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• Food Allergies: How to Cope for Teens

  
  

  With food allergies, preventing a reaction means avoiding that food entirely. But sometimes allergens can be hidden in places you don't expect. Here are tips on living with a food allergy.

• My Friend Has a Food Allergy. How Can I Help? for Teens

  
  

  Although food allergies are more common than ever, people who have them may feel different or embarrassed. A good friend can really help.

• Milk Allergy for Teens

  
  

  Milk is in all kinds of foods, even things like baked goods. So what should a person who's allergic to milk do?

• Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) for Teens

  
  

  A person with severe allergies can be at risk for a sudden, serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Luckily, it can be treated.

• Food Allergies and Travel for Teens

  
  

  Taking precautions and carrying meds are just part of normal life for someone who has a food allergy. Here are some tips on how to make travel also feel perfectly routine.

• Food Allergies for Teens

  
  

  Doctors are diagnosing more and more people with food allergies. Knowing what to expect and how to deal with food allergies can make a big difference in preventing serious illness.

• Hives (Urticaria) for Teens

  
  

  Hives cause raised red bumps or welts on the skin. They're pretty common and usually not serious. Find out what to do about hives in this article for teens.

• Cholera for Teens

  
  

  Cholera is an intestinal infection that mostly affects people in tropical regions. Find out more about cholera in this article for teens.

• Hepatitis A for Teens

  
  

  Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The hepatitis A vaccine has helped to make the infection rare in the United States.

• Allergies for Teens

  
  

  Your eyes itch, your nose is running, you're sneezing, and you're covered in hives. The enemy known as allergies has struck again.