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  • Health Care Providers: Allergists/Immunologists for Parents


    An allergist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats asthma, allergies, or immune system conditions.

  • Gyn Checkups for Teens


    Girls should get their first gynecological checkup between ages 13 and 15. Find out what happens during a yearly gyn visit -- and why most girls don't get internal exams.

  • What Is Type 1 Diabetes? for Teens


    Diabetes affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. In type 1 diabetes, glucose can't get into the body's cells where it's needed.

  • Testicular Exams for Teens


    You may be wondering why the doctor needs to do a testicular exam. Find out in this article.

  • 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.

  • Questions You Can Ask Your Doctor for Teens


    You're probably used to answering your doctor's questions, not asking your own. But it's your body, and you can ask about anything you want. Here are ideas to help you get started.

  • How Do I Switch Doctors? for Teens


    Most pediatricians stop seeing patients who are between the ages of 18 and 21, so you'll need to make the switch eventually.

  • 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.

  • Sports Physicals for Teens


    Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That's why it's important to get a sports physical.

  • 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).