The digestive process starts even before the first bite of food. Find out more about the digestive system and how our bodies break down and absorb the food we eat.

The nose, throat, and lungs are just a few parts of the body that make up the respiratory system. They work together to bring oxygen into the body and take carbon dioxide (a waste product) out.

It’s normal for people to masturbate. Some people do it to relieve stress or tension. It’s nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about.

Even when kids no longer need to ride in a car seat, there are still important safety rules to follow. To protect kids in cars: Kids should use booster seats if they haven’t reached the age or height ...

Alpha thalassemia is a blood disorder in which the body has a problem producing alpha globin, a component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body.

Most spider bites cause mild reactions, but some can cause serious illness or allergic reactions. Here's what to do if you think your child was bitten by a spider.

Occupational therapy can help improve kids' cognitive, physical, and motor skills and build their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.

Adenoids trap germs, so sometimes they swell while fighting an infection. If they get infected, tonsils and adenoids might be removed in a surgery at the same time.

What Are Cochlear Implants? A cochlear implant is a surgically placed device that helps a person with severe hearing loss hear sounds. The cochlea is a snail-shaped part of the inner ear. It turns ...

Chloe and the Nurb take you on a tour of the eyes and how seeing happens. Watch this How the Body Works movie!

Splinters are objects that get embedded under the skin. Usually these are small pieces of wood, but glass, metal, and plastic can be splinters too. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of a Splinter? a small ...

Learn which nutrients you need while pregnant or breastfeeding, and easy ways to add them to your diet.