Physical Health

Information about health conditions and lifestyle choices that commonly affect teenagers. Articles explain eating disorders, chronic conditions, substance use and everyday health concerns.

Anorexia and Bulimia
Anorexia and Bulimia
Anorexia and bulimia both stem from using food to cope with emotions, but they require immediate medical help to prevent serious health consequences.
Answering Some Common Questions About Cancer
Answering Some Common Questions About Cancer
Get straightforward answers to common questions about cancer, from what it is to types and treatment options.
Coping with PMS
Coping with PMS
Most women experience PMS symptoms before their period, here's what causes them and how to manage the discomfort.
Dental Braces
Dental Braces
Get answers to common questions about dental braces, from how they work to who can wear them and what benefits they offer.
Girl Issues: Your Monthly Period
Girl Issues: Your Monthly Period
What happens during your period and how to manage menstruation as a young woman going through puberty.
Having a Healthy Teen Pregnancy
Having a Healthy Teen Pregnancy
Teen pregnancies can be healthy with proper prenatal care and good lifestyle choices, despite higher risks from delayed detection and unplanned circumstances.
Puberty and Your Changing Body
Puberty and Your Changing Body
Your body changes fast during puberty, and hormones are behind it all—here's what's actually happening.
Reducing Unwanted Weight
Reducing Unwanted Weight
Cut through the weight loss confusion with basics like healthy eating, portion control, and lifestyle changes that actually work.
Self Harming
Self Harming
When teenagers struggle with overwhelming emotions, some turn to self harm as a way to cope with pain they can't express.
Sleeping Difficulties
Sleeping Difficulties
Most people need 7-10 hours of sleep but busy schedules and poor habits get in the way, here's how to take control and sleep better.
Steroids
Steroids
Anabolic steroids are gaining popularity among teenage boys due to sports pressure and media images of muscular physiques, despite serious health risks.
Straight Facts on Smoking
Straight Facts on Smoking
Cigarettes contain over 4,000 chemicals including poisons and cancer-causing substances that damage your lungs, bones, skin and more.
Teens, Alcohol and Drugs
Teens, Alcohol and Drugs
Alcohol and drugs damage your developing teenage body in ways that can last a lifetime, from addiction to poisoning.
Understanding Acne
Understanding Acne
Acne happens when oil clogs your hair follicles, here's what actually causes it and why it shows up at the worst times.
Understanding Diabetes
Understanding Diabetes
Type I and Type II diabetes happen when your body can't control blood sugar properly, causing thirst, tiredness, weight loss and other warning signs.
Understanding Epilepsy
Understanding Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a nervous system disorder marked by recurring seizures, which range from convulsions to brief blackouts or staring spells.
Understanding Migraines
Understanding Migraines
What migraines are, what symptoms to watch for, and when you should see a doctor about persistent headaches.