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• Your Child's Vaccines: Meningococcal Vaccines for Parents

  
  

  Find out when and why your child needs to get this vaccine.

• Physical Therapy for Teens

  
  

  Physical therapy helps people get back to full strength and movement - and manage pain - in key parts of the body after an illness or injury.

• What Is Marijuana? for Parents

  
  

  Many teens and young adults use marijuana in some form. Understand its risks so you can help your kids make good decisions.

• How to Handle an Earache for Parents

  
  

  Here's what to do if your child complains of ear pain.

• Ankle Sprains for Teens

  
  

  A sprained ankle is a very common injury that happens when the ligaments that support the ankle get overly stretched or torn. Find out how to avoid ankle sprains and what to do if you get one.

• Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Teens

  
  

  Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.

• What You Need to Know in an Emergency for Parents

  
  

  In an emergency, it's hard to think clearly about your kids' health information. Here's what important medical information you should have handy, just in case.

• Health Care Providers: Pulmonologists for Parents

  
  

  A pulmonologist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, prevents, and treats lung and airway problems. Many are also trained in critical care medicine.

• Understanding Medicines and What They Do for Teens

  
  

  Medicines can cure, stop, or prevent disease; ease symptoms; or help in the diagnosis of illnesses. This article describes different types of medications and offers tips on taking them.

• Crohn's Disease for Teens

  
  

  Crohn's disease is a condition that causes parts of the intestine (bowel) to get red and swollen. It can be challenging to deal with, but many teens find that they're able to feel well and have few symptoms for long periods of time.