation for Parents


    Inflammation is one way the body reacts to infection, injury, or other medical conditions. Many things can cause it.

  • Secondhand Smoke for Teens


    Breathing in someone else's secondhand smoke is bad for you. Find out what you can do about it.

  • ADHD Medicines for Teens


    Medicine doesn’t cure ADHD. But it does help boost a person's ability to pay attention, slow down, and have more self-control. This article for teens has details on how ADHD medicines help.

  • What You Need to Know About Drugs for Kids


    Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's body works. Some drugs help you feel better, but drugs also can harm you. Learn more in this article for kids.

  • Preventing Poisoning for Parents


    From fertilizer to antifreeze and medicines to makeup, poisonous items are throughout our homes. Here's how to protect your kids.

  • Vaping: What You Need to Know for Teens


    E-cigarettes (or “vape pens”) heat a liquid until it becomes a vapor that's inhaled. Vape juice can contain nicotine or marijuana distillate or oil. Here are the facts on vaping and its many health risks.

  • Kidney Disease for Teens


    Sometimes, the kidneys can't do their job properly. In teens, kidney disease is usually due to infections, structural issues, glomerulonephritis, or nephrotic syndrome.