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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.
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Metabolic Syndrome for Teens
Metabolic syndrome is a signal that someone could be on the road to serious health problems. Find out more in this article for teens.
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Blood Test: Basic Metabolic Panel for Teens
A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a group of blood tests that provide doctors with clues about how the body is working. Find out why doctors do this and what's involved for teens.
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Endocrine System for Teens
The endocrine system influences almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies. It is instrumental in regulating mood, growth and development, metabolism, and sexual function, among other things.
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Brain and Nervous System for Teens
If the brain is a central computer that controls all the functions of the body, then the nervous system is like a network that relays messages back and forth to different parts of the body. Find out how they work in this Body Basics article.
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About the Body Basics Library for Teens
Did you ever wonder what all those complex body systems do? Use this medical library to find out about basic human anatomy, how it all functions, and what happens when things go wrong.
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Are Detox Diets Safe? for Teens
The name sounds reassuring - everyone knows that anything toxic is bad for you. But detox diets aren't good for teens. Find out why.
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Nutrition & Fitness (Topic Center) for Teens
This site for teens has information and advice on food, exercise, and sports.
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Managing Your Medical Care (Topic Center) for Teens
This page has advice on how to get involved in taking charge of your health and choosing the right health care providers.
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Diabetes (Topic Center) for Teens
This page has information and advice for teens about treating and living with diabetes.