Why is my tummy so rumbly?

My stomach growls a lot, even when I’m not hungry. It’s so loud—and really embarrassing. How can I make the noise go away? Relax! Everyone gets the growls. In fact, stomach rumbles are signals of normal digestion, usually occurring in...

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My throat's all phlegm-y!

I get this really gross phlegm in the back of my throat. I constantly have to clear it. This is really affecting the way I sing and talk. Ugh, we hear ya loud and…clear that phlegm. Dr. Mandell says nasal...

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Why do I wet my undies after I go to the bathroom?

Sometimes a little pee comes out in my underwear after I go to the bathroom. Do I have a bladder control problem? You’re probably just one of many girls who deal with a little bit of leakage from time to...

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Will my yeast infection go away by itself?

I’ve noticed an unusual gross smell from “down there.” I think I have a yeast infection, but I’m embarrassed to talk to my mom about it. Will it go away on its own, or do I need medicine or something? ...

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Please make my nose stop bleeding!

I get frequent nosebleeds. Many of my family members have deviated septums, and I've also heard allergies might be a cause. My doctor says it’s common for kids to get them, but I've pretty much worried myself sick about it...

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Discharge: What's the right color?

What color should discharge be? Mine is yellow. Is that normal? Ah, the age old question about discharge. Let’s get into all—OK, OK, some—of the colors of the rainbow. Normal discharge is clear, white or off-white in color. The texture can vary from thin...

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Can you sleep yourself thin?

You hit the gym four days a week. You eat healthy. But you’re still not quite where your doc says ya need to be. What gives? A recent study reports that it might just be your sleep habits. If you’re...

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How to be the only girl who isn't sick right now

I don’t know about you, but everyone around here is sniffling and sneezing up a storm. From a whopper of a flu season to the standard winter cold, people are falling ill all over the place. But not you! Here’s...

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The truth about teens and prescription pills

Fact: Prescription painkiller abuse is on the rise in teens. Some do it to escape stress. Others fall to peer pressure. Many admit they’re easy to get. But what most don’t realize are the consequences that might come from taking...

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Am I sick? I have all the symptoms for a chronic disease!

I think I may have Type 1 Diabetes. I have all the symptoms, but I don't know how to tell my parents. What should I do? Type 1 Diabetes is a serious chronic disease caused by your body being unable to produce...

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