
Scoliosis: General Information
/Scoliosis means that your spine, or “backbone,” is curved. Most people with curved spines also have rotated spines. What causes scoliosis? There are different types of scoliosis and different reasons […]
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Is it good to starve myself and only eat fruit while I’m dieting?
/No! Your body needs nutrients from ALL of the food groups. While fruit is healthy, your body also needs protein, whole grains, dairy, vegetables, and healthy fats. Fad diets usually […]
Read morePregnancy: How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy
/If you’ve decided to continue your pregnancy, it’s very important to make healthy choices. Make an appointment with your health care provider and begin prenatal care early. Make sure you […]
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Is it true that having lumps on the breast is a sign of breast cancer?
A breast lump can be concerning, but most breast lumps that teens have are not caused by cancer but rather from normal changes that happen during development. If you find […]
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Hymens: Types of Hymens
/Hymen: a thin membrane that surrounds the opening to the vagina. Hymens can come in different shapes. The most common hymen in young women is shaped like a half moon. This […]
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Migraine Headaches
/Most people have headaches once in a while, but not everyone gets the same type of headache and some people get more than one type of headache. Migraine headaches are […]
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Panic Attacks
/Getting nervous before giving a presentation at school or before a big game is normal – but if you’ve ever felt like you’re going to lose control, have a heart […]
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My vaginal lips hang out of my bathing suit because they’re so long. Is this normal?
Labial hypertrophy is a long name that means the enlargement of the labia (sometimes called the vaginal lips). This isn’t a serious condition. It can be normal, but it can […]
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