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  • Tattoos for Teens


    What's the safest way to get a tattoo? Does it hurt? What can go wrong? Knowing the facts will help you decide whether a tattoo is a good idea for you.

  • Body Piercing for Teens


    Wondering whether you should pierce one of your precious parts? Read about what to expect.

  • Getting a Blood Test for Teens


    Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs are working and see if medical treatments are helpful. Here's how they're done.

  • 5 Tips for Dealing With Shots for Teens


    If you're afraid of shots, you're not alone. Next time your doc asks you to roll up your sleeve, try these tips.

  • Hepatitis B for Teens


    Hepatitis B can move from one person to another through blood and other body fluids. For this reason, people usually get it through unprotected sex or by sharing needles.

  • Blood Test: Phosphorus for Teens


    A phosphorus test looks at levels of phosphorus in a person's blood. Find out why doctors do this test and what's involved for teens.

  • Blood Test: Magnesium for Teens


    A magnesium test looks at levels of the mineral magnesium in a person's blood. Find out why doctors do this test and what's involved.

  • Blood Transfusions for Teens


    Millions of people a year get blood transfusions in the United States. This article explains why people need them and who donates the blood used.

  • How Do People Get AIDS? for Teens


    AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a disease where the body is unable to fight off many infectious diseases as it normally could. Find out how AIDS is spread and how to protect yourself against it.

  • Donating Blood for Teens


    There's a 97% chance that someone you know will need a blood transfusion. Blood donors — especially donors with certain blood types — are always in demand. Find out what's involved in this article for teens.