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Testicular Torsion for Parents
This emergency condition causes extreme genital pain and usually requires surgery to save a boy's testicle. If your son has groin pain, get him to a doctor right away.
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When Your Teen Is Having a Baby for Parents
If your daughter is pregnant and planning to have the baby, many changes await your family. How can you support her through the challenges to come?
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Testicular Torsion for Teens
This emergency condition happens when the spermatic cord gets twisted and cuts off blood supply, causing pain and swelling. Find out what to do in this article for teens.
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Klinefelter Syndrome for Parents
Boys with this condition have an extra "X" chromosome that prevents them from developing normally during puberty. But hormone treatments, counseling, and other therapies can help.
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Cancer (Topic Center) for Parents
This topic center has information and advice on treating and coping with cancer.
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Having a Healthy Pregnancy for Teens
Whether you feel confused, worried, scared, or excited, you'll want to know how your life will change, what you can do to have a healthy baby.
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Genetics for Parents
Genetics is the study of genes, which carry information that gets passed from one generation to the next.
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Rh Incompatibility During Pregnancy for Parents
If you just found out you're pregnant, one of the first tests you should expect is a blood-type test. This basic test determines your blood type and Rh factor, which may play an important role in your baby's health.
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Genes and Genetics for Teens
Genes play an important role in how we look and act, and even in whether we get sick. This article gives the lowdown on genes, genetic disorders, and new research into gene therapy.
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Teens Talk About Cutting for Teens
We get lots of comments about our cutting articles. Because many of our readers' suggestions and comments are so helpful, we decided to put a few on our site.