Topic: General Health
I have noticed new stretch marks on my butt and hips. Does that mean I’m going to grow bigger hips and butt in my 20s?
Updated 17 August 2020 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. Stretch marks aka “tiger stripes” are a beautiful part of growing into an adult, it’s a normal party of puberty for most teens. That’s right […]
Read more »Cigarrillos Electrónicos y el Vapeo
Updated 21 August 2020 under Guías de la Salud.El vapeo o el uso de cigarrillos electrónicos es una tendencia popular pero dañina para los adolescentes y adultos jóvenes. Según los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades […]
Read more »I was told I needed to get clearance from a pediatric cardiologist, before I start cross country, due to my fast heart rate. My appointment is next week and I am a little nervous. What should I expect? Will anything hurt?
Updated 2 September 2020 under Ask Us.This is a great question! It’s smart that you are having your fast heart rate checked out by a pediatric cardiologist (a doctor who specializes on hearts in children and […]
Read more »My mom is insisting I go see a gynecologist. She really wants me to see our ‘family’ gynecologist, but he’s male and this makes me really uncomfortable. My mom thinks it’s silly I am uncomfortable, but I don’t know what to do. Should I just accept it and go to the appointment?
Updated 22 September 2020 under Ask Us.Great question! It can be a little awkward to think about seeing a new doctor, whether male or female. As a start, ask your mom why she thinks you need the […]
Read more »My mom says we aren’t getting our flu shots this year because we’re going to be staying home, but I still want to get the shot. Should I not get the shot? How should I confront my mom?
Updated 23 October 2020 under Ask Us.Thank you for the question. The situation with your mom sounds challenging and stressful. Understandably, it’s frustrating for teens who want the ability to make their own decisions about their […]
Read more »I have heard from a few people that the herbal supplement mugwort interferes with birth control or makes it less effective. I tried looking it up, but I couldn’t find anything. Is this true?
Updated 23 November 2020 under Ask Us.Mugwort grows in the form of a weed and is considered to be an herbal supplement. Some people may use mugwort for cooking, but it has also been recommended as […]
Read more »I have taken two pregnancy tests and they both came back positive. I am a virgin! How is this possible? I don’t know how to tell my parents, help!
Updated 27 November 2020 under Ask Us.There isn’t a medical definition of a “virgin” or virginity. The term is used differently by different people and may relate to cultural or religious beliefs or the meaning of […]
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Does getting the flu shot interfere with getting a Depo shot at the same time?
Updated 15 December 2020 under Ask Us.Great question, it’s always easier to get all your shots at once or at the same appointment, especially during these strange times. For starters, Depo-Provera ® aka “depo-shot” is a […]
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La Diabetes
Updated 4 June 2020 under Guías de la Salud.La diabetes es una enfermedad crónica (a largo plazo) que ocurre cuando tu cuerpo no produce suficiente insulina o cuando tu cuerpo tiene problemas para usar la insulina que produce. […]
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Preparación para una cirugía ambulatoria o cirugía “de día”
Updated 19 October 2020 under Guías de la Salud.La preparación para una cirugía puede ser abrumadora o aterradora si no sabes qué esperar. Puede que tengas algunas preguntas sin contestar y preocupaciones que te hagan sentir de esta […]
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