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Weight Loss Surgery for Teens
Weight loss surgery works. But it's serious stuff, both physically and emotionally. Find out about two weight loss surgery options for teens.
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery for Teens
There are several different types of weight loss surgeries. One type is gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy. Find out what's involved and who gets it in this article for teens.
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How Can I Get Rid of Extra Skin After Weight Loss? for Teens
There's no fast way to get rid of extra skin after weight loss. To keep seeing improvement, give it more time.
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Eardrum Injuries for Teens
Perforated eardrums can really hurt. And if you can't hear as well as usual, they can be scary. The good news is, most people who have them get all their hearing back eventually.
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Visual Impairment for Teens
When one or more parts of the eye or brain that are needed to process images become diseased or damaged, severe or total loss of vision can occur. Read all about visual impairment.
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Plastic Surgery for Teens
Lots of images may come to mind when you think of plastic surgery. This special type of surgery involves a person's appearance and ability to function.
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Managing Your Weight (Topic Center) for Teens
Has your doctor told you to lose weight? Get ideas on food, fitness, and staying motivated. We've also got weight management tools and recipes designed just for teens.
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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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Adenoids and Adenoidectomy for Teens
Often, tonsils and adenoids are surgically removed at the same time. So, what are adenoids exactly?
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Ulcerative Colitis for Teens
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that happens only in the colon. It causes the inner lining of the colon to get red and swollen with sores called ulcers.