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Diseases & Conditions

From asthma to ulcers, this section is loaded with articles about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Look here for health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.


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Allergies, Asthma & the Immune System
  All About Eczema
  Allergies
  Allergies: Gillian's Story
  Allergy Testing
  Asthma
  Asthma Center
  Asthma: Samantha's Story
  Celiac Disease
  Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
  Egg Allergy
  Food Allergies
  Food Allergies and Travel
  How Can I Deal With My Asthma?
  How to Avoid the ER if You Have Asthma
  Inhaler Update: Do You Need to Make a Change?
  Milk Allergy
  My Friend Has a Food Allergy. How Can I Help?
  My Friend Has HIV. How Can I Help?
  My Girlfriend Has a Peanut Allergy. Do We Have to Worry About Kissing?
  Nut and Peanut Allergy
  Poison Ivy
  Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
  Smoking and Asthma
  Spirometry (Video)
Blood Disorders
  Anemia
  Blood Test (Video)
  Hemophilia
  My Friend Has Sickle Cell Disease. How Can I Help?
  Sickle Cell Anemia
  von Willebrand Disease
Body Basics Library
  About the Body Basics Library
  Blood
  Bones, Muscles, and Joints
  Brain and Nervous System
  Digestive System
  Endocrine System
  Eyes
  Female Reproductive System
  Heart and Circulatory System
  Immune System
  Kidneys and Urinary Tract
  Lungs and Respiratory System
  Male Reproductive System
  Metabolism
  Mouth and Teeth
  Skin, Hair, and Nails
  Spleen and Lymphatic System
Bones, Muscles & Joints
  Bursitis
  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  Female Athlete Triad
  Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Lupus
  Muscular Dystrophy
  Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  Osteomyelitis
  Repetitive Stress Injuries
  Scoliosis
  Scoliosis: Samantha's Story
Brain & Nervous System
  Bell's Palsy
  Cerebral Palsy
  Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
  Epilepsy
  Fainting
  Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  Headaches
  Lyme Disease
  Migraine Headaches
  Tics
  Tourette Syndrome
  What's My Lyme Disease Risk?
Cancer & Tumors
  Can I Have Children After Cancer Treatments?
  Cancer Basics
  Chemotherapy
  Dealing With Cancer
  Hodgkin's Disease
  Melanoma
  My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help?
  Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  Radiation Therapy
  Steroids and Cancer Treatment
  Types of Cancer Teens Get
  When Cancer Keeps You Home
Digestive System
  Celiac Disease
  Constipation
  Cystic Fibrosis
  Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
  Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  Hernias
  Indigestion
  Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  Lactose Intolerance
  Stomachaches
  Ulcers
  Upper GI (Video)
Genetic, Chromosomal, & Metabolic Conditions
  Albinism
  Dwarfism
  Hemophilia
  Marfan Syndrome
  Muscular Dystrophy
  Sickle Cell Anemia
  The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
  Thyroid Disease
  Thyroid Disease Definitions
  Turner Syndrome
  von Willebrand Disease
  What Is Hypoglycemia?
Growth, Hormones & Diabetes
  Can Diabetes Be Prevented?
  Diabetes Center
  Diabetes: Erika's Story
  Dwarfism
  Growth Problems
  My Friend Has Diabetes. How Can I Help?
  Thyroid Disease
  Thyroid Disease Definitions
  Type 1 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
  Type 1 Diabetes: What Is It?
  Type 2 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
  Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
Heart & Cardiovascular System
  Arrhythmias
  Atrial Septal Defect
  Coarctation of the Aorta
  EKG (Video)
  Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  Ventricular Septal Defect
Kidneys & Urinary System
  Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)
  Chronic Kidney Conditions
  Urinary Tract Infections
Learning Disorders
  ADHD
  ADHD Medications
  Autism
  Learning Disabilities
  Understanding Dyslexia
Lungs & Respiratory System
  Asthma
  Bronchitis
  Cystic Fibrosis
  Tuberculosis
  X-Ray (Video)
Medical Tests and Procedures
  Blood Test (Video)
  CAT Scan (Video)
  EKG (Video)
  IV (Video)
  MRI (Video)
  Spirometry (Video)
  Strep Test (Video)
  Upper GI (Video)
  Urine Test (Video)
  X-Ray (Video)
Mouth & Teeth
  Braces: Rachel's Story
  Canker Sores
  Gum Disease
  TMJ Disorders
  What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
  What Causes Bad Breath?
Overweight and Obesity
  About Overweight and Obesity
  Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
  Exercise Log
  Healthy Weight: Your Personal Plan
  How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
  Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
  Weight Loss Surgery
  What Can I Do About Overeating?
  What Is Cholesterol?
  When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
  Why Exercise Is Wise
Personal Stories
  Allergies: Gillian's Story
  Alopecia: Kayla's Story
  Anxiety: Rachel's Story
  Asthma: Samantha's Story
  Braces: Rachel's Story
  Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
  Cystic Fibrosis: Grant's Story
  Diabetes: Erika's Story
  Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
  Scoliosis: Samantha's Story
  Then and Now: Shanon's Cancer Story
Sexual Health & Reproductive System
  Coping With Common Period Problems
  Delayed Puberty
  Endometriosis
  Female Athlete Triad
  How Do People Get AIDS?
  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  Testicular Injuries
  Turner Syndrome
  Varicocele
Sight, Speech & Hearing
  Cleft Lip and Palate
  Hearing Impairment
  Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
  Speech Problems
  Visual Impairment
Skin, Hair & Nails
  Alopecia: Kayla's Story
  Athlete's Foot
  Bruises
  Can Acne Scars Be Removed?
  Can I Prevent Acne?
  Hair Loss
  Ingrown Toenails
  Jock Itch
  Myths About Acne
  Ringworm
  Should I Pop My Pimple?
  Why Do I Get Acne?