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Health Essentials (for Teens)
From growing up to getting braces, popping pimples to catching some ZZZs, this section gives you the basics on your changing body — from head to toe.
- 5 Ideas for Better Sleep
- Backpack Basics
- Common Sleep Problems
- Cuts, Scratches, and Scrapes
- Earbuds
- Easy Exercises for Teens
- How Much Sleep Do I Need?
- How to Do a Testicular Self-Exam (Slideshow)
- Hygiene Basics
- Ingrown Toenails
- Secondhand Smoke
- Sickle Cell Trait: 3 Ways to Stay Healthy
- Staying at a Healthy Weight
- Taking Care of Your Teeth
- Taking Care of Your Vision
- Tampons, Pads, and Other Period Supplies
- Technology: 5 Ways To Reboot Yourself
- Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin
- What Causes Bad Breath?
- Why Exercise Is Wise
- About the Body Basics Library
- All About Your Brain & Nervous System
- Blood
- Bones, Muscles, and Joints
- Digestive System
- Ears
- Endocrine System
- Eyes
- Female Reproductive System
- Hair, Skin, and Nails
- How Do the Joints Work? (Video)
- Lungs and Respiratory System
- Male Reproductive System
- Metabolism
- Spleen & Lymphatic System
- The Immune System
- The Urinary System & Kidneys
- Your Heart & Circulatory System
- Your Mouth & Teeth
- 5 Tips for Dealing With Shots
- 5 Ways to Fight the Flu
- 5 Ways to Stay Healthy for the Holidays
- Blood Types
- Donating Blood
- Genes and Genetics
- Getting Rid of Old Medicines
- Health Insurance Basics
- Health Insurance: Cracking the Code
- How Can I Deal With Nightmares?
- How to Fill a Prescription
- Puberty Basics
- Refilling a Prescription
- Vaccine Basics
- What Does It Mean to Be a Carrier for a Genetic Condition?
- What's the Difference Between Infectious and Contagious?
- Your Medical Records
- 5 Tips for Dealing With Shots
- ADHD Medicines
- Adolescent Medicine Specialists
- All About Orthodontia
- Allergy Testing
- Blood Transfusions
- Blood Types
- Breast Exams
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Choosing Your Own Doctor
- Electronic Health Records
- Feeling Comfortable With a Doctor of a Different Gender
- Getting Rid of Old Medicines
- Gyn Checkups
- Having a Healthy Pregnancy
- Health Insurance Basics
- Health Insurance: Cracking the Code
- How Can I Take Charge of My Own Medical Care?
- I Think I Have a Mental Health Problem. Who Can I Talk To?
- Managing Your Medical Care (Topic Center)
- Medical Tests: What to Expect (Video)
- Medicines for Diabetes
- Pap Smears
- Pelvic Exams
- Physical Therapy
- Plastic Surgery
- Questions You Can Ask Your Doctor
- Sickle Cell Disease: Take Charge of Your Health
- Sickle Cell Trait: 3 Ways to Stay Healthy
- Taking Charge of Your Medical Care
- Talking to Your Doctor
- Testicular Exams
- The Flu Vaccine
- Understanding Medicines and What They Do
- What to Expect When Your Cast Comes Off
- What's It Like to Have Surgery?
- What's It Like to Stay in the Hospital?
- What's the Difference Between a Treatment and a Cure?
- Why Do Doctors Press on Your Stomach During a Checkup?
- Wound Healing and Care
- 10 Tips for Better Skin Without Pricey Products
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acne
- Blisters, Calluses, and Corns
- Body Piercing
- Bruises
- Can Acne Scars Be Removed?
- Cellulite
- Cuts, Scratches, and Scrapes
- Dandruff
- Hair Removal
- Head Lice
- I Got Blisters From a Sunburn. What Should I Do?
- Indoor Tanning
- Ingrown Toenails
- Is It a Good Idea to Use Skin Care Products?
- Melanoma
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Shaving
- Stretch Marks
- Tanning
- Tattoos
- Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin
- Vitiligo
- What Can I Do About Acne?
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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