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  • Tick Bites for Parents


    When a tick bites, the person won’t feel it happen. Always check your kids (and yourself) for ticks after spending time in the woods.

  • Cat Scratch Disease for Parents


    Cat scratch disease is an infection that causes swelling of the lymph nodes after a cat scratch or bite. Learn about signs and symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.

  • Mononucleosis (Mono) for Parents


    Mononucleosis (mono) is an infection that causes flu-like symptoms. It usually goes away on its own in a few weeks with the help of plenty of fluids and rest.

  • Tetanus for Parents


    Tetanus (also called lockjaw) is a preventable disease that affects the muscles and nerves, usually due to a contaminated wound.

  • Mouth and Teeth for Parents


    Our mouth and teeth play an important role in our daily lives. Here's a course on the basics - including common problems of the mouth and teeth.

  • Taking Care of Your Teeth for Teens


    There's a lot more to taking care of your teeth than breath mints and mouth sprays. Read this article to learn the facts on flossing, how to give plaque the brush-off, and much more.

  • Infections That Pets Can Spread for Parents


    Kids can benefit from the companionship, affection, and relationships they share with pets. But it's important to know how to protect your family from infections carried by pets and other animals.

  • Digestive System for Parents


    The digestive process starts even before the first bite of food. Find out more about the digestive system and how our bodies break down and absorb the food we eat.

  • Definition: Animal Dander for Teens


    All warm-blooded animals shed tiny flakes from their skin called dander.

  • Can a Person Get Mono More Than Once? for Teens


    Find out what the experts have to say.