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.

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 ...

Your brain is the boss of your body and runs the whole show. Learn more in this article for kids.

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 ...

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.

It may seem scary to go to a hospital, but doctors and nurses are there to help people who are sick or hurt feel better. Read our article for kids to find out what happens inside a hospital.

Lead is a metal that's found in the environment and many consumer products. It can be toxic (poisonous) to people and animals. Lead poisoning happens when too much lead gets into the body. In kids, ...

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 ...

Your skin is usually fairly elastic, but when you grow or gain weight really quickly (like during puberty), you may get fine lines on your body called stretch marks.

What's something kids are doing all day, every day? Breathing! Your lungs are large and in charge of breathing, so read all about them in this article.

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