Center for Young Women's Health

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 […]

Amenorrhea: When someone stops getting their a menstrual period (or never gets their period even though they should). Amenorrhea is a sign that someone’s weight may be too low or that […]

Myth: Everyone with an eating disorder is underweight. Truth: Eating disorders affect individuals across the weight spectrum. Eating disorders do not discriminate based on body-size.   Myth: Eating disorders are just an extreme […]

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 […]

Caffeine is a naturally occurring chemical found in the leaves, beans, seeds, and fruits of many different plants. It’s also added to some foods, drinks, supplements, and pain relievers. Caffeine […]