insomnia

Insomnio

Updated 5 February 2020 under Guías de la Salud.

Todos tenemos problemas para dormir de vez en cuando. Sin embargo, algunas personas tienen problemas para conciliar el sueño o quedarse dormido hasta el punto que afecta su vida diaria […]

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I’m almost always tired throughout the day and at school, but usually have trouble going to sleep at night. I’ll just get to bed and be awake still for hours. How do I go to sleep faster? Do things like taking melatonin supplements help?

Updated 21 February 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. There are lots of things can affect sleep, including loud noises, bright lights, stress, and recent physical activity. Some people also can have a tough time […]

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I have some significant acne scars on my face and they’re making me self conscious. I heard that topical retinol medicine can make them go away over time. Is it true? How do I make my acne scars go away?

Updated 11 March 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Many people are concerned about acne, as well as the skin changes left behind. While retinoid creams can help with pimples, they can also help reduce scarring […]

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Whenever I stand or move around I feel like I give off a scent similar to a fart, but I am not passing gas. Any ideas what it might be? Help! I am embarrassed to ask my doctor.

Updated 12 March 2020 under Ask Us.

The mysterious smell could be caused by many different things, but for starters it may have to do with your body odor. Body odor can be a difficult challenge for teens […]

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Is it normal that I don’t have a nipple on one side?

Updated 31 March 2020 under Ask Us.

Great question.  It’s important for girls to know that no two breasts are exactly the same! Women’s breast and their nipples come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Girls can […]

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MRKH butterfly in hands

I recently found out that I have MRKH (Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser Syndrome) and I was curious, can MRKH affect breast development?

Updated 15 April 2020 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question. MRKH (Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser Syndrome) is a congenital (occurs during fetal development) problem that affects the female reproductive tract. One in 5,000 females is […]

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ADHD

Updated 24 April 2020 under For Parents.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often diagnosed in childhood, but sometimes it’s not identified until the teen years. Although both males and females can have ADHD, boys are about […]

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I’m 16 years old and when I go to the doctor, my mom insists on staying in the room. I have an upcoming doctor’s appointment and I want to ask some more personal questions. Do I have the right to talk to the doctor without my mom in the room?

Updated 24 April 2020 under Ask Us.

This is a great question! Kudos for wanting to begin understanding what it’s like to take charge of your own health, that’s great! It’s important for you to learn how […]

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I’ve been staying up past midnight and not getting out of bed until the afternoon recently.  How can I start going to sleep and waking up earlier?

Updated 27 April 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Getting good sleep is an important thing everyone can do to stay healthy. There are lots of things that can affect sleep, including our daily activities, whether or […]

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