Health Guides

Diabetes is a chronic (long-term) condition that occurs when your body doesn’t make enough insulin, or when your body has trouble using the insulin that it does make. There are […]

DXA stands for “Dual–energy X–ray Absorptiometry.” It’s the most widely used method to measure bone density (how solid your bones are) and to see if your bones are thinning. Two x-ray beams, […]

Emergency contraception (EC) is a backup method of birth control for preventing pregnancy after unprotected PIV (penis-in-vagina) sex. Even though it’s commonly called the “morning-after pill,” EC includes both pills […]

“Energy Drinks” have become very popular and can be found in most convenience stores, vending machines, and grocery stores. Some of the common brands of energy drinks and energy supplements […]

The contraceptive sponge is a small, donut-shaped foam sponge that contains a spermicide called Nonoxynol-9. The contraceptive sponge is a vaginal barrier method that prevents pregnancy by keeping sperm from fertilizing an […]

Healthy relationships are fun and make you feel good about yourself. You can have a healthy relationship with anyone in your life, including your family, friends and dating partners. What […]

There are many benefits to kicking the smoking habit. Stopping will lower risk for many health problems which include different types of cancer, heart and breathing problems. However, in order […]

There are about 150 different types of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and more than 40 are sexually transmitted. Researchers keep track of the different types of HPV by identifying them with […]

Iron is a mineral that helps build red blood cells, which is especially important for growing teens. Iron helps your blood cells carry oxygen, which provides energy throughout the body. […]

What are labia? People assigned female at birth  are born with two sets of labia. These are located on the vulva, which is the name for the outer part of the  genitals. […]