Health Guides

Removing pubic hair is a personal preference. Some people trim their pubic hair, or go to a salon to have a “bikini wax”; others prefer to shave just about every […]

You may have a new kind of freedom during your teen years. Your parent(s) or guardian(s) may give you more responsibilities and the chance to spend more time with your […]

Soy refers to products such as soy milk, cheese, yogurt, tofu, ice cream, and other foods that are made from soybeans. While soy foods have become more popular in the […]

Female sterilization, also called “tubal sterilization” is a huge decision because it’s a permanent type of contraceptive. This means that it protects against pregnancy forever. Individuals who choose this option usually do […]

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 […]

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a spirochete (a very small organism). It can affect the entire body and needs to be treated with antibiotics early to avoid serious problems. […]

Nobody likes to feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, but sometimes these feelings occur when you have a lot to do. If you learn to manage your time, you’ll lessen these […]

Trichomoniasis is a common type of . It occurs in both teens and adults. What causes trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is caused by a single-cell parasite called a trichomonad. Unlike yeast infections, […]

What are my options if I have an unplanned pregnancy? If you are confirmed to have an intrauterine pregnancy, you have 3 options: Continue with the pregnancy and become a parent […]

What is a vegetarian? A vegetarian is someone who doesn’t eat meat, including beef, chicken, pork, or fish and may or may not choose to eat other animal-derived products such […]