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Does chocolate causes acne? Is there an “acne diet”?

Some people believe that chocolate, along with soda, greasy foods, and dirt cause acne, but these are just myths – not true at all. There’s no such thing as an […]

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Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis

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Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis (Ju-ven-ile My-as-theen-ia Grav-is – or JMG) is a childhood form of myasthenia gravis (MG), which is seen in adults. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that the […]

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Bad Breath (Halitosis)

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About 50% of people have daytime bad breath or halitosis. The good news is there are ways to help prevent it. What is bad breath? Bad breath, or halitosis (the […]

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Dandruff

Dandruff isn’t a serious condition and it’s not contagious, but those annoying white flakes can prevent you from wearing your favorite shirt. There are many effective and available treatments without […]

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Female Condom or Internal Condoms

The internal condom, also known as the “female condom,” is a lubricated sheath worn by the female inside of their vagina during sex. The FC2 is a type of internal […]

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Medical Research in the Clinic Setting

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Each year, billions of dollars are spent on medical research in order to learn more about various diseases and improve healthcare. As a young person, there are many health topics […]

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Tattoos

Body art has been a form of self-expression for centuries. For some it may be a fashion statement, and for others, a tattoo may have religious, cultural or personal meaning. […]

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Constipation

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Teens usually don’t talk about their bathroom habits with their friends but if they did, they would find out that most people have trouble having a bowel movement or BM […]

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Hearing and Music

When you’re listening to music with headphones or earbuds, do people around you ever complain because they can hear your music, too? After a pop or rock concert, do you […]

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Indoor Tanning

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You probably know that too much sun exposure can be harmful to your skin and may lead to wrinkles and skin cancer, but what about indoor tanning? Since you’re not […]

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