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From asthma to ulcers, this section is loaded with articles about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Look here for health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.
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  Asthma Center
  Cancer Center
  Diabetes Center
  Managing Your Medical Care
Allergies, Asthma & the Immune System
  5 Ways to Be Prepared for an Allergy Emergency
  Allergies
  Allergies: Gillian's Story
  Allergy Testing
  Asthma
  Asthma Center
  Asthma Center
  Asthma: Samantha's Story
  Celiac Disease
  Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
  Eczema
  Egg Allergy
  Food Allergies
  Food Allergies and Travel
  Food Allergies: How to Cope
  Hives (Urticaria)
  How Can I Deal With My Asthma?
  How to Avoid the ER if You Have Asthma
  Milk Allergy
  My Friend Has a Food Allergy. How Can I Help?
  My Friend Has HIV. How Can I Help?
  My Girlfriend Has a Peanut Allergy. Do We Have to Worry About Kissing?
  Nut and Peanut Allergy
  Poison Ivy
  Psoriasis
  Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
  Shellfish Allergy
  Smoking and Asthma
  Spirometry (Video)
Blood Disorders
  Anemia
  Blood Test (Video)
  Blood Types
  Donating Blood
  Hemophilia
  My Friend Has Sickle Cell Disease. How Can I Help?
  Sickle Cell Anemia
  Sickle Cell Anemia
  Sickle Cell Disease: Mike's Story (Video)
  Sickle Cell Disease: Theresa's Story (Video)
  Transitioning Your Medical Care: Sickle Cell Disease
  von Willebrand Disease
Body Basics Library
  About the Body Basics Library
  Blood
  Bones, Muscles, and Joints
  Brain and Nervous System
  Digestive System
  Ears
  Endocrine System
  Eyes
  Female Reproductive System
  Heart and Circulatory System
  Immune System
  Kidneys and Urinary Tract
  Lungs and Respiratory System
  Male Reproductive System
  Metabolism
  Mouth and Teeth
  Skin, Hair, and Nails
  Spleen and Lymphatic System
Bones, Muscles & Joints
  Achilles Tendonitis
  Ankle Sprains
  Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
  Blount Disease
  Broken Bones
  Bursitis
  Casts and Splints
  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  Clavicle Fracture
  Costochondritis
  Female Athlete Triad
  Fibromyalgia
  Groin Strain
  Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  Hamstring Strain
  Hip Pointer
  Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
  Knee Injury: Caroline's Story
  Kyphosis
  Lupus
  Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
  Medial Epicondylitis
  Meniscus Tears
  Muscular Dystrophy
  Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  Osteomyelitis
  Plantar Fasciitis
  Proximal Biceps Tendonitis
  Quadriceps Contusion
  Repetitive Stress Injuries
  Scoliosis
  Scoliosis: Personal Stories (Video)
  Scoliosis: Samantha's Story
  Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
  Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
  Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Steven's Story (Video)
  Strains and Sprains
  Stress Fractures
  What Causes Muscle Twitches?
  What to Expect When Your Cast Comes Off
Brain & Nervous System
  Bell's Palsy
  Cerebral Palsy
  Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
  Concussions
  Epilepsy
  Fainting
  Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  Headaches
  I Get Seizures But Tests Show I'm OK. What's Going On?
  Lyme Disease
  Migraine Headaches
  Tics
  Tourette Syndrome
  What's My Lyme Disease Risk?
  Why Do People Get Depressed?
Cancer & Tumors
  Can I Have Children After Cancer Treatments?
  Cancer Basics
  Cancer Center
  Chemotherapy
  Dealing With Cancer
  Hodgkin Lymphoma
  Melanoma
  My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help?
  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
  Radiation Therapy
  Steroids and Cancer Treatment
  Types of Cancer Teens Get
  When Cancer Keeps You Home
Digestive System
  Celiac Disease
  Cholera
  Constipation
  Cystic Fibrosis
  Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
  Cystic Fibrosis: Sample Menu
  Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  Hernias
  I'm Lactose Intolerant and Got a Burning Pain After Drinking Milk. What Should I Do?
  Indigestion
  Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  Lactose Intolerance
  Stomachaches
  Tapeworm
  Ulcers
  Upper GI (Video)
Genetic, Chromosomal, & Metabolic Conditions
  Albinism
  Dwarfism
  Hemophilia
  Marfan Syndrome
  Metabolic Syndrome
  Muscular Dystrophy
  Sickle Cell Anemia
  The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
  Thyroid Disease
  Thyroid Disease Definitions
  Turner Syndrome
  von Willebrand Disease
  What Is Hypoglycemia?
Growth, Hormones & Diabetes
  Can Diabetes Be Prevented?
  Diabetes Center
  Diabetes Center
  Diabetes: DJ's Story (Video)
  Diabetes: Erika's Story
  Diabetes: Marco's Story (Video)
  Dwarfism
  Growth Problems
  My Friend Has Diabetes. How Can I Help?
  Thyroid Disease
  Thyroid Disease Definitions
  Type 1 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
  Type 1 Diabetes: What Is It?
  Type 2 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
  Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
Heart & Cardiovascular System
  Arrhythmias
  Atrial Septal Defect
  Cardiac Catheterization
  Coarctation of the Aorta
  EKG (Video)
  Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  Ventricular Septal Defect
Kidneys & Urinary System
  Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)
  Kidney Disease
  Kidney Transplant
  Urinary Tract Infections
Learning Disorders
  ADHD
  ADHD Medications
  Autism
  Is Karate Helpful for Kids With Autism?
  Learning Disabilities
  Understanding Dyslexia
Lungs & Respiratory System
  Asthma
  Bronchitis
  Cystic Fibrosis
  Tuberculosis
  X-Ray (Video)
Medical Tests and Procedures
  5 Tips for Surviving Shots
  Blood Test (Video)
  Cardiac Catheterization
  CAT Scan (Video)
  EKG (Video)
  Finding Low-Cost Medical Care
  IV (Video)
  MRI (Video)
  Spirometry (Video)
  Strep Test (Video)
  Upper GI (Video)
  Urine Test (Video)
  X-Ray (Video)
Mouth & Teeth
  Braces: Rachel's Story
  Canker Sores
  Gum Disease
  Peritonsillar Abscess
  TMJ Disorders
  What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
  What Causes Bad Breath?
Overweight and Obesity
  About Overweight and Obesity
  Acanthosis Nigricans
  Body Mass Index (BMI)
  Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
  Emotional Eating
  Exercise Log
  Food Journal
  Go, Slow, and Whoa! A Quick Guide to Healthy Eating
  Healthy Weight: Your Personal Plan
  How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
  Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  Is the Alli Diet Pill Right for Me?
  It Looks Like There's Dirt on My Skin That Won't Wash Off. What's Going On?
  Losing Weight: Brandon's Story (Video)
  Managing Your Weight
  Metabolic Syndrome
  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  Therapy and Weight Management
  Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
  Weight Loss Surgery
  Weight Loss Surgery: Stacie's Story (Video)
  Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)
  What Can I Do About Overeating?
  What Is Cholesterol?
  When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
  Why Exercise Is Wise
  Will My Monthly Cycle Go Back to Normal With PCOS Treatment?
Personal Stories
  Allergies: Gillian's Story
  Alopecia: Kayla's Story
  Anxiety: Rachel's Story
  Asthma: Jordan's Story (Video)
  Asthma: Monica's Story (Video)
  Asthma: Samantha's Story
  Braces: Rachel's Story
  Cancer: DJ's Story (Video)
  Cancer: Jen's Story (Video)
  Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
  Cystic Fibrosis: Grant's Story
  Diabetes: DJ's Story (Video)
  Diabetes: Erika's Story
  Diabetes: Marco's Story (Video)
  Healthy Eating: Mikayla's Story
  Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
  Knee Injury: Caroline's Story
  Scoliosis: Personal Stories (Video)
  Scoliosis: Samantha's Story
  Sickle Cell Disease: Mike's Story (Video)
  Sickle Cell Disease: Theresa's Story (Video)
  Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Steven's Story (Video)
  Teens Talk About Health (Video)
  Then and Now: Shanon's Cancer Story
  Weight Loss Surgery: Stacie's Story (Video)
Sexual Health & Reproductive System
  Can Getting the HPV Vaccine Help If I Already Have Genital Warts?
  Coping With Common Period Problems
  Delayed Puberty
  Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
  Endometriosis
  Female Athlete Triad
  How Do People Get AIDS?
  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  Testicular Injuries
  Testicular Torsion
  Turner Syndrome
  Varicocele
Sight, Speech & Hearing
  Cleft Lip and Palate
  Corneal Abrasions
  Earbuds
  Hearing Aids
  Hearing Impairment
  Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
  Is it OK to Turn Up the Volume if You Only Use One Earbud?
  Perforated Eardrum
  Speech Problems
  Styes
  Visual Impairment
Skin, Hair & Nails
  Abscess
  Acanthosis Nigricans
  Alopecia: Kayla's Story
  Athlete's Foot
  Blisters, Calluses, and Corns
  Bruises
  Can Acne Scars Be Removed?
  Can I Prevent Acne?
  Cuts, Scratches, and Scrapes
  Dandruff
  Erythema Multiforme
  Hair Loss
  Head Lice
  Hives (Urticaria)
  I Got Blisters From a Sunburn. What Should I Do?
  Ingrown Toenails
  Jock Itch
  Molluscum Contagiosum
  Myths About Acne
  Paronychia
  Pityriasis Rosea
  Psoriasis
  Ringworm
  Shingles
  Should I Pop My Pimple?
  Vitiligo
  What Can I Do About the Rough Skin on My Arms?
  Why Do I Get Acne?
  Wound Healing and Care