Tampons

Updated 11 June 2022 under Health Guides.

You may feel nervous about using a tampon for the first time. It’s normal to feel nervous, especially if you have any unanswered questions about tampons. What are tampons and […]

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Migraine Headaches

Updated 6 September 2022 under Health Guides.

Most people have headaches once in a while, but not everyone gets the same type of headache and some people get more than one type of headache. Migraine headaches are […]

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DXA Scan

Updated 18 March 2022 under For Parents.

DXA stands for “Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry”. It’s the most widely used method to measure bone density (how solid a person’s bones are). Does a DXA scan hurt? The test doesn’t […]

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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Updated 12 October 2022 under Health Guides.

Perhaps you know someone at school or have a sibling or relative who has a diagnosis on the autism spectrum, or maybe you have been diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum […]

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Zika Virus

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

Zika is a virus transmitted through infected (Aedes) mosquitos that could cause serious health concerns in some people. Scientists are working hard to understand this health problem however there are […]

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Plastic Surgery

Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.

You’ve probably read about celebrities and supermodels having surgery to enhance their breasts, nose, lips, etc. But, do you know anyone who’s had plastic surgery to correct a deformity such […]

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Sexual Consent

Updated 15 September 2022 under Health Guides.

Everyone who wants to deserves to have great sex- and sexual consent is an important part of that. This guide will talk about what consent is, how to ask for […]

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Seasonal Allergies

Updated 6 September 2022 under Health Guides.

Seasonal allergies, also known as “hay fever,” affects almost 50 million people in the United States alone. What are seasonal allergies? Seasonal allergies (also called “hay fever”) are certain conditions […]

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Coping with Quarantine during COVID-19

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

What is the goal of quarantine? The main goal of quarantine is to reduce the spread of infection by limiting the movement of the public while keeping everyone safe and […]

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Voter Registration

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

If you are 18 or older and a citizen of the United States, one of your most important responsibilities is to vote. Regardless of your race, religion, sexuality, or gender, […]

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