I get this icky phlegm in the back of my throat...

…and I always have to clear it. It is affecting how I sing and talk. Help! We hear ya loud and…clear that phlegm. Dr. David Mandell, pediatric otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, says nasal allergies, sinus infections or even a cold...

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My feet smell!

I’m self-conscious about my feet. I can’t even take my shoes off in front of my friends because my feet smell so bad. Help! Foot stank comes from sweat glands that secrete substances into the feet and make your feet damp...

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Carsickness

When I am in a car and have to sit in the back seat, I feel super-nauseous. Help! Ick—motion sickness is especially common in girl ages 10 to 13. It happens when your senses get all out of whack. Your inner...

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I can't stop biting my nails!

I’ve tried bad-tasting polish and rewards. I’ve even spent my allowance on manicures. Nothing works! I want my nails to look nice for my spring dance. You have the solution right at your fingertips! Really wanting to break this bad...

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Itchin' Ears

Every now and then, my ears itch and burn like they’re on fire! Why is that? Itchy anything is annoying, but in the ears? Aaargh. Dr. David Mandell, pediatric ENT specialist, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, says a burning sensation inside the...

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Cute as a button?

Why do some people have “innie” belly buttons and others have “outties”? Tummies are getting more attention than ever. Whether you sport an “innie” or “outtie” is determined at infancy. “Before birth, the umbilical cord is attached to the...

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