We spoke with chiropractor Dr. Arthur Moosally. He explains, “Kyphosis is an over-curvature of the thoracic spine – the part between your neck and lower back. Often a hump forms, so you’re leaning forward or backward too much.” With scoliosis...
"It’s called an inverted nipple, and it occurs in 2 percent of girls," says Dr. Kathleen Kaufman of Santa Monica, Calif. They can pop out as your breasts continue to grow. "The breasts are fully developed about four years after...
My feet are itchy and red, especially my toes. They are cracked and gross. What is it? Sounds like you have a nasty case of “creeping crud,” otherwise known as athlete’s foot. Dermatologist Dr. David Herschthal says, “It’s a...
I always have dandruff. I’ve used anti-dandruff shampoo, but it doesn’t work. What can I do? If you’re feeling flaky, check with a dermatologist for a definite diagnosis. “Dandruff is uncommon in adolescents,” says Dr. Alexa Boer Kimball. “The problem could...
Is it best to sleep on two pillows or one? And on my back, side or stomach? There’s no wrong way to get your zzz’s. However you sleep best, stick with it, explains Dr. David Gozal, director of the Pediatric...
I have to get my tonsils taken out, and I'm totally scared. My mom says it will hurt for about a week after the surgery. I don’t want to miss school and soccer practice. Can you help put my mind...
“Cramps are very common and sometimes run in families,” says Dr. Tom Sullivan, pediatrician and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. “Cramps can be associated with exercise or heat, but most often there doesn’t seem to be any real...
I’m 11 and want to get contacts. My mom says I’m too young. She thinks contacts will ruin my eyes. Is this true? Your mom has the final say, but “most kids start wearing them around age 11 or 12,” says...
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