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Metabolic Syndrome for Teens
Metabolic syndrome is a signal that someone could be on the road to serious health problems. Find out more in this article for teens.
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About Overweight and Obesity for Teens
We use the words "oveweight" and "obese" a lot, but they actually have medical meanings. Find out how doctors diagnose these conditions and what they mean for a person's health.
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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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What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Teens
Teens with type 2 diabetes have to pay close attention to what they eat and do.
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When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem for Teens
A couple of pounds of extra body fat are not a health risk for most people. But when people are severely overweight, it can cause health problems.
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Metabolism for Teens
Your body gets the energy it needs from food through a process called metabolism. Get all the facts on metabolism in this article.
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Medicines for Diabetes for Teens
Diabetes medicines help keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range and may help prevent problems now and later.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Teens
In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries produce higher than normal amounts of certain hormones, which can interfere with egg development and release. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat PCOS.
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Weight Loss Surgery for Teens
Weight loss surgery works. But it's serious stuff, both physically and emotionally. Find out about two weight loss surgery options for teens.
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Sports, Exercise, and Diabetes for Teens
Teens with diabetes can exercise and play sports at the same level as everyone else, so whether you want to go for the gold or just go hiking in your hometown, diabetes shouldn't hold you back.