Alcohol is the drug most widely abused by kids. It's cheap, available, and many kids see their parents drinking at home. Know the health and personal risks of using alcohol.

If your child’s legs aren’t completely straight, he or she may have bowlegs or knock knees. They are common in young children, but usually decrease as the child grows.

Some children develop arches as their baby fat disappears. But some children don't. If not, it's still considered normal. Read on to learn more. 

Fevers are only a symptom of something else happening in the body. Your child can have a fever and not look or feel hot. So always take your child's temperature for at least 1 minute before deciding how serious a fever is.

Colds are a common childhood illness. These suggestions should help your child feel better soon.

Everyone feels down at times. It's a natural part of life. But an unhappy period that's intense or lasts for more than a few weeks is different. It can be a sign of depression.

Counseling, also called talk therapy, has been found to be as effective as medication in treating mild to moderate depression. When done by a trained professional, this treatment is a powerful way to better understand your thoughts and feelings.

Depression is much more serious than just feeling down. Depression is a real illness, just like diabetes or heart disease. It may be associated with chemical changes in the brain.

Everyone feels sad or "blue" from time to time for a few days or weeks. Depression is when these feelings don't go away and they interfere with daily life. Depression is a real illness.

You can take your own blood pressure reading using a digital monitor. Follow these step-by-step directions.