Topic: General Health
Embarazo: Embarazo No Deseado
Updated 20 July 2021 under Guías de la Salud.¿Cuáles son mis opciones si tengo un embarazo no deseado? Si confirmas que tienes un embarazo intrauterino, tienes 3 opciones: Continuar con el embarazo y volverte madre Continuar con el embarazo […]
Read more »Asma: Información General
Updated 21 January 2021 under Guías de la Salud.El asma es una condición crónica de los pulmones que afecta cómo te sientes y respiras. No es contagiosa, alguien más no puede contagiarte de asma por (como un resfriado) […]
Read more »I was recently diagnosed with PCOS, and I feel tired all of the time, even after I get 7-8 hours of sleep. I was wondering if this was because of my PCOS or is it something else?
Updated 11 February 2021 under Ask Us.PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, a relatively common hormone imbalance that effects nearly 1 out of every 10 women worldwide. It is diagnosed in teens born with female reproductive […]
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Alcohol
Updated 10 February 2021 under Guías de la Salud.Hay imágenes de personas bebiendo alcohol en todos lados: en televisión, en las películas, en anuncios publicitarios, en revistas y en redes sociales. Sin embargo, es importante recordar que el […]
Read more »One of my friends has an issue with their smoking addiction and has recently tried unsuccessfully to quit. I know it’s important to quit smoking and want to help them but I’m not sure what to do. How can I help them?
Updated 3 March 2021 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question. Quitting smoking is hard, and most people have to try a few times before they are successful. There are many benefits to quitting, including positive health […]
Read more »Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine
Updated 3 November 2021 under Health Guides.With a new rollout of updated 2023 vaccines, we’re updating this piece. We’ll bring you that guidance here soon! What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Coronavirus (COVID-19), pronounced “kr-ow-nuh-vai-ruhs” is a highly contagious respiratory […]
Read more »When I squeeze my left breast, there is discharge that is the color of honey. It’s painful and sticky. I’m currently on my period. What could this be?
Updated 13 April 2021 under Ask Us.Great question! Sometimes nipple discharge can get a bad rap, but it doesn’t always mean something is wrong. Young women can experience nipple discharge, even if they are not pregnant […]
Read more »Vacuna contra el coronavirus (COVID-19)
Updated 12 April 2021 under Guías de la Salud.¿Qué es el coronavirus (COVID-19)? El coronavirus (COVID-19) es una enfermedad respiratoria altamente contagiosa. Los síntomas suelen ser leves y tienen similitudes a los síntomas de un resfriado o una […]
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Hiedra Venenosa
Updated 11 February 2021 under Guías de la Salud.¿Sabes qué causa la erupción por hiedra venenosa? El aceite de la savia de la planta de la hiedra venenosa, llamado “urushiol”, es el responsable de las reacciones irritantes. Es […]
Read more »I recently received both of my meningitis vaccines during my check-up before leaving for college. The nurse gave me one injection in my right arm and one injection in my left arm. How long do I have to wait before receiving my COVID vaccine?
Updated 6 May 2021 under Ask Us.Congratulations, on getting both of the meningitis vaccines and deciding to get the COVID vaccine, as both are super! For starters, the meningococcal vaccine helps protect teens against meningococcal bacteria […]
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