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 ...

How Does Precocious Puberty Affect Kids? When puberty ends, growth in height stops. Because their skeletons mature and bone growth stops at an earlier age than normal, kids with precocious puberty ...

As your body develops, you might hear all sorts of rumors, like touching or massaging breasts makes them grow. That’s not true. There's plenty of wrong information out there about breast development.

Both the brain and the spinal cord are protected by bone: the brain by the bones of the skull, and the spinal cord by vertebrae, a set of ring-shaped bones. They're both cushioned by layers of ...

Most blood tests take only a few minutes. They’re done at some doctor’s offices, and at community labs, diagnostic centers, and hospitals. A doctor, nurse, or phlebotomist (fleh-BOT-eh-mist, someone ...

Balanced eating is when kids get the fiber and protein they need to grow — and at the same time, enjoy what they eat. A meal that includes fiber and protein is best because fiber helps kids feel full, ...

What Is an Imperforate Anus? An imperforate anus happens when the anus is missing or doesn't have a hole. The anus is the muscle ring that lets a person hold poop inside, then release it later during ...

A bully can turn something like going to the bus stop or recess into a nightmare for kids. Bullying can leave deep emotional scars. And in extreme situations, it can involve violent threats, property ...

Fifth disease is a viral illness that most kids recover from quickly and without problems. It's especially common in kids ages 5 to 15. Fifth disease is known for a rash that makes a child’s cheeks ...

Students who need extra help and support in school may be eligible for special education services in the form of an individualized education program (IEP). This program is offered free of charge to ...

From your nose to your toes, do you know how the body works? Take these quizzes to find out!

Can I Clean Our Cat's Litter Box While I'm Pregnant? Pregnant women should, when possible, have someone else clean their cat's litter box. That's because cats can have an infection called ...