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  • How Do Asthma Medicines Work? for Teens


    Two different types of medicines are used to treat asthma. Read about how they work, and why people might need to take them.

  • Nutrition & Fitness (Topic Center) for Teens


    This site for teens has information and advice on food, exercise, and sports.

  • Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation for Parents


    Side effects of cancer treatment can include flu-like symptoms, hair loss, and blood clotting problems. After treatment ends, most side effects go away.

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) for Parents


    Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) happens when the body makes too many immature white blood cells. Among kids with leukemia, 20% have this type. With treatment, most recover.

  • Eating Disorders for Teens


    Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as attitudes and feelings about food and their body. This article for teens describes how different eating disorders impact a person's health and emotions.

  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery for Teens


    There are several different types of weight loss surgeries. One type is gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy. Find out what's involved and who gets it in this article for teens.

  • Eating at Restaurants When You Have Diabetes for Teens


    Dining out is probably a part of your social scene. If you have diabetes, you can pretty much eat the same foods as your friends and family. You just have to keep track of what you eat and enjoy certain foods in moderation.

  • Helping Your Young Athlete With Type 1 Diabetes for Parents


    Kids with type 1 diabetes can play sports and exercise at the same level as other kids.

  • Iron-Deficiency Anemia for Parents


    Iron helps the body carry oxygen in the blood and plays a key role in brain and muscle function. Too little iron can lead to iron-deficiency anemia.

  • Insulin Resistance for Parents


    Insulin resistance happens when the body does not respond properly to insulin. It can can raise a child's risk for type 2 diabetes and other health problems.