Health Guides

Although meningococcal infections are rare, they are very serious diseases that can cause death. Even with early treatment, there is a risk of serious complications. Luckily, there is a vaccine […]

“Take one sip. Just try one hit. What’s the problem? What are you afraid of?” Sometimes your friends may ask you to do things that you aren’t comfortable with. Sometimes […]

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 […]

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. […]

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common type of infection caused by bacteria (germs). Anyone at any age can get a UTI. What is the urinary tract? The urinary tract […]

As you get older your health care needs will change. Your teen years are a good time to talk with your primary care provider (PCP) about whether you need to […]

Gambling involves betting money (or other valuables) for the chance to win money or other things. Some gambling activities (such as darts or pool) require skill, where other activities are […]

It’s perfectly normal to feel sad and even heartbroken if you lose a pet. Pets are often a member of the family so it makes sense that you would feel […]

Everybody makes mistakes. Sometimes you may be aware that you’ve made a bad choice and other times, your intentions may be good but you still mess up.  This is because […]

When you enter into a relationship you can’t be certain whether it will last for a couple of weeks, months or years. There is no way of knowing for sure. […]