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  • What Does Epistaxis Mean? for Kids


    Epistaxis is usually no big deal — it's just the medical word for a bloody nose.

  • What's Petroleum Jelly? for Kids


    Don't put this jelly on your sandwich.

  • What's a Nasal Cavity? for Kids


    The nasal cavity is the inside of your nose.

  • Thrombocytopenia for Teens


    Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.

  • Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma for Parents


    A juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a growth in the area behind the nose. They're benign but can damage nerves and bones and block ear and sinus drainage. Almost all JNAs are in teenage boys.

  • Aplastic Anemia for Parents


    Aplastic anemia happens when the body can't make enough blood cells. A person can develop anemia, infections, and bleeding. Treatments can help with most kinds of aplastic anemia.

  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) for Teens


    High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is more common in adults, but it can happen at any age. Learn what it is and how to treat it.

  • Leukemia for Parents


    Leukemia refers to cancers of the white blood cells. With the proper treatment, the outlook for kids with leukemia is quite good.

  • Your Child's Habits for Parents


    Nail biting, hair twirling, thumb sucking, and nose picking - these childhood habits are common. Here's how to deal with them.

  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) for Parents


    When someone has hypertension (high blood pressure), the heart has to pump harder and the arteries are under more strain as they carry blood.