From enjoying the great outdoors to playing sports safely, here's how to protect yourself and deal with emergencies.

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What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but very serious infection. TSS is a medical emergency. So it's important to know how to prevent it and what signs to watch for. With ...

Coughing is a healthy reflex that helps clear the airways. A severe cough or one that lasts more than a week requires a medical checkup. But many coughs are caused by a virus that just needs to run ...

How Does the Brain Work? And How Does the Nervous System Work? How do you remember the way to your friend's house? Why do your eyes blink without you ever thinking about it? Where do dreams come from?

The male reproductive system is made up of the parts inside and outside the body that help a male make a baby. Both the male and female reproductive system are needed for this. The male reproductive ...

How much do you know about the urinary system, which makes pee? Find out by taking this quiz!

Everybody knows that some organs in the human body are necessary for survival: you need your brain, your heart, your lungs, your kidneys... KIDNEYS? Absolutely. Even though you won't find a ...

What Does the Heart Do? The heart is a pump, usually beating about 60 to 100 times per minute. With each heartbeat, the heart sends blood throughout our bodies, carrying oxygen to every cell. After ...

New parents spend a lot of time changing diapers — babies may use 10 diapers a day or more! Diaper changing might seem complicated at first. But with a little practice, you'll find that keeping your ...

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 ...

Sore throats are usually caused by viruses. Here's what to do if your child has a sore throat.