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 ...

What Are Pinworms? 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 ...

Teaching kids about their bodies and what is private can be tricky. But parents can help kids develop healthy feelings about their bodies in age-appropriate ways. This also helps kids learn what’s not ...

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.

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 ...

Hydroxyurea is a medicine that can help people who have sickle cell disease. It keeps blood cells round and flexible, so they flow better and deliver oxygen to the body more easily. This means less ...

What Is the Schroth Method? The Schroth Method is a type of physical therapy. Its exercises help people with scoliosis or kyphosis have better posture. Scoliosis is when a person’s spine has curves ...

What Are Blood Tests? By taking and testing a small sample of a person’s blood, doctors can check for many kinds of diseases and conditions. Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs — such ...

From your nose to your toes, do you know how the body works? Take these quizzes to find out! Bones & Skeletal System Quiz Brain & Nervous System Quiz Digestive System Quiz Ears Quiz Endocrine System ...

How Do I Take an Oral Temperature? Taking an oral temperature is easy in an older, cooperative child. Most kids can have their temperature taken this way when they’re about 4–5 years old. Use a ...

Like most parts of the body, breasts can be sore from time to time for a number of reasons. Breast pain is common but rarely serious. Here are some possible causes and tips for how to feel better.

What Are Booster Shots? A booster shot is a dose of vaccine given after a person has had the original vaccine (sometimes called a primary dose or, if more than one dose, primary series). Immunity from ...