The digestive process starts even before the first bite of food. Find out more about the digestive system and how our bodies break down and absorb the food we eat.

A VP shunt is a small plastic tube that helps drain extra cerebrospinal fluid from the brain. Most VP shunts are placed to treat hydrocephalus.

What Are the Lungs and Respiratory System? The lungs and respiratory system allow us to breathe. They bring oxygen into our bodies (called inspiration, or inhalation) and send carbon dioxide out ...

Some kids may be eligible for individualized education programs in public schools, free of charge. Understanding how to access these services can help you be an effective advocate for your child.

Breathing exercises help us slow down and relax. Let our audio recordings coach you through 3 simple breathing exercises: finger-count breathing, smiling breath, and belly breathing.

Doctors usually order an IgA (immunoglobulin A) blood test to see why some infections keep coming back.

Kids can recover after trauma with help from therapy and extra support and comfort from parents.

Watch this movie about your immune system - the system that keeps you healthy.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common reasons that teens visit a doctor. Learn about the symptoms of UTIs, how they're treated, and more in this article.

Your heart is a hard-working muscle. Find out more in this article for kids.

Where would you be without your bones? Learn more about the skeletal system in this article for kids.

It’s normal for people to masturbate. Some people do it to relieve stress or tension. It’s nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about.