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What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Teens
Teens with type 2 diabetes have to pay close attention to what they eat and do.
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Lyme Disease for Teens
Lyme disease can be treated if it's caught early. Find out what causes it, how it's treated, and how to prevent it.
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Acanthosis Nigricans for Teens
Acanthosis nigricans is a darkening and thickening of the skin that can be a sign of other medical conditions. Find out more.
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Head Lice for Teens
Lice aren't dangerous, but they do spread from person to person easily. They can also be hard to get rid of. Find out how to prevent lice -- and what to do if someone you know has them.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Teens
In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries produce higher than normal amounts of certain hormones, which can interfere with egg development and release. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat PCOS.
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Gonorrhea for Teens
The STD gonorrhea can be very dangerous if it's not treated, even in someone who has mild or no symptoms. For information about how to protect yourself, read this article.
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Molluscum Contagiosum for Teens
The skin rash molluscum contagiosum isn't a big deal. Find out what to do about it in this article for teens.
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Medicines for Diabetes for Teens
Diabetes medicines help keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range and may help prevent problems now and later.
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Telling Your Partner You Have an STD for Teens
If you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD), it’s best for your partner or any past partners to hear it from you. Here’s how to have the talk.
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Pneumonia for Teens
Pneumonia is a common lung infection that can usually be treated without a hospital stay.