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  • Summer Safety (Topic Center) for Teens


    Want to avoid summer hazards so you can focus on the fun? This center offers tips for teens.

  • Fitness and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old for Parents


    Kids who enjoy exercise tend to stay active throughout their lives. Learn how to encourage fitness in your teen.

  • Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa) for Parents


    Swimmer's ear is an infection of the ear canal caused by many types of bacteria or fungi. Find out how to prevent it.

  • Knee Injury: Caroline's Story for Teens


    Caroline loved sports. But when an ongoing knee injury kept her from playing the sports she loved, she discovered new interests. Read her story.

  • Why Exercise Is Wise for Kids


    Exercise can help keep a kid's body fit and healthy. Learn more about what exercise can do for you in this article for kids.

  • Well-Child Visit: 8 Years for Parents


    Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by the eighth year.

  • Well-Child Visit: 7 Years for Parents


    Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by the seventh year.

  • Jumper's Knee for Teens


    Jumper's knee is an overuse injury that happens when frequent jumping, running, and changing direction damages the patellar tendon.

  • Stretching for Teens


    You may have heard mixed things about stretching before working out. Here are the cold, hard facts on warming up, stretching, and cooling down.

  • E. Coli Infections: Diarrhea for Teens


    Undercooked burgers and unwashed produce are among the foods that can harbor E. coli bacteria and lead to infection and severe diarrhea. Here's how to protect yourself.