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Acne—How to Treat and Control It
Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Almost all teens get zits at one time or another. It's called acne. Whether your case is mild or severe, there are things you can do to keep it under control. Read on to find out how.
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Calcium and You
Category: adolescents
As you grow, you need calcium to build strong bones and a healthy body. Getting plenty of calcium while you are young also makes your bones strong and keeps them strong for your entire lifetime.
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Connecting With your Community
Category: adolescents
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Deciding to Wait
Category: safety_and_prevention
No matter what you've heard, read, or seen, not everyone your age is having sex, including oral sex and intercourse. In fact, more than half of all teens choose to wait until they're older to have sex. If you have already had sex but are unsure if you should again, then wait before having sex again.
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Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia
Category: adolescents
The 2 most well-known eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Anorexia is self-starvation. Bulimia is a disorder in which a person eats large amounts of food (binges) and then tries to undo the effects of the binge in some way, usually by ridding the body of the food that was eaten.
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Expect Respect: Healthy Relationships
Category: adolescents
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For Today's Teens: A Message From Your Pediatrician
Category: pediatric_care
Now that you are getting older, you have different health needs than you did when you were younger. However, your pediatrician is still there to help you stay healthy.
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Gambling: Not a Safe Thrill
Category: adolescents
Many Americans gamble for fun. However, for young people, gambling may become a serious addiction. The chances of a young gambler getting "hooked" are far greater than those of an adult.
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Get Fit, Stay Healthy
Category: adolescents
Being fit means you're in good shape, you have energy, you're active, and you don't get tired easily during the day. Most people who are fit also feel pretty good about themselves.
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Health Care for College Students
Category: adolescents
College is filled with many opportunities to learn and experience life. You'll be responsible for making your own choices, including choices about your health. Following is important information to help you stay healthy and safe on your new journey.
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Help Stop Teenage Suicide
Category: safety_and_prevention
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Important Information for Teens Who Get Headaches
Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
A lot of teens do. In fact, 50% to 75% of all teens report having at least one headache per month!
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Teens: Information for Parents
Category: adolescents
It is important for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens to remember that each child is unique and will have their own experiences and feelings. “Coming out” is a lifelong journey of understanding, acknowledging, and sharing one’s gender identity or sexual orientation
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Meningococcal Disease: Information for Teens and College Students
Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Certain teens and young adults have a higher risk of getting meningococcal disease. College students, especially freshmen who live in dorms and military recruits, are at an increased risk compared with others in this age group. It's important to know how to protect yourself because meningococcal disease
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Message to Parents of Teen Drivers, A
Category: safety_and_prevention
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens and young adults. More than 5,500 young people die every year in car crashes and thousands more are injured. Parents can play an important role in reducing these numbers and keeping their teens alive.
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Next Stop Adulthood: Tips for Parents
Category: adolescents