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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.

• 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.

• Head Lice for Teens

  
  

  Lice aren't dangerous, but they do spread from person to person easily. They can also be hard to get rid of. Find out how to prevent lice -- and what to do if someone you know has them.

• Bruises for Teens

  
  

  Learn about bruises, why they happen, how to make them go away faster, and why they turn all those funny colors.

• Lyme Disease for Teens

  
  

  Lyme disease can be treated if it's caught early. Find out what causes it, how it's treated, and how to prevent it.

• Hamstring Strain for Teens

  
  

  A hamstring strain happens when one or more of the muscles in the back of the leg gets stretched too far and starts to tear. Find out how to treat hamstring strains in this article for teens.

• Medicines for Diabetes for Teens

  
  

  Diabetes medicines help keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range and may help prevent problems now and later.

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) for Teens

  
  

  Pelvic inflammatory disease, sometimes called PID, is an infection of the fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, or ovaries. Learn how to protect yourself.

• 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.

• Coping With Colds for Teens

  
  

  Most teens get between two and four colds each year. Read this article for the facts on colds and ways to feel better when you catch one.