Period cramps can be mild or they can really hurt. But there are things you can do to feel better. Let's find out what cramps are and what to do if you get them. Cramps happen when the uterus (the ...

Earaches are common in kids and can have many causes. Here’s why they happen and what to do when your child complains of ear pain. Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen as needed to ease pain (check the ...

What Causes Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease happens during the growth spurt of puberty. During a child's growth spurt, the bones, muscles, and tendons grow at different rates. In ...

How much do you know about your bones? Find out by taking this quiz!

Both the brain and the spinal cord are protected by bone: the brain by the bones of the skull, and the spinal cord by vertebrae, a set of ring-shaped bones. They're both cushioned by layers of ...

How Does Air Enter the Respiratory System? Air enters the respiratory system through the nose or the mouth. If it goes in the nostrils (also called nares), the air is warmed and humidified. Tiny hairs ...

Bullying is a big problem. It can make kids feel hurt, scared, sick, lonely, embarrassed, and sad. Bullies might hit, kick, or push to hurt people, or use words to call names, tease, or scare them. A ...

Answering kids' questions about sex is a job many parents don’t look forward to. It may feel awkward when it comes to talking about puberty and where babies come from. But don’t avoid these topics.

using saunas or hot tubs taking very hot, long baths and showers using electric blankets or heating pads becoming overheated when outside in hot weather or when exercising Instead of hot tubs or ...

Labial adhesions happen when the labia minora (the inner folds of skin surrounding the vaginal opening) become fused together. In most cases, only a small part of the labia is fused, so the adhesions ...

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When people masturbate, they touch or rub their own genitals because they like the way it feels. This won’t stunt their growth (keep them from getting taller) or cause any health problems. You might ...