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  • Medical Tests: What to Expect (Video) for Teens


    Need to get a blood test? An MRI? These videos show what happens in 10 of the most common medical tests.

  • Blood Test (Video) for Teens


    These videos show what's involved in getting a blood test and what it's like to be the person taking the blood sample.

  • Blood Transfusions for Teens


    Millions of people a year get blood transfusions in the United States. This article explains why people need them and who donates the blood used.

  • Blood in the Urine (Hematuria) for Teens


    Hematuria is pretty common, and most of the time it's not serious. Find out what causes blood in the urine and what to do about it.

  • Anemia for Teens


    Anemia is when the number of red blood cells in the body gets too low. Red blood cells carry hemoglobin (pronounced: HEE-muh-glow-bin), a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. Without enough of them, oxygen doesn't get to the body's organs. Without enough oxygen, the organs can't work normally.

  • What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Teens


    Teens with type 2 diabetes have to pay close attention to what they eat and do.

  • Could My Kids Be Born With Sickle Cell Disease Someday? for Teens


    The genes of both parents are involved for a child to be born with sickle cell disease. Learn all about it.

  • Kidney Disease for Teens


    Sometimes, the kidneys can't do their job properly. In teens, kidney disease is usually due to infections, structural issues, glomerulonephritis, or nephrotic syndrome.

  • HIV and AIDS for Teens


    There is no cure for AIDS, which is why prevention is so important. Get the facts on HIV/AIDS, as well as how it affects the body and is treated, in this article.

  • Getting Tested for STDs for Teens


    If you and your partner plan to have sex, or if you’ve already had it, it’s important to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Here's what to expect.