I suffer from pain in my left arm and chest. My blood pressure is also sometimes high. What should I do?

Updated 11 February 2015 under Ask Us.

Chest pain is a common sign of heart trouble in older adults, although thankfully problems like heart attacks are very rare in adolescents and young adults. Chest pain that moves […]

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If I grew small boobs at a younger age, will that determine my breast size for the future?

Updated 23 January 2015 under Ask Us.

Typically, a girl can expect to get her period about 2-3 years after she begins to develop breasts. But the age when you started to develop breasts doesn’t have anything to […]

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I’m new to tampons and I can’t get it all the way in. Help please?? Is there something wrong with my vaginal shape or something?

Updated 31 December 2014 under Ask Us.

When you are learning how to use tampons, it’s a good idea to use the “slender” size. It’s also easier to insert it when your menstrual flow is moderate to […]

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Cómo Elegir un Proveedor de Cuidado Primario (PCP)

Updated 30 December 2014 under Guías de la Salud.

Buscar información acerca de cómo encontrar a un proveedor de cuidado primario de la salud (PCP) es una decisión inteligente porque es importante que lo visites de manera regular. ¿Por […]

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Información acerca del tabaquismo

Updated 22 December 2014 under Guías de la Salud.

La mayoría de los adolescentes saben que la gente que ha fumado por un tiempo puede enfermarse de cáncer de pulmón y enfisema y eventualmente morir, pero muchos no saben […]

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My vulva/labia became swollen after I used shaving cream on it. What should I do?

Updated 3 December 2014 under Ask Us.

If your vulva/labia became swollen after applying shaving cream, it is likely that you may be sensitive to the cream but it could also be caused from shaving. Swelling of […]

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Help! I have body odor and bad breath even though I take a bath every day. Now I am losing my friends. What should I do?

Updated 19 November 2014 under Ask Us.

There can be different reasons why a person has body odor. If you take a shower or bath and wash with lots of (antibacterial) soap such as Dial® and water, […]

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My friend told me that if you sleep in a bra then your chances of breast cancer increase. Is this true?

Updated 5 November 2014 under Ask Us.

This is NOT true. There is no scientific evidence that says that your risk for breast cancer is higher if you sleep with your bra on. Some woman may choose […]

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Is sleeping during the day bad for my health?

Updated 30 October 2014 under Ask Us.

If you are in school and feel sleepy when you get home, it’s best to have a healthy snack and start on your homework rather than take a nap. It’s […]

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Salud dental: Cavidades

Updated 28 October 2014 under Guías de la Salud.

¿Qué son las cavidades? Otro término que se utiliza para “cavidad” dental es “caries.” Una cavidad es un hueco en el diente que se produce se caria el diente. Cualquiera […]

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