The websites KidsHealth.org, TeensHealth.org, and Classroom.KidsHealth.org (the “Websites”) are provided by The Nemours Foundation, including its brands such as Nemours KidsHealth®, Nemours ...

The websites KidsHealth.org, TeensHealth.org, and Classroom.KidsHealth.org (the “Websites”) are provided by The Nemours Foundation, including its brands such as Nemours KidsHealth®, Nemours ...

Nemours Children's Health asume el compromiso de transformar la salud de todos los niños. Nemours® KidsHealth® fue fundada por el Dr. Neil Izenberg en 1995. Desde entonces, los artículos, vídeos, ...

What's the Endocrine System? The endocrine system is made up of glands that make hormones. Hormones are the body's chemical messengers. They carry information and instructions from one set of cells to ...

Most of us know about teens and cutting — how some use a sharp object like a razorblade, knife, or scissors to make marks, cuts, or scratches on their own body. But cutting is just one form of ...

DNA is a short nickname for deoxyribonucleic (say: dee-OK-see-ri-bo-new-klee-ik) acid. DNA is the genetic information inside the body's cells that helps make people who they are. It's the instructions ...

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 ...

Many toddlers become attached to their bottles. Besides providing nourishment, bottles also mean comfort and security. It's important for parents to start weaning babies from bottles around the end of ...

What Are Bones and What Do They Do? Bones provide support for our bodies and help form our shape. Although they're very light, bones are strong enough to support our entire weight. Bones are made up ...

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They're on both sides in the middle of your back, just below your ribcage. The kidneys have a big job. About 200 quarts (189 ...

What Should I Do if My Child Is Choking? If your child is choking, call 911 right away or have someone else call. If you are trained to do abdominal thrusts (also known as the Heimlich maneuver), do ...

Take care of yourself and your growing family by getting the advice that all new parents and parents-to-be need. Read about babyproofing your home, staying healthy during pregnancy, coping with colic, ...