Dental Health: Braces and Wisdom Teeth
If you’ve been told by your dentist that your teeth are not aligned correctly or your teeth are too crowded, you may need braces. Braces are the most common way […]
Read moreDental Health: General Information
Oral health (also known as dental health) is caring for your mouth which includes your teeth, gums, and tongue. Brushing your teeth twice a day is important to keep your […]
Read moreMilk Allergy
/Many people may think they are allergic to milk, but in reality, only 1-3% of infants are born with a milk allergy, and most outgrow it by the time they […]
Read moreHealthy Eating
/What is “healthy eating?” Healthy eating is a way of balancing the food you eat to keep your body and mind strong, energized, and well nourished. Healthy eating is an […]
Read moreSprains and Strains
/Sprains and strains are fairly common, and luckily most kids and teens heal quickly. These are fairly common injuries especially if you are an active teen who plays a sport […]
Read moreCortes Pequeños y Rasguños
La mayoría de los cortes y los rasguños son heridas pequeñas que pueden ser tratadas en casa, pero es bueno saber cuándo debes recibir atención médica para ti o alguien […]
Read moreI haven’t had my period for a year. What should I do?
If you haven’t had your period for a year and you’re not taking birth control pills continuously (without a break), you should make an appointment with your health care provider […]
Read moreIntra-Uterine Devices (IUDs)
/An intra-uterine device is a type of birth control that is inserted through the vagina and cervix into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. There is more than one kind of […]
Read moreHow do I know if I’m a virgin?
The answer to this question depends on how you define “virginity.” There’s no medical definition of “virginity.” You may decide you’re a virgin until you’ve had penis-in-vagina sex, until you’ve […]
Read moreCuts and Scrapes
/Most cuts and scrapes are small injuries that can be treated at home, but it’s good to know when to get medical care for yourself or someone else. Wound care: […]
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