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Eating Disorders for Parents
Eating disorders are common among teens and kids, especially young women. Read about the warning signs, prevention strategies, and ways to help a child with an eating disorder.
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Should I Gain Weight? for Teens
Some teens think that they're too skinny, and wonder if they should do something about it. It’s normal to gain weight during the teen years, but trying to put on extra pounds may not be the way to go.
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The Deal With Diets for Teens
With all the focus on dieting, how do you figure out what's healthy and what isn't? Read this article to get the basics on dieting.
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Bulimia for Parents
People with the eating disorder bulimia often eat large amounts of food over short periods of time (binge eat). Then, they try to prevent weight gain by doing things like exercising too much or throwing up what they ate.
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Acanthosis Nigricans for Teens
Acanthosis nigricans is a darkening and thickening of the skin that can be a sign of other medical conditions. Find out more.
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When Blood Sugar Is Too High for Teens
For people with diabetes, controlling blood sugar levels is important. Having a blood sugar level that's too high can make you feel lousy, and having high blood sugar levels a lot can be unhealthy.
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Type 2 Diabetes: How Is It Treated? for Teens
People with type 2 diabetes need to follow a plan to manage their diabetes and stay healthy and active.
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Treating Type 2 Diabetes for Parents
Kids who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes follow a diabetes care plan to help them manage the condition and stay healthy and active.
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) for Teens
If periods aren't regular it's usually because a girl's body is still developing. But sometimes, changes in blood flow can be a sign of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).
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Sports Supplements for Parents
Sports supplements are products used to enhance athletic performance. But there aren't enough long-term studies to know if they're safe for teens.