Center for Young Women's Health

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Cuts and Scrapes

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Most cuts and scrapes are small injuries that can be treated at home, but it’s good to know when to get medical care for yourself or someone else. Wound care: […]

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

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HPV, short for Human Papillomavirus, is a group of about 150 different kinds of viruses, some of which cause warts on the hands and feet and others which cause genital […]

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Intra-Uterine Devices (IUDs)

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An intra-uterine device is a type of birth control that is inserted through the vagina and cervix into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. There is more than one kind of […]

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Nutrition Facts Label

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The Nutrition Facts Label explains what nutrients (components of food your body needs to grow and stay healthy) and how much of those nutrients are found in one serving of […]

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Poison Ivy

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Do you know what causes poison ivy rash? It’s the sap oil that’s made by the poison ivy plant that’s responsible for irritant reactions, called “urushiol”. It’s the same substance […]

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