Lots of kids are interested in going to places like parks or movie theaters with their friends — and without parents. Many kids will be ready to walk to school or go to parks or playgrounds with just ...

Kids really shouldn't have coffee or tea. The main reason is because these drinks often have caffeine (say: KA-feen). Caffeine is an addictive drug, and it can be harmful for kids and teens. Even ...

It depends on what you like to eat! Breakfast is usually the easiest meal to make. Kids as young as 5 or 6 may be able to get themselves a bowl of cold cereal or put cream cheese on a bagel. If you ...

It’s normal for people to masturbate (touch or rub their own genitals because they like the way it feels). Some people do it to relieve stress or tension. It’s nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed ...

Herd immunity is the idea that when many people are immune to (protected from) a contagious infection, it's harder for that infection to spread in a community. Antibody shots against specific germs ...

We see and hear about hearts everywhere. A long time ago, people even thought that their emotions came from their hearts, maybe because the heart beats faster when a person is scared or excited. Now ...

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 ...

As you've probably noticed, puberty comes with all kinds of changes — including the way your body looks and even the way you might think it smells. These changes are a normal part of becoming a woman, ...

Pinworms are tiny worms that can cause an infection in the intestines. Pinworm infections affects millions of people each year, especially school-age kids If your child develops a pinworm infection, ...

Girls have lots of questions about the body changes of puberty. When will my breasts grow? What's the "normal" age to get your first period? Watch this video and find out!

Vomiting can be caused by many things, most commonly gastroenteritis (the "stomach flu"). Vomiting (throwing up) can cause kids to lose fluids, salts, and minerals, so it's important to make sure ...

Smoking is one of the worst things you can do to your body. Yet every single day, some kids and teens start smoking. Why? There's more than just one answer. Some kids may start smoking just because ...