Yowtch! Could your texting habit bench ya?

Ever get that sore feeling in your thumbs after a long text convo? Well, that soreness might be a little more serious than you thought. A couple texts here and there shouldn’t hurt, but over a long period of time, repetitive texting can...

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What really happens during a pelvic exam?

What happens if you need a pelvic exam? What do they do? When all is said and done, a pelvic exam really isn’t a big deal. But if you’ve never had one before, it can be pretty intimidating, awkward and uncomfortable. Take...

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Should you take the Cinnamon Challenge?

Chances are you’ve heard about the Cinnamon Challenge. You’ve seen it on YouTube from the Governor of Illinois to NBA stars and everyone in between. Not in the know? Well, the Cinnamon Challenge is sort of like a dare—you’ve gotta swallow a whole...

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Not feelin' so hot? Turn up the tunes

Grab your MP3 player and get ready to get a li’l more plugged in. The New York Times is reporting that doctors are delving into the notion that music can help soothe pain. In a study published in December, scientists found that...

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A li'l pee problem

Whenever I go to the bathroom, when I stand up, more pee leaks into my underwear. Sometimes so much that I have to change my underwear. Do I have a weak bladder or something? It happens to the best of us, chica. It's...

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Removing your wisdom teeth might not be a smart move

In April, 17-year-old Jenny Olenick was having her wisdom teeth removed when she died due to lack of oxygen while under anesthesia. Just last week, another teen was found dead in his bed the day after his third molars were taken out. The...

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Freaked about getting my braces off

I'm getting my braces off this Thursday. I'm really scared. How can I calm down? Does it hurt to get them removed? Deep breaths, babe! Everything’s going to be just fine. Getting your braces removed is a li’l scary ‘cause it’s a...

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The 411 on your outta-control flow

My period is out of whack! It's so heavy on the first two days that I'm always changing my tampons every few hours. Then, I get cramps so painful and sharp that I can't concentrate in class. That's not even the worst part...

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Freaky fingers! Am I double-jointed?

My fingers bend back really far and it is kind of scary-looking. Am I double-jointed? Being double-jointed—or having what’s known as hypermobility syndrome—basically means that your joints are able to stretch farther than most people’s joints are able to. It can include contortionist...

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"What's the deal with the HPV vaccine?"

There are lotsa wacky rumors flying around right now about the HPV vaccine, a series of shots that can help prevent cervical cancer. We chatted up one of our fave doctors to help set the record straight. Here, Dr. Joanna K. Dolgoff gives her...

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