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ADHD Medicines
Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD and Larissa Hirsch, MD What Is ADHD Medicine? After a child is diagnosed with ADHD, doctors may prescribe medicine to help with symptoms. Medicine doesn't cure ADHD. But it does boost a child’s ability to pay atte...
Binge Eating Disorder
Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD What Is Binge Eating Disorder? Lots of us find comfort in food. And most people will sometimes eat much more than they normally do on special occasions. But someone with binge eating disorder has a different relation...
Blood
en español: La sangre Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/blood.html Humans can't live without blood. Without blood, the body's organs couldn't get the oxygen and nutrients they need to survive, we couldn't ...
Bones, Muscles, and Joints
en español: Huesos, músculos y articulaciones Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/bones-muscles-joints.html Bones What Are Bones & What Do They Do? Bones provide support for our bodies and help form...
Biting
Medically reviewed by: Shana L. Boyle, PhD Toddlers do the most adorable things: Give unexpected hugs, squeal with laughter, and cuddle up to you when they're tired. But as any parent of a toddler will tell you, they also do some not-so-adorable things, like...
Digestive System
en español: Aparato digestivo Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/digestive-system.html What Is the Digestive System? Food is our fuel, and its nutrients give our bodies' cells the energy and substances th...
Breath-Holding Spell
Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD What Is a Breath-Holding Spell? A breath holding spell is when a child holds their breath, usually after being angry, frustrated, startled, or in pain. Sometimes the breath holding leads to the child passing out. ...
Ears
en español: El oído Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/ears.html What Are Ears and What Do They Do? The ear is made up of three different sections that work together to collect sounds and send them to the ...
Endocrine System
en español: El sistema endocrino Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/endocrine.html What Is the Endocrine System? The endocrine system is made up of glands that make hormones. Hormones are the body'...
Compulsive Exercise
Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts What Is Compulsive Exercise? Compulsive exercise (sometimes called exercise addiction) happens when a person is driven to exercise too much. Injury, illness, being with friends, or bad weather will not stop t...
Eyes
en español: Los ojos Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/eyes.html What Are the Eyes and How Do They Work? In a single glance, our eyes work with our brains to tell us the size, shape, color, and texture of...
Hair, Skin, and Nails
en español: Pelo, piel y uñas Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/skin-hair-nails.html Hair, skin, and nails form the outer layer of the body, called the integumentary (in-teh-gyoo-MEN-tah-ree) system. Ha...
Cutting and Self-Harm
Medically reviewed by: Leah J. Orchinik, PhD Most of us know about teens and cutting — how some use a sharp object like a razorblade, knife, or scissors to make marks, cuts, or scratches on their own body. But cutting is just one form of self-injury. Teens wh...
Immune System
en español: Sistema inmunitario Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/immune.html Whether you're stomping through the showers in your bare feet after gym class or touching the bathroom doorknob, you're being e...
Kidneys and Urinary Tract
en español: Los riñones y las vías urinarias Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/kidneys.html What Are the Kidneys and Urinary Tract? The urinary tract is one of the systems that our bodies use to ge...
Delayed Speech or Language Development
Medically reviewed by: Julia K. Hartnett, MS, CCC-SLP As with other skills and milestones, the age at which kids learn language and start talking can vary. Knowing a bit about speech and language development can help parents figure out if there's cause for co...
Lungs and Respiratory System
en español: Los pulmones y el aparato respiratorio Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/lungs.html What Are the Lungs and Respiratory System? The lungs and respiratory system allow us to breathe. They bring ...
Metabolism
en español: Metabolismo Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/metabolism.html Overview What Is Metabolism? Metabolism (meh-TAB-uh-liz-um) is the set of chemical reactions in the body's cells that change foo...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Teens
Medically reviewed by: Christina M. Cammarata, PhD What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) helps teens learn how to handle intense emotions and improve their relationships. It’s a type of behavior-focused therapy that t...
Mouth and Teeth
en español: Boca y dientes Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/mouth-teeth.html Why Are the Mouth and Teeth Important? Every time we smile, frown, talk, or eat, we use our mouths and teeth. Our mouths and ...