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Diseases & Conditions

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.

Allergies, Asthma & the Immune System
- 5 Ways to Be Prepared for an Allergy Emergency
- Allergies
- Allergies Gillians Story
- Allergy Testing
- Asthma
- Asthma Center
- Asthma Samanthas 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 Disease Mikes Story Video
- Sickle Cell Disease Theresas 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-Barre Syndrome
- Hamstring Strain
- Hip Pointer
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Knee Injury Carolines 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 Samanthas Story
- Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis SCFE
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Stevens Story Video
- Strains and Sprains
- Stress Fractures
- What Causes Muscle Twitches
- What to Expect When Your Cast Comes Off
Brain & Nervous System
- Bells Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy Keiths Story
- Concussions
- Epilepsy
- Fainting
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Headaches
- I Get Seizures But Tests Show Im OK Whats Going On
- Lyme Disease
- Migraine Headaches
- Tics
- Tourette Syndrome
- Whats 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
- Im 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
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- Marfan Syndrome
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Muscular Dystrophy
- 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 DJs Story Video
- Diabetes Erikas Story
- Diabetes Marcos 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 Rachels 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 Youre 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 Theres Dirt on My Skin That Wont Wash Off Whats Going On
- Losing Weight Brandons 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 Stacies 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 Gillians Story
- Alopecia Kaylas Story
- Anxiety Rachels Story
- Asthma Jordans Story Video
- Asthma Monicas Story Video
- Asthma Samanthas Story
- Braces Rachels Story
- Cancer DJs Story Video
- Cancer Jens Story Video
- Cerebral Palsy Keiths Story
- Diabetes DJs Story Video
- Diabetes Erikas Story
- Diabetes Marcos Story Video
- Healthy Eating Mikaylas Story
- Hearing Impairment Kristins Story
- Knee Injury Carolines Story
- Scoliosis Personal Stories Video
- Scoliosis Samanthas Story
- Sickle Cell Disease Mikes Story Video
- Sickle Cell Disease Theresas Story Video
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Stevens Story Video
- Teens Talk About Health Video
- Then and Now Shanons Cancer Story
- Weight Loss Surgery Stacies 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
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- 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 Kristins 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 Kaylas Story
- Athletes 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
- Vitiligo
- What Can I Do About the Rough Skin on My Arms
- Why Do I Get Acne
- Wound Healing and Care

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