Health Guides

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency or POI (previously called Premature Ovarian Failure, or POF) affects approximately 1 out of every 1000 teens and adult women between 15-29 years of age. What is […]

Scabies is an infestation caused by a mite that burrows into the skin. When the mite burrows in the skin to lay its eggs, it causes an itchy rash. Who gets […]

The effects of body image on self-esteem can be especially powerful during the teenage years. Although it’s perfectly normal to have negative thoughts and feelings towards yourself once in a […]

Most teens are aware that people who have smoked for a while can get lung cancer and various life threatening lung disorders, eventually leading to death, but many don’t know […]

Anyone who has had sexual contact can get an STI. Men and women of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels can get STIs. According to the Center for […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

Have you ever wondered what’s in the back of your throat? Besides your uvula (the piece of tissue that hangs down in the middle and looks like a tiny punching […]

Most girls who play sports have regular menstrual periods, and girls who are very active may skip a few periods. However, some girls who train really hard and don’t get […]