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Alcohol

Updated 30 August 2023 under Health Guides.

Images of people drinking alcohol are everywhere — on TV, in the movies, on billboards, in magazines, and on social media. However, it’s important to remember that alcohol is a […]

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Celiac Disease

Updated 3 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Celiac disease (also known as coeliac disease or celiac sprue) is the name of a condition in which the body’s own immune system overreacts to gluten, a protein found in […]

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Eating Disorders: Symptoms

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms of anorexia can be hard to notice because people with this condition can be very good at hiding their eating disorder behaviors. They may take small bites, organize […]

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Eating Disorders: Causes and Risk Factors

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

There are many theories about what causes eating disorders and for each person the reason can be different. However, most eating disorders are caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors and […]

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Eating Disorders: Treatment and Therapy Options

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Treatment for an eating disorder is a very individualized process. Therefore, there are different types of treatments depending on how medically stable a person is and how much emotional support […]

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Eating Disorders: Healthy Eating

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

What is healthy balanced eating? Healthy eating is important for both your mind and body. During the recovery process, work with your dietitian to help you learn balanced eating habits. […]

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Pregnancy: Unplanned Pregnancy – About Abortion

Updated 2 November 2023 under Health Guides.

 Abortion Many youth have questions about pregnancy and abortion.  If you have just found out that you are pregnant, you may feel overwhelmed, sad, happy, or unsure about options and […]

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Pregnancy: Unplanned Pregnancy – About Adoption

Updated 2 November 2023 under Health Guides.

Adoption Adoption is one option for teens who are pregnant and not ready and/or unable to care for a child once it is born. There are several reasons why a […]

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Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)

Updated 23 December 2023 under Health Guides.

What is enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)? Enterovirus D68, pronounced “enter-o-vy-rus” is one of a family of 100 enteroviruses that causes respiratory and other symptoms that can be mild to severe. Mild […]

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Stuttering

Updated 18 September 2023 under Health Guides.

Approximately 80 million people around the world stutter and more than 3 million people in the United States stutter. According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders […]

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