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• Is It OK to Say “That’s So Gay”?

  Like other words meant to hurt someone, it's best not to use the word "gay" in a mean way.

• Should You Fight a Bully?

  There are usually better, smarter choices than fighting if you are dealing with a bully.

• Will Pet Hair on My Clothes Bother My Allergic Friends?

  You might not have allergies, but what if your friends do? Find out the answer to a reader's hairy question!

• Will Toothpaste Make a Pimple Go Away?

  Some people say toothpaste will clear up a pimple. Does it work or will it make the pimple worse? Let's find out.

• Why Am I Left-Handed?

  It's more than all right to be left-handed. Find out more in this article for kids.

• Are Video Games Bad for Me?

  You love your video games, but how much is too much? Find out in this article for kids.

• Why Do I Have to Wash My Hands After Using the Bathroom?

  Wash after you flush! Find out why in this article for kids.

• What’s Blood?

  It swirls through your veins and arteries, but what is it really? Find out about blood in this article for kids.

• What Are Glands?

  You've heard of glands, but what are they? Find out in this article for kids.

• Why Do I Get an Electric Shock?

  Zap! You touched the doorknob and got a shock. Why does that happen? Find out in this article for kids.

• What Are Taste Buds?

  Without taste buds, life would have less flavor. Find out why in this article for kids.

• What’s Mad Cow Disease?

  Mad cow disease is a rare illness people can get from eating infected beef. Find out what steps are being taken to prevent it.

• How Does Fluoride Work?

  Fluoride fights cavities. Find out how in this article for kids.

• What’s Cauliflower Ear?

  Have you ever seen someone whose ear looks bumpy and lumpy? It could be cauliflower ear! Find out more in this article for kids.

• What Is a Coma?

  A coma can be difficult to understand, especially because it may look like the person is just sleeping. Find out what a coma is and how people recover from them.

• What Are Freckles?

  Do you have freckles or know someone who does? Find out what freckles are in this article.

• Does Eating Turkey Make Me Sleepy?

  After that second helping of Thanksgiving dinner, you feel a little sleepy. Could turkey be to blame? Find out in this article for kids!

• What’s Motion Sickness?

  Have you ever had motion sickness? Find out how to handle it in this article for kids.

• What’s Mono?

  Kissing is just one of the ways that someone can spread mononucleosis. Most people who get mono are between the ages of 15 and 25, but younger kids can get it, too.

• What Should I Do if My Family Fights?

  It's normal for family members to disagree once in a while. Learn how keep your cool during an argument.

• Why Does My Body Jerk Before I Fall Asleep?

  Ever feel like you're falling as you drift off to sleep? It's completely normal. Find out more in this article for kids.

• How Can I Feel Better About My Body?

  It's normal to wish you could change something about your body. Find out more about these feelings in this article for kids.

• When Will I Get My Period?

  It's normal to be a little worried or anxious about getting your period. Find out more in this article for kids.

• What Is a Gene?

  Why does one kid have green eyes while another kid's eyes are brown? It's all in the genes! Find out how genes work, what happens when there are problems with genes, and more.

• What’s a Birthmark?

  Birthmarks, also known as hemangiomas, get their name for one reason: They are marks on the skin of a lot of newborn babies! Find out more about birthmarks in this article for kids.

• What’s the Right Weight for Me?

  TV shows, movies, and magazines show pictures of people who are thin. Does that mean being thin is best? Not necessarily. Find out more by reading this article for kids.

• Somebody in My Friend’s Family Died. What Should I Do?

  Someone important to your friend has died. What do you do?

• Why Do Eyes Water?

  What does it mean when your eyes water? It's not the same as crying - or is it?

• Why Do I Shiver?

  Shiver me timbers! Your body shivers when it's trying to get warm. Find out why in this article for kids.

• Why Does My Nose Run?

  You may have heard the old joke: If your nose is running and your feet smell, you must be upside down! But did you ever wonder why your nose runs?

• What’s Cholesterol?

  Chances are, you've heard about cholesterol a lot lately, but you might be wondering what it is. Here's your chance to get the lowdown in our article just for kids.

• What’s a Funny Bone?

  You've banged your elbow and it feels tingly and strange. Find out why in this article for kids.

• What Are Reflexes?

  Reflexes help protect your body. Find out what they are in this article for kids.

• What’s a Bruise?

  Have you ever had a bruise that turned a bunch of different colors before it went away? Find out why in this article for kids.

• Why Does My Foot Fall Asleep?

  Is your foot asleep? Find out why in this article for kids.

• Ice Cream Headaches

  That ice cream cone has quickly given you a bad headache, also known as brain freeze. If you want to know more about the pain, read our article for kids.

• What Causes Hiccups?

  Wonder why hiccups happen? Find out more in this article for kids.

• Why Do I Have a Belly Button?

  A belly button, also called a navel, is something everyone in the world has! You can find out why in our article for kids.

• Why Do I Need to Wash My Hands?

  Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading. Learn all about the best way to wash your hands in this article for kids.

• Why Does My Skin Get Wrinkly in Water?

  What happens when you spend a long time in the water? Your skin gets wrinkly! Find out why in this article for kids.

• What It’s Like to Be Color Blind

  You might think being color blind means you can't see any colors. But that's not true. Find out more in this article for kids.

• What’s an Adam’s Apple?

  Where's your Adam's apple? Do you even have one? Find out in this article for kids.

• What Are Germs?

  You know they can hurt you, but what are these invisible creatures? Find out in this article for kids.

• What’s a Cavity?

  Cavities are small holes in your teeth that need to be filled. Find out what causes tooth decay and how dentists handle it.

• What’s Wrong With Biting My Nails?

  Do you bite your fingernails? If so, you're not alone. Learn more about nail biting - and how to stop it - in this article.

• Why Do I Yawn?

  If you yawn in class, you'll probably notice a few other people will start yawning, too. Why is that?

• What Makes Me Sneeze?

  If you just sneezed, something was probably irritating or tickling the inside of your nose. Learn more about why you sneeze in this article for kids.

• Why Do I Need to Sleep?

  Sleep is vital for giving your body a rest and allowing it to prepare for the next day. This article about sleep will teach you why your brain needs to spend time in bed getting zzzz's!

• Can Loud Music Hurt My Ears?

  Loud music can cause temporary and permanent hearing loss. Learn how to protect your ears so you won't be saying, "Huh? What did you say?"

• Why Do I Have Pain?

  When your body is injured in some way, your nerves send messages to your brain about what's going on. Your brain then makes you feel pain. Read our pain-free article for kids.

• How Do Pain Relievers Work?

  Everybody has pain once in a while, but pain relievers can help. Find out how these medicines work in this article for kids.