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• Anorexia for Parents

  
  

  People with the eating disorder anorexia are very afraid of gaining weight. They have unrealistic views of their body and try to eat as little as possible. They also might exercise too much or do other things to lose weight.

• Eating Disorders for Teens

  
  

  Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as attitudes and feelings about food and their body. This article for teens describes how different eating disorders impact a person's health and emotions.

• Dealing With Addiction for Teens

  
  

  Find out what you can do if you think you or a friend has a drug or alcohol addiction - from recognizing the warning signs to suggestions to help you stay clean.

• Concussions: Alex's Story for Teens

  
  

  Alex plays high school football, track, basketball, and lacrosse. He's had two concussions. Here, he talks about his experience and what he learned.

• Having a Healthy Pregnancy for Teens

  
  

  Whether you feel confused, worried, scared, or excited, you'll want to know how your life will change, what you can do to have a healthy baby.

• Can a Doctor Tell if You've Been Masturbating? for Teens

  
  

  The only way a doctor might know if someone has been masturbating is if the area was irritated enough to make it red or a darker shade than usual.

• How's Your Self-Esteem? (Quiz) for Teens

  
  

  This quiz can give you insight into things that might affect your self-esteem so you can learn how to build and protect it.

• How to Handle an Emergency for Kids

  
  

  In a medical emergency, kids can be heroes just by calling for help. Find out more in this article for kids.

• Anorexia Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

  
  

  What teachers should know about anorexia, and how to help students with the eating disorder.

• Hey! A Tarantula Bit Me! for Kids

  
  

  A tarantula is a black, hairy spider that is about two to three inches long. Learn all about spiders and tarantulas in this fun article for kids.