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  • Vaping: What You Need to Know for Teens


    E-cigarettes (or “vape pens”) heat a liquid until it becomes a vapor that's inhaled. Vape juice can contain nicotine or marijuana distillate or oil. Here are the facts on vaping and its many health risks.

  • Rickets for Parents


    Rickets is when bones become soft and weak, usually because a child doesn't get enough vitamin D. Most kids with rickets get better with treatment.

  • Coping With Colds for Teens


    Most teens get between two and four colds each year. Read this article for the facts on colds and ways to feel better when you catch one.

  • Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents


    Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) delivers nutrition directly to the stomach.

  • Your Eyes for Kids


    Ever wonder how your eyes work? This article for kids takes you from the pupil to the retina and beyond.

  • Albinism for Teens


    Humans, animals, and even plants can have albinism, a condition that gives people a kind of pale appearance. Find out more about albinism here.

  • Your Liver for Kids


    Your liver cleans your blood and plays an important part in digestion. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • What's an Asthma Action Plan? for Teens


    An asthma action plan is a written plan that helps you take control of your asthma. Get the details in this article.

  • Ear Tube Surgery for Parents


    Many kids get middle ear infections (otitis media). Doctors may suggest ear tube surgery for those with multiple infections or a hearing loss or speech delay.

  • I Just Got My License — Now What? for Teens


    You have joined the millions of new drivers already behind the wheel. Here are a few tips to keep you both sane and safe.