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Protein is needed to build and repair your muscles, make and maintain hair and skin, fight against infections, and carry oxygen in your blood. Proteins are made up of twenty […]

Your body could be making extra amounts of a hormone called prolactin, which can cause a white discharge from your nipples. It doesn’t have an odor. Occasionally teen girls have […]

There are a few reasons that sex might be uncomfortable or hurt sometimes. Don’t try to tough it out. Pain is the body’s signal that something isn’t right! If you […]

The external (male) condom is a sheath (covering) worn over the penis during sexual activity. It prevents pregnancy by acting as a barrier, preventing semen from entering the vagina so […]

Trichomoniasis is a common type of . It occurs in both teens and adults. What causes trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is caused by a single-cell parasite called a trichomonad. Unlike yeast infections, […]

Bladder exstrophy is a rare condition that affects males and females. Only 1 out of every 20,000 babies born will have bladder exstrophy, and there is no known cause. What […]

Even though it can be hard to make time for breakfast when you’re rushing to school in the morning, there are many benefits to eating a healthy breakfast. Eating breakfast […]

Dietary fat found in food is important for your health and is needed for your body’s normal growth and development. Dietary fat has many different functions in your body, including: […]

Fad diets are marketed as quick ways to lose weight. The most popular fads tend to change from year to year, but the promises they make don’t. Diets such as […]

Dark green leafy vegetables are good sources of many vitamins (such as vitamins A, C, and K and folate) and minerals (such as iron and calcium). They’re also great sources of fiber. Research […]