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Concussions
A soccer player bumps into his teammate and falls hard, hitting his head on the ground. He complains of feeling
Read moreShaving
Many changes occur during puberty, including sprouting hair in places other than on the top of your head. Depending on
Read moreAsthma: Action Plan and Getting Help
An asthma action plan is a proactive way to keep your asthma under control. It is written with your health
Read moreTonsillitis
Have you ever wondered what’s in the back of your throat? Besides your uvula (the piece of tissue that hangs
Read moreSelf-Esteem and Body Image
People tend to think that guys don’t worry as much about their appearance as girls do, but this isn’t true.
Read moreI have had this mole-like thing on my chest for almost a year now. I thought it used to be a pimple that I popped, but instead of disappearing it became this big soft fatty bump on my chest which makes me look like I have 3 nipples! Is this a bad sign? Do I need to see my doctor?
Anytime you have a skin problem that doesn’t go away, you should make an appointment with your health care provider.
Read moreI have found that there are several small bumps on my left testicle. They are inside the scrotum. Should I be concerned?
Anytime you notice something different about your body such as bumps, lumps, rashes, etc. you should make an appointment with
Read moreChoosing a Primary Health Care Provider (PCP): General Information
Going to a primary health care provider (PCP) is a very important part of taking care of yourself. This guide
Read moreI would like to get some sort of estimate of how tall I will be. I just turned 15 and I am 5’8. My Mum is 5’5, my Dad is 6’3 and my sister who is 18 is 5’7. I’m not sure if this relevant but I have big hands and feet and reasonably broad shoulders.
There is no method to determine a person’s height that is 100% accurate. Your adult height is controlled mostly by
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