Kid's Health

As body parts go, your ears don't ask for much. They don't need to be brushed like your teeth or trimmed like your toenails. All your ears need is to be washed regularly, so wash them with soap and water while you're sudsing up the rest of your body ...

As body parts go, your ears don't ask for much. Th...

Cait,11, was trying to fall asleep when her 8-year-old brother, Doug, came into her room. He looked around a bit, but seemed really out of it. Then Doug went back into the hallway and stood there staring up at the hall light. Little brothers can be w...

Cait,11, was trying to fall asleep when her 8-year...

You probably know you need to eat protein, but what is it? Many foods contain protein (say: pro-teen), but the best sources are beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and legumes like black beans and lentils. Protein builds, maintain...

You probably know you need to eat protein, but wha...

Most nosebleeds look worse than they are. In other words, nosebleeds are messy, a little uncomfortable, and sometimes even scary, but they are usually no big deal. Kids can get nosebleeds once in a while or more often. The nosebleeds that are most co...

Most nosebleeds look worse than they are. In other...

You wake up in a cranky mood. Your head hurts. You don't have the energy to even get out of bed. And you can't breathe out of your nose. What's wrong? You have a cold! Having a cold is the #1 reason kids visit the doctor and stay home from school. Ki...

You wake up in a cranky mood. Your head hurts. You...

You lean over to whisper something to your friend and you can tell by the look on your friend's face that something is up. Could it be your breath? Maybe you shouldn't have put extra onions on your hamburger at lunch. What's a kid with smelly breath ...

You lean over to whisper something to your friend ...

Acne (say: ak-nee) — also known as pimples or zits — is a totally normal part of growing up. Kids get acne because of changes that occur during puberty, the time when kids' bodies begin the many changes that turn them into adults. When you got your f...

Acne (say: ak-nee) — also known as pimples or zits...

TV shows, movies, and magazines show pictures of people who are thin. Does that mean being thin is best? Not necessarily. People come in all different shapes and sizes, and the best weight for you is one that is right for your individual body type an...

TV shows, movies, and magazines show pictures of p...

Not everyone likes organized sports or team sports. If this sounds like you, don't sweat it. We're going to talk about what keeps some kids from liking sports. With a few changes, you might find out that there is a sport out there that you could like...

Not everyone likes organized sports or team sports...

our weight has been important since the moment you were born. Maybe you even know what your birth weight was. Most babies weigh less than 10 pounds and sometimes as little as 3 or 4 pounds. But very quickly, a young baby gains weight and everyone is ...

our weight has been important since the moment you...

It's almost never a good idea for a kid to try to gain weight, especially by eating lots of junk food. It may seem strange when many people want to be thinner that some kids want to gain weight. But kids who are thin sometimes feel like they aren't t...

It's almost never a good idea for a kid to try to ...

Maybe you're looking outside right now and snow is falling on the ground. Or maybe you're in a place where people are sweating and wearing shorts. You might have a bunch of friends available for playing, or you could be all by yourself. No matter wha...

Maybe you're looking outside right now and snow is...

Playing sports is a lot of fun. Getting hurt is not. Take these five steps to prevent injuries so you can stay in the game: Wear protective gear, such as helmets, protective pads, and other gear. Warm up and cool down. Know the rules of the game. Wa...

Playing sports is a lot of fun. Getting hurt is no...

There's a lot of discussion these days about fit kids. People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit. Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical activity (exercise), an...

There's a lot of discussion these days about fit k...

Children who watch more than two hours of television a day are putting their health at risk, medical experts have warned. Youngsters who spent several hours either watching the television or playing a computer were found to be significantly less fit ...

Children who watch more than two hours of televisi...

Why Is Type 2 Diabetes in Children a Serious Problem?With type 2 diabetes in children, symptoms may be minor at first. However, serious health problems may be developing. These are complications associated with type 2 diabetes in children or adults:•...

Why Is Type 2 Diabetes in Children a Serious Probl...

Just a few years ago, it was rare to hear about a child with type 2 diabetes. It used to be thought that if diabetes occurred in childhood, it was type 1, or juvenile-onset, diabetes. Not anymore. Now, according to the CDC, one in three American chil...

Just a few years ago, it was rare to hear about a ...

Kidney stones are found in children as young as 5 years. In fact, this problem is so common in children that some hospitals conduct ‘stone’ clinics for pediatric patients. Here we mention some of the most common factors which cause kidney stone in ch...

Kidney stones are found in children as young as 5 ...

When should I schedule my child's first trip to the dentist? Should my 3-year-old be flossing? How do I know if my child needs braces? Many parents have a difficult time judging how much dental care their children need. They know they want to prevent...

When should I schedule my child's first trip to th...

Preventing Cavities The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that a child's first visit to the dentist take place by the first birthday. At this visit, the dentist will explain proper brushing and flossing techniques (you need to floss once ...

Preventing Cavities The American Dental Associati...

If You’re Child Has a Problem If you are prone to tooth decay or gum disease, your child may be at higher risk as well. Therefore, sometimes even the most diligent brushing and flossing will not prevent a cavity. Be sure to call your dentist if your ...

If You’re Child Has a Problem If you are prone to ...