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• Your Newborn's Growth for Parents

  
  

  A newborn's growth and development is measured from the moment of birth. Find out if your baby's size is normal, and what to expect as your baby grows.

• Strength Training for Parents

  
  

  With a properly designed and supervised program, strength training can be a fun way for kids to build healthy muscles, joints, and bones.

• What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Teens

  
  

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

• Losing Weight: Brandon's Story (Video) for Teens

  
  

  Brandon, 17, has lost 70 pounds through better eating and exercise. In this video he talks about what inspired him and how he stayed on track.

• Acanthosis Nigricans for Teens

  
  

  Acanthosis nigricans is a darkening and thickening of the skin that can be a sign of other medical conditions. Find out more.

• Backpack Basics for Teens

  
  

  Backpacks help you to stay organized. They're also better for carrying school supplies than messenger or other shoulder bags. But can they cause health problems?

• Eating Disorders for Teens

  
  

  Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as attitudes and feelings about food and their body. This article for teens describes how different eating disorders impact a person's health and emotions.

• Metabolism for Teens

  
  

  Your body gets the energy it needs from food through a process called metabolism. Get all the facts on metabolism in this article.

• Binge Eating Disorder for Teens

  
  

  Binge eating is a type of eating disorder. This article explains what it is, how to recognize it, and how to get help.

• What Is a BMI Report Card? for Parents

  
  

  Find out what the experts have to say.