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Salud Universitaria: Problemas de Salud Mental

Updated 19 November 2019 under Guías de la Salud.

¿Cómo puedo desarrollar una vida social saludable en la universidad? Mantente en contacto con tus familiares y los amigos de tu ciudad natal, pero asegúrate de conseguir nuevas amistades en […]

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Cómo Dejar de Fumar

Updated 9 December 2019 under Guías de la Salud.

Dejar de fumar tiene muchos beneficios. Parar de fumar disminuirá el riesgo de muchas enfermedades que incluyen diferentes tipos de cáncer, problemas de corazón y respiración. Sin embargo, para tener […]

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Tos ferina y la vacuna antipertussis

Updated 16 July 2019 under Guías de la Salud.

Hace muchos años, se evidenció que muchos adolescentes contraían  “tos ferina”, también conocida como pertussis, coqueluche o tos convulsa. A pesar de que los niños pequeños reciben la vacuna, su […]

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Transición al cuidado de salud para adultxs

Updated 24 June 2019 under Guías de la Salud.

A medida que creces tus necesidades de salud cambiarán. La adolescencia es un buen momento para hablar con tu médicx de cabecera sobre si necesitas transferir el cuidado de tu […]

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Internet Safety

Updated 18 June 2019 under For Parents.

Setting rules about using the internet is a family decision. The more you know, the easier it will be for you to communicate with your teen and keep her safe. […]

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Cyberbullying and Bullying

Updated 18 June 2019 under Health Guides.

The terms “bullying” and “cyberbullying” are used to describe the same unwanted, mean behavior towards another person: if someone is threatening, harassing, or humiliating another person, they are being a […]

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How to Wash Your Hands and Prevent Illness

Updated 28 June 2019 under Health Guides.

Washing your hands is the BEST way to lessen your chance of becoming ill and to lower the risk of spreading germs when you’re sick. Is there a right way […]

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Identity Theft

Updated 13 August 2019 under Health Guides.

Many people know that identity theft is a national problem. However, did you know that identity theft is more common among kids, teenagers, and college students than any other age […]

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I can’t go to sleep. I’ve tried teas, meditation, music, worry dolls and just about anything else I could think of. Falling asleep between 12:30-4:00 is common for me, and once I do fall asleep it’s only for just over an hour. What can I do?

Updated 7 January 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! Not being able to sleep well is frustrating for sure. You may have already realized that lack of sleep makes it harder to focus which can […]

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One of my nipples is itchy a lot, and has discharge but the other is fine. What’s wrong with me?

Updated 18 January 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Itching is usually caused by dry skin, eczema or irritation from clothing such as your bra. Discharge from your nipple is not typical unless you are […]

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