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From asthma to ulcers, this section is loaded with articles about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Look here for health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.
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Personal Stories
- Allergies: Gillian's Story
- Alopecia: Kayla's Story
- Anxiety: Rachel's Story
- Asthma: Samantha's Story
- Braces: Rachel's Story
- Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
- Cystic Fibrosis: Grant's Story
- Diabetes: Erika's Story
- Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
- Scoliosis: Samantha's Story
Allergies, Asthma & the Immune System
- All About Eczema
- Allergies
- Allergies: Gillian's Story
- Allergy Testing
- Asthma
- Asthma Center
- Asthma: Samantha's Story
- Celiac Disease
- Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
- Egg Allergy
- Food Allergies
- Food Allergies and Travel
- How Can I Deal With My Asthma?
- How to Avoid the ER if You Have Asthma
- Inhaler Update: Do You Need to Make a Change?
- Milk Allergy
- My Friend Has a Food Allergy. How Can I Help?
- My Girlfriend Has a Peanut Allergy. Do We Have to Worry About Kissing?
- Nut and Peanut Allergy
- Poison Ivy
- Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
- Smoking and Asthma
Blood Disorders
Bones, Muscles & Joints
- Bursitis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Female Athlete Triad
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Lupus
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteomyelitis
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Scoliosis: Samantha's Story
Brain & Nervous System
- Bell's Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy: Keith's Story
- Epilepsy
- Fainting
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Headaches
- Lyme Disease
- Migraine Headaches
- Tics
- Tourette Syndrome
- What's My Lyme Disease Risk?
Cancer & Tumors
- Cancer Basics
- Chemotherapy
- Dealing With Cancer
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Melanoma
- My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help?
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Radiation Therapy
- Types of Cancer Teens Get
- When Cancer Keeps You Home
Digestive System
- Celiac Disease
- Constipation
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hernias
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lactose Intolerance
- Stomachaches
- Ulcers
Genetic, Chromosomal, & Metabolic Conditions
- Albinism
- Dwarfism
- Hemophilia
- Marfan Syndrome
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Disease Definitions
- Turner Syndrome
- What Is Hypoglycemia?
- von Willebrand Disease
Growth, Hormones & Diabetes
- Can Diabetes Be Prevented?
- Diabetes Center
- Diabetes: Erika's Story
- Dwarfism
- Growth Problems
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Disease Definitions
- Type 1 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
- Type 1 Diabetes: What Is It?
- Type 2 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
- Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
Heart & Cardiovascular System
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Ventricular Septal Defect
Kidneys & Urinary System
Learning Disorders
Lungs & Respiratory System
Mouth & Teeth
- Braces: Rachel's Story
- Canker Sores
- Gum Disease
- What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
- What Causes Bad Breath?
Overweight and Obesity
- About Overweight and Obesity
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
- Exercise Log
- Healthy Weight: Your Personal Plan
- How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
- Weight Loss Surgery
- What Is Cholesterol?
- When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
- Why Exercise Is Wise
Sexual Health & Reproductive System
- Coping With Common Period Problems
- Delayed Puberty
- Endometriosis
- Female Athlete Triad
- How Do People Get AIDS?
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Testicular Injuries
- Turner Syndrome
- Varicocele
Sight, Speech & Hearing
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Hearing Impairment
- Hearing Impairment: Kristin's Story
- Speech Problems
- Visual Impairment
Skin, Hair & Nails
- Alopecia: Kayla's Story
- Athlete's Foot
- Bruises
- Can Acne Scars Be Removed?
- Can I Prevent Acne?
- Hair Loss
- Ingrown Toenails
- Jock Itch
- Myths About Acne
- Ringworm
- Should I Pop My Pimple?
- Why Do I Get Acne?
Body Basics Library
- About the Body Basics Library
- Blood
- Bones, Muscles, and Joints
- Brain and Nervous System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Eyes
- Female Reproductive System
- Heart and Circulatory System
- Immune System
- Kidneys and Urinary Tract
- Lungs and Respiratory System
- Male Reproductive System
- Metabolism
- Mouth and Teeth
- Skin, Hair, and Nails
- Spleen and Lymphatic System
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