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• Electronic Health Records for Teens

  
  

  Because EHRs improve how well your doctors talk to each other and coordinate your treatment, they can enhance your medical care. Get the facts on electronic health records.

• Health Insurance Basics for Teens

  
  

  Taking charge of your own health care is a big step, and it can be a little overwhelming. Here's a quick crash course on insurance for teens.

• Health Care Careers (Video) for Teens

  
  

  These videos help high school students get an idea of what's involved in some health and medical careers.

• Health Insurance: Cracking the Code for Teens

  
  

  Health insurance has a language all its own. This article for teens explains what some key terms mean.

• 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.

• Your Diabetes Health Care Team for Teens

  
  

  It takes all of your team members — you, your parents, doctors, dietitians, and mental health pros — to help you take care of your diabetes.

• Mindfulness for Teens

  
  

  Mindfulness helps people do their best at things, whether that's focusing on a task or getting along with others. This article for teens has details on practicing mindfulness so you can make it work for you.

• Gonorrhea for Teens

  
  

  The STD gonorrhea can be very dangerous if it's not treated, even in someone who has mild or no symptoms. For information about how to protect yourself, read this article.

• Glomerulonephritis for Teens

  
  

  With glomerulonephritis, tiny filtering units in the kidneys stop working properly, causing problems like too much fluid in the body and swelling. Most of the time it can be treated. Find out more.

• ADHD for Teens

  
  

  ADHD is a medical condition caused by brain differences that affect attention and behavior in specific ways. This article for teens has the basics on ADHD.