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Don't let the pool wreck your hair and skin! 3 summer swim savers

Summer is the time for swimming, swimming and more swimming. And while swimming is a total blast, your skin and hair most definitely think the opposite. If you’re not careful chlorine can really have a nasty effect on your body...
HEALTH: Your Bod

Awkward body Qs: We know you have them. Now's the time to ask!

Ever wondered why your sweat smells awful? Or why your best friend is, uh, developing, and you aren't? Or what that funky looking mole is on your back? Or why you get a brain freeze when you eat ice cream...

HEALTH: Your Bod

People keep telling me braces are awful! Are they right?

I’m getting braces soon and I’m so scared! Everyone keeps telling me how awful they are. What should I do? First off, just ignore your older siblings and cousins’ stories about braces. That’s because, just like cell phones, braces...
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Is it unsafe to wear wet bathing suits for a long time?

My mom tells me it’s unhealthy to hang out in my soggy bathing suit after swimming. Is she right? Be wary of yeast infections – most likely why Mom’s freaking. Dr. Paula J. Adams Hillard, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine...

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I've been gaining weight. Should I blame my boobs?

I'm at risk of being overweight for my age/height (my test results told me!) and I'm worried. I looked at my body closely and thought, "Are my boobs real or are they just made of all the fat I have collected?" So are...
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Lots of discharge but no period. What gives?

I’ve been getting discharge for a while, but no period yet. Should I be worried? Don't fret. Discharge is just another sign that your body is changing—just like a growth spurt or breast development. These things take time, so...

HEALTH: Your Bod

True or false: Depilatories harm your skin

My mom won't let me use Nair or Veet because she thinks they do something to your legs do through the acid in the products. Is she right? Generally, no hair removal will permanently damage your skin. However, there are certain precautions you...
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Why do I sweat so much, even when I'm not working out?

I tend to sweat a lot, even when I’m not working out. I shower every night and every morning and also tried a lot of different types of deodorants, but I still sweat—and stink. What can I do...

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