Center for Young Women's Health
AlcoholImages of people drinking alcohol are everywhere — on TV, in the movies, on billboards, in magazines. However, it’s important to remember that alcohol is a drug and can cause … read more
Health Guides
Eating Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment Team
Teens with eating disorder behaviors or symptoms may be referred to an eating disorder program by their pediatrician, family doctor, or nurse practitioner. While no two programs are exactly the … read more
Eating Disorders: Treatment and Therapy Options
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 … read more
Egg Allergy
Egg allergies are one of the most common food allergies in children. An allergy to eggs may develop as young as infancy. Research studies have found that about 70% of … read more
Eating Disorders: Glossary
Amenorrhea: When a female does not get a menstrual period. Amenorrhea is a sign that someone’s weight may be too low or that the hormones in the body are not … read more
Eating Disorders: Healthy Eating
What is healthy eating? Healthy eating is important for both your mind and body. During the recovery process, work with your dietitian to help you learn normalized eating habits. The … read more
Poison Ivy
Do you know what causes poison ivy rash? It’s the sap oil that’s made by poison ivy plants that’s responsible for irritant reactions. It’s the same substance that’s found in … read more
Eating Disorders: Myths
Myth: Everyone with an eating disorder is underweight. Truth: Although most people with clinically-diagnosed anorexia are underweight, or have lost a significant amount of weight, people suffering from bulimia, binge … read more
Healthy Body Image and Self-Esteem for Teens with Facial Differences
If you have a scar, birthmark, or uniquely shaped face, you probably know how hard it can be to look different from everyone else. You might be reminded of that … read more
Asthma: Diagnosis and Treatment
If I think I have asthma what should I do? If you haven’t been to your health care provider yet and you think you might have asthma, call and make … read more