Every child feels lonely now and then. But kids can feel better when parents work with them to practice skills that help with bonding, belonging, and feeling close to others. These are called social ...

To calculate this, divide a food or drink's calories from fat by total calories (this information is on the product's food label) and then multiply by 100. For example, if a 300-calorie food has 60 ...

Also called: SC-Type of Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC (HSC) Disease, Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease Syndrome, Hemoglobin Sickle C Disease (Hb S/C) What Is Hemoglobin SC (HbSC) Disease?

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 ...

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 ...

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!

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 ...

Flat feet are feet that do not have an arch. The middle of the foot touches the ground. Feet with no arches is the main sign of flat feet. Sometimes, flat feet can cause foot, ankle, or knee pain.

Many things can lead to hearing loss, but often, no cause is found. Hearing loss is more likely if a child: Some hearing problems come on gradually after birth or show up later in life. If you are ...

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 ...

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.

An erection is when the penis gets hard because sponge-like tissue in it fills with blood. Erections tend to make the penis get bigger and stand away from the body. Erections can go away on their own ...