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Organizing Your Schoolwork for Teens
It's not just for school: Mastering the skills of getting organized, staying focused, and seeing work through to the end will help in just about everything you do.
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Female Reproductive System for Teens
Why do girls get periods? What goes on when a woman gets pregnant? What can go wrong with the female reproductive system? Find the answers to these questions and more in this article for teens.
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Germs: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Protozoa for Teens
Germs are tiny organisms that can cause disease - and they're so small that they can creep into your system without you noticing. Find out how to protect yourself.
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Definition: Autoimmunity for Teens
Sometimes the immune system makes a mistake and attacks the body's own tissues or organs. This is called autoimmunity.
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Lupus for Teens
Lupus is a disease that affects the immune system. Learn how lupus is treated, signs and symptoms, how to support a friend who has it, and more.
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Immune System for Teens
The immune system is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that defend people against germs and microorganisms.
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Cystic Fibrosis for Teens
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that causes the body to produce mucus that's extremely thick and sticky. It mainly affects the lungs and the pancreas, causing serious breathing and digestive problems.
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Definition: Nephropathy for Teens
Nephropathy is a medical term for kidney disease.
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Definition: Retinopathy for Teens
Retinopathy is the medical term for disease of the retina.
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What's It Like to Stay in the Hospital? for Teens
Scheduled for a hospital stay? Knowing what to expect can make it a little easier.