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.
- Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
- My Girlfriend Has a Peanut Allergy. Do We Have to Worry About Kissing?
- Allergies
- 5 Ways to Be Prepared for an Allergy Emergency
- Allergy Testing
- Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
- Asthma Center
- How Can I Deal With My Asthma?
- Asthma
- Celiac Disease
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Eczema
- Egg Allergy
- Food Allergies
- Food Allergies: How to Cope
- My Friend Has HIV. How Can I Help?
- My Friend Has a Food Allergy. How Can I Help?
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Milk Allergy
- Nut and Peanut Allergy
- Poison Ivy
- PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
- Psoriasis
- Shellfish Allergy
- Smoking and Asthma
- Stem Cell Transplants
- Thrombocytopenia
- Food Allergies and Travel
- Spirometry (Video)
- Anemia
- Blood Types
- Transitioning Your Medical Care: Sickle Cell Disease
- Donating Blood
- Sickle Cell Disease
- My Friend Has Sickle Cell Disease. How Can I Help?
- Will I Pass Sickle Cell Disease on to My Children?
- Sickle Cell Crisis (Pain Crisis)
- Stem Cell Transplants
- Thrombocytopenia
- Blood Test (Video)
- von Willebrand Disease
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
- What Happens in ACL Surgery?
- Ankle Sprains
- Proximal Biceps Tendonitis
- Blount Disease
- First Aid: Broken Bones
- How Broken Bones Heal
- Broken Bones
- Bursitis
- What to Expect When Your Cast Comes Off
- Casts
- Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture)
- Fibromyalgia
- Buckle Fractures
- Comminuted Fractures
- Greenstick Fractures
- Groin Strain
- Hamstring Strain
- Hip Pointer
- How the Joints Work
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- Kyphosis
- Lupus
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
- Meniscus Tears
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteomyelitis
- Quadriceps Contusion
- Repetitive Stress Injuries in Sports
- Overuse Injuries
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
- Scoliosis: Bracing
- Scoliosis
- Sever's Disease
- Shin Splints
- Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
- Spinal Fusion Surgery
- Splints
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Steven's Story (Video)
- Knee Injury: Caroline's Story
- Cerebral Palsy: Ira's Story (Video)
- Strains and Sprains
- Stress Fractures
- Female Athlete Triad
- What Causes Muscle Twitches?
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Concussions: Alex's Story
- Concussions
- Concussions: Getting Better
- Sports and Concussions
- Concussions
- Epilepsy
- Fainting
- Headaches
- Why Wear a Helmet If It Can't Prevent Concussions?
- Lyme Disease
- How Can I Prevent Lyme Disease?
- Migraine Headaches
- School and Concussions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy: Ira's Story (Video)
- Strokes
- Tics
- Tourette Syndrome
- Why Do People Get Depressed?
- Celiac Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
- Cystic Fibrosis: Sample Menu
- Cholera
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hernias
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Indigestion
- Lactose Intolerance
- Stomachaches
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ulcers
- Upper GI (Video)
- Is It Normal to Feel Sick During a Blood Draw?
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Echocardiogram
- Managing Your Medical Care
- Spinal Fusion Surgery
- Stem Cell Transplants
- 5 Tips for Surviving Shots
- Blood Test (Video)
- CAT Scan (Video)
- EKG (Video)
- IV (Video)
- MRI (Video)
- Spirometry (Video)
- Strep Test (Video)
- Upper GI (Video)
- Urine Test (Video)
- X-Ray (Video)
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Losing Weight: Brandon's Story (Video)
- Cholesterol
- Emotional Eating
- Exercise Log
- Why Exercise Is Wise
- What Can I Do About Overeating?
- Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- 5 Facts About Goal Setting
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
- Metabolic Syndrome
- About Overweight and Obesity
- When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Will My Monthly Cycle Go Back to Normal With PCOS Treatment?
- Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)
- Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
- Managing Your Weight
- Who Can Get Weight Loss Surgery?
- Therapy and Weight Management
- How Do People Get AIDS?
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
- Breast Exams
- Delayed Puberty
- Endometriosis
- Can Getting the HPV Vaccine Help If I Already Have Genital Warts?
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- PMS, Cramps, and Irregular Periods
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Pelvic Exams
- Why Do My Testicles Ache?
- Testicular Injuries
- Testicular Torsion
- Female Athlete Triad
- Turner Syndrome
- Varicocele
- Abscess
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Can Acne Scars Be Removed?
- Why Do I Get Acne?
- Athlete's Foot
- Blisters, Calluses, and Corns
- Bruises
- Cellulite
- Cuts, Scratches, and Scrapes
- Dandruff
- Head Lice
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Ingrown Toenails
- Jock Itch
- What Can I Do About the Rough Skin on My Arms?
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Paronychia
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Can I Prevent Acne?
- Psoriasis
- Ringworm
- I Got Blisters From a Sunburn. What Should I Do?
- Vitiligo
- Wound Healing and Care