I feel that I am extremely nervous this year. I will suddenly feel overwhelmed by school, the prospect of college, or something in the news (particularly school shootings) and my stomach will feel sick and I can’t stop shaking. What should I do?
Sometimes people think that teenagers don’t have much to be worried or anxious about. However, as you have pointed out there are many important challenges that teens face. There are […]
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
If you live in an area where there have been cases of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV), you may have heard about it on the news. Although it is […]
Read moreI have had my period since I was 10. It’s been 3 years and my periods are still irregular. Sometimes I get them every month and then it doesn’t come for another 3. I am not stressed or work out too much. Should I visit my doctor about this?
Thank you for your question! During the first 1-2 years after a young woman starts her period, her cycles may be irregular; however, after that the menstrual cycle will typically […]
Read moreWhy am I eating a lot of food? I feel like I’m gonna get fat if I keep eating a lot… Is this normal?
/It is perfectly normal for any adolescent to feel like they are eating a lot of food. During adolescence your body is still growing and the only way it can […]
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I’m having a funny discharge that’s yellow in color, should I be concerned?
Thanks for your question! It can be normal to have a small amount of vaginal discharge because the vagina makes a fluid that naturally cleans itself. The fluid can change […]
Read moreI have severe depression and I got horrible grades last year. I want to do well in school but it’s hard when I’m always sad and tired. What are some tips to succeed?
Thank you for your question, and kudos to you for reaching out! Asking for help can be very difficult. By asking this question, you are taking steps to take care […]
Read moreI am developing a lot of stretch marks on my body. Is there anything I can do other than workout/lose weight? Are they permanent?
Stretch marks are actually a kind of scar that appears when the skin stretches quickly (with weight gain) or shrinks (with sudden weight loss). It’s common to develop stretch marks […]
Read moreI have this weird feeling that my vagina doesn’t seem normal. I have two folds of skin that cover the middle of my vagina. Is this normal?
The two folds of skin that you describe are likely your “labia”, which are located on the outside of your vagina and are completely normal. The medical word for these […]
Read moreCan you get bowel cancer at 13 years old?
Colon cancer is very rare in children; however, anyone no matter what age who has chronic unexplained constipation (difficulty having bowel movements), abdominal distention (bloating of the belly) and bleeding from the […]
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I joined the gym 2 months ago to just be active. I thought I would get used to it but I absolutely hate going to the gym. Everyone suggests that I keep going but even thinking about having to go to the gym ruins my day. Is it a bad idea to give up?
/Thanks for your question! Two months of trying out the gym seems like a sufficient amount of time to know if you like going or not. If you want to […]
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