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One of the first tests you may have when you’re pregnant is a blood test to check your blood type and Rhesus (REE-suhs) factor, or Rh factor. Your Rh factor may play a role in your baby's health, so ...

Utilizar un condón al mantener relaciones sexuales puede ayudar a prevenir las enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS) y el embarazo. Pero utilizar dos preservativos a la vez no te proporcionará ...

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 ...

What Is Chiari I Malformation? Chiari I malformation (key-AR-ee mal-fore-MAY-shun) is when the cerebellum — the part of the brain that controls coordination and muscle movement — pushes down through ...

Sounds are everywhere, and you have two cool parts on your body that let you hear them all: your ears! The outer ear is made up of the pinna — also called the auricle (say: OR-ih-kul) — and the ear ...

Which part of your body lets you read the back of a cereal box, check out a rainbow, and see a softball heading your way? Which part lets you cry when you're sad and makes tears to protect itself?

Did you know you have more than 600 muscles in your body? They do everything from pumping blood throughout your body to helping you lift your heavy backpack. You control some of your muscles, while ...

Sportsmanship is when people who are playing or watching a sport treat each other with respect. This includes players, parents, coaches, officials, and fans. Kids might not know how to show they’re ...

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 ...

Vomiting can be caused by many things, most commonly gastroenteritis (the "stomach flu"). Vomiting (throwing up) can cause kids to lose fluids, salts, and minerals, so it's important to make sure ...

Everyone feels stressed out at times. You can avoid getting too stressed out by handling everyday pressures and problems, asking for help when you need it, and making time to relax.