My doctor just told me I need to get my tonsils removed. What are tonsils for anyway? If I don’t need them, why do I have them? Open your mouth and say, “Aahh!” When you’re young, tonsils protect the airway during...
Is it normal to have hair between our breasts and around your belly button? Swimsuit season is here, and I am worried about people staring at me. If you've started sprouting hair in other places, some will likely also crop up...
Is there a purpose for pubic hair? Are you supposed to shave all the hair that’s down there? Hair “down there” is a totally normal sign of puberty. And, yes, pubic hair has a purpose – it blocks bacteria from getting...
I get these red sores in my mouth, and they hurt. What are they, and how can I get rid of them? If the sore has a white or gray base with red border, you have a canker sore. Canker sores...
I have this clear white stuff in my underwear. What is it, and why do I have it every day? Is it supposed to itch or smell? This clear, white stuff is “a very normal part of puberty. It signals the...
If your hair smells like bleach, blame the pool. Chlorine wreaks havoc on hair. The cortex (inner layer) of your hair is protected by the cuticle (outer layer). Further, a natural oily substance from the scalp, called sebum, shields the...
Are tight, hip-hugging jeans really hazardous to your health? Yep. Skin-tight low-risers are “the” look. Your fave celebs loves ’em; your mom hates ’em. Sorry, but your mom wins this one. A Canadian doctor warns that the jeans can...
I grind my teeth in my sleep. It keeps my sister up at night, but I can’t help it. Plus, I wake up with really painful headaches. Why do I grind, and how can I stop doing...
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