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Salud dental: Manteniendo tus dientes limpios

Updated 28 October 2014 under Guías de la Salud.

La mayoría de los adolescentes saben que cepillarse y usar el hilo dental puede prevenir cavidades, pero sabias que cepillártelo muy duro se desgata la superficie de tus dientes y […]

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I have bad pimples on my legs. Is this normal and how do I get rid of them?

Updated 22 October 2014 under Ask Us.

Pimples on your legs can be caused from a variety of things. For example: you could be reacting to a certain kind of material that your pants or jeans are […]

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I have pimples near my vagina…what’s happening?

Updated 9 October 2014 under Ask Us.

If you shave your pubic hair, it’s entirely possible that the bumps that look like pimples could be caused from ingrown hairs. If this is the case, it’s best not […]

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My eight year old daughter found a small lump on her breast area and says it’s really sore. Is this normal for her age?

Updated 3 October 2014 under Ask Us.

It’s common for girls to feel small lumps on their chest as their breasts are developing. Some girls will also complain of “tingling or aching” (in the chest area) as […]

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What are wisdom teeth and how can I tell if I have them?

Updated 24 September 2014 under Ask Us.

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to develop. They are located on each side of the jaw in the very back of your mouth. By the time you are between […]

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Should I be concerned about a dark spot on my nipple that I’ve had for years?

Updated 10 September 2014 under Ask Us.

The darks spot on your areola (nipple) or anywhere else on your skin can be as common as freckle or a mole or something more serious. Most of the time […]

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Is it ok to be a little overweight?

Updated 5 September 2014 under Ask Us.

Being healthy isn’t just about how much you weigh. Being healthy is about doing things such as eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, feeling good about yourself, managing stress, not watching […]

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I usually go 2-3 days without sleeping and then I only sleep a couple of hours and then the cycle repeats. I know this isn’t healthy but what can I do?

Updated 27 August 2014 under Ask Us.

I usually go 2-3 days without sleeping and then I only sleep a couple of hours and then the cycle repeats. I know this isn’t healthy but what can I […]

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How can I get rid of the stretch marks on my thighs?

Updated 29 July 2014 under Ask Us.

Stretch marks are fine lines that look purplish or reddish when they first appear. These marks tend to show up when a person grows or gains weight very quickly. Stretch […]

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Will I always have asthma?

Updated 9 July 2014 under Ask Us.

Studies have shown that asthma usually does not go away, and that the swelling in your lungs actually stays there even when your asthma is not bothering you. This is […]

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