I Feel Sick!
Chickenpox is a virus that causes red, itchy bumps. Find out more in this article for kids.
Chilling Out With Colds
Cough, sneeze, snort. Those are the sounds of a cold. Find out more about colds in this article for kids.
Oooh, Your Aching Head!
Lots of kids have headaches from time to time. Find out more about headaches in this article for kids.
Did you ever toss your cookies? That means throw up, or puke. It's gross, but just about everyone has done it. Find out more in this article for kids.
A Kid's Guide to Fever
What are fevers? Why do kids get them? Get the facts on temperatures and fevers in this article for kids.
Having Your Tonsils Taken Out
Sometimes tonsils need to be removed, but how is it done? Find out in this article for kids.
Did you ever hear someone say, "I lost my voice"? Did you think: "What did you do with it?" The person might have laryngitis.
Did you ever eat something that made you feel ooky? It might have been food poisoning.
Botulism is a rare kind of food poisoning. Find out more in this article for kids.
Lice Aren't So Nice
Lice are tiny insects that live in a person's hair. Find out more in this article for kids.
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites. Find out more about this disease and how to keep those ticks away.
What's an appendix and why do they sometimes need to be removed? Find out in this article for kids.
Pneumonia is an infection in a person's lungs. Find out more in this article for kids.
It's gross to think about but did you know that tiny worm eggs could be under your fingernails? Learn more about how to protect yourself from getting wormy, squirmy pinworms.
Pinkeye is the most common eye problem kids can have. It causes redness, itching, inflammation, and pus to collect in the eyes.
The Scoop on Strep Throat
Strep throat gives you a sore throat and makes it hard to swallow. Find out more in this article for kids.
What Is an Ear Infection?
A middle ear infection happens when germs like bacteria and viruses get in your middle ear and cause trouble. Read this article to find out more.
When Sinuses Attack!
Sinuses are hollow spaces in your head that can fill with mucus when you're all stuffed up. Find out more in this article for kids.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
You probably don't think much about urinating, or peeing. But what if it starts to sting? Find out more in this article for kids.
If your tonsils get infected, it can make your throat feel very sore. Find out more in this article for kids.
All About Adenoids
Just what are adenoids? And why do kids sometimes have to get their adenoids removed? Get the answers here.
Kissing is just one of the ways that someone can spread mononucleosis. Most people who get mono are between the ages of 15 and 25, but younger kids can get it, too.
What's Motion Sickness?
Have you ever had motion sickness? Find out how to handle it in this article for kids.
Struggling with strawberries? Petrified of peanuts? Sorry you ate shellfish? Maybe you have a food allergy. Find out more in this article for kids.
If you aren't pooping like usual, you could be constipated.
Having the "stomach flu" usually means spending a lot of time in the bathroom. Find out more in this article for kids.