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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Teens
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disease for doctors to diagnose — and even fully understand. Find out more about this often misunderstood condition.
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Does the HPV Vaccine Cause Paralysis? for Teens
The exact cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome is unknown, but it can be brought on by infections and occasionally by vaccines. But no connection has been found between GBS and the HPV vaccine.
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Managing Blood Sugars When You Have Type 1 Diabetes for Teens
People who have diabetes may hear or read a lot about controlling, or managing, the condition. But what is diabetes control and why is it so important?
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The Flu for Teens
Every flu season, millions of people across the United States come down with the flu. Get the facts on the flu, including how to avoid it.
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Safety Tips: Skateboarding for Teens
Skateboarding is undeniably cool, but it's also easy to get hurt. Keep it safe while skateboarding with these safety tips.
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Why Do I Fight With My Parents So Much? for Teens
Part of being a teen is developing your own identity -one that is separate from the identities of your parents. Read about why you and your parents seem to be constantly at odds.
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Spinal Fusion Surgery for Teens
A spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that's done to stabilize or straighten the bones in the back. It can help some teens with scoliosis.
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What's It Like to Have Surgery? for Teens
Knowing what to expect with surgery before you get to the hospital can make you less anxious about your surgical experience - and less stress helps a person recover faster.
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Broken Bones for Teens
Bones are tough stuff — but even tough stuff can break. Find out what happens when a bone fractures.
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Metabolism for Teens
Your body gets the energy it needs from food through a process called metabolism. Get all the facts on metabolism in this article.