Ouch! What are blisters? Find out in this article for kids.
What happens when you break a bone?
Carpal tunnel syndrome can make your hands feel numb and tingly. Find out more in this article for kids.
Some injuries will heal best if a cast is used. Find out how they work and how to take care of them in this article for kids.
You may have had a cold sore, but what are they exactly? Find out in this article for kids.
Everybody has dry skin once in a while, but eczema is more than just that. If your skin is dry, itchy, red, sore, and scaly, you may have eczema. Learn more about this uncomfortable condition and what you can to do stop itching!
Whoosh! Did you ever get the wind knocked out you? Find out why it happens in this article for kids.
Physical therapy uses exercises and other special treatments to help people move their bodies. Find out more in this article for kids.
Broken bones have an amazing ability to heal, especially in kids. Here's how.
Got tummy troubles? Indigestion is a common condition that many people - even kids - have at one time or another. Find out more in this article for kids.
Jellyfish can sting swimmers - ouch! Find out more about these quietly creepy sea creatures.
Ever get a nosebleed? Lots of kids have had at least one. To learn more, follow your nose to this article for kids.
Poison ivy can give you a nasty rash. Find out more about it - and the other plants that can make you itch - in this article for kids.
Learn about rashes in a flash. Check out our article just for kids!
You may be young, but you probably already have a scar or two. But why did you get them? How can you prevent them? Find out in this article written just for kids!
Don't let a splinter ruin a perfectly good day. Find out what to do if you get one.
A splint is a support device that keeps an injured area from moving. Doctors often use splints to hold bones and joints in place so they can heal after a break.
Most kids need stitches at one time or another to help a cut heal properly. Read this article to learn all about stitches and what they do.
Ugh. Bellyaches. Find out what causes tummy trouble in this article for kids.
You swam! You splashed! And now you have it: swimmer's ear.
Nobody likes a wart. Find out why kids get them and how to get rid of them.
Growing pains are for real. Usually they happen when kids are between the ages of 3 and 12.
A bedbug is a small, flat, reddish-brown bug that can be found in homes all over the world. Learn more about bedbugs.
Bee, or honeybee, is the word many people use to describe any flying insect that has wings and a stinger. Learn more about bees.
The black widow spider is one of six poisonous kinds of spiders in the United States. Learn more about them!
The brown recluse spider is one of six poisonous kinds of spiders in the United States. Learn more about the brown recluse spider.
Chiggers are a tiny red type of mite. Learn more about itchy chiggers in this article.
Fire ants think they're hot stuff. Learn how to handle them in this article for kids.
A flea is a small (no bigger than the head of a pin) brown bug with a hard shell. Learn more about fleas and how they affect you in this fun article just for kids.
A gnat is a very tiny insect, no bigger than the head of a pin. Learn more about gnats.
Lice need to suck blood to survive, and they sometimes live on people's heads and lay eggs in their hair. Get the lowdown on lice in this article.
There are thousands of different kinds of mosquitoes in many different sizes and colors. Learn all about mosquitoes and how they bite you in this article.
Scorpions are about three inches long (about the length of a crayon), with eight legs and a small pair of claws that look like crabs' claws. Read all about them.
A tarantula is a black, hairy spider that is about two to three inches long. Learn all about spiders and tarantulas in this fun article for kids.
A tick attaches itself to the skin of a person or animal and sucks blood. If you have a dog, it may have picked up a tick before! Learn more about ticks in this article for kids.
The flu is a virus that can make you sick for a week or longer. Find out more in this article for kids.
Stay home or go to school? That's what you are probably wondering if you have the flu. Find out more.
Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading. Learn all about the best way to wash your hands in this article for kids.
Just what are adenoids? And why do kids sometimes have to get their adenoids removed? Get the answers here.
Chickenpox is a virus that causes red, itchy bumps. Find out more in this article for kids.
More than 200 viruses can cause colds. Because there are so many, there isn't a vaccination to prevent you from getting colds. Fortunately, your body already has the best cold cure — your immune system.
If you aren't pooping like usual, you could be constipated.
Struggling with strawberries? Petrified of peanuts? Sorry you ate shellfish? Maybe you have a food allergy. Find out more in this article for kids.
Did you ever eat something that made you feel ooky? It might have been food poisoning.
Sometimes tonsils need to be removed, but how is it done? Find out in this article for kids.
Lots of kids have headaches from time to time. Find out more about headaches in this article for kids.
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites. Find out more about this disease and how to keep those ticks away.
Pinkeye is the most common eye problem kids can have. It causes redness, itching, inflammation, and pus to collect in the eyes.
It's gross to think about but did you know that tiny worm eggs could be under your fingernails? Learn more about how to protect yourself from getting pinworms.
Strep throat gives you a sore throat and makes it hard to swallow. Find out more in this article for kids.
Follow these tips to help prevent the spread of the flu.
If your tonsils get infected, it can make your throat feel very sore. Find out more in this article for kids.
Lice are tiny insects that live in a person's hair. Find out more in this article for kids.
A middle ear infection happens when germs like bacteria and viruses get in your middle ear and cause trouble. Read this article to find out more.
What are fevers? Why do kids get them? Get the facts on temperatures and fevers in this article for kids.
Kissing is just one of the ways that someone can spread mononucleosis. Most people who get mono are teens or young adults, but kids can get it too.
Did you ever toss your cookies? That means throw up, or puke. It's gross, but just about everyone has done it. Find out more in this article for kids.
Sinuses are hollow spaces in your head that can fill with mucus when you're all stuffed up. Find out more in this article for kids.
