Topic: General Health

Yes. There are certain foods that you can stick to your braces or get stuck in between your braces and teeth that can lead to cavities and/or mouth soreness. You […]

The answer to this is no. Right up until puberty, everyone grows at a slow rate. Then, when puberty hits, every teen has a growth spurt. The timing of this […]

Stretch marks on the hips, thighs, and breasts are very common and completely normal. They often appear during puberty, pregnancy, or with rapid weight gain. Stretch marks will usually fade […]

People aren’t exactly born “naturally fat”. Genetics does play an important part in weight, though. People with certain genes are more likely to overeat and be less active and may […]

It’s very common for your breasts to grow at different rates while they’re developing. Usually they’ll look about the same size by the time they’re done growing. If the size […]

If you’re a teen with acne, you are not alone. Acne is a common and treatable skin condition that causes pimples or “zits” and other skin problems. About 80-90% of […]

It may seem unfair that girls get periods and boys don’t, but it’s because their bodies are different. Girls have reproductive organs which include a uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, […]

I have thinned out over my years of puberty, but I’m still overweight. I like looking thin but I know I’m not as healthy as I could be. Any suggestions? […]

It’s possible to get your period while you’re swimming, but the cold water usually makes the flow less, so you might not even notice. If you have your period, you […]

It’s normal for a girl to get her period as early as 9 years old, as late as 15 years old, or about 2-3 years after breast development. Girls who […]