Your body

From growing up to getting braces, popping pimples to catching some ZZZs, this section gives you the basics on your changing body - from head to toe.

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Body beautiful

A guy's guide to body image. Body piercing. Can I prevent acne? Cellulite. Help! Is this my body? Plastic surgery. Should I gain weight? Stretch marks. Tanning. Tattoos.

Taking care of your body

5 ideas for better sleep. A guy's guide to body image. Backpack basics. Common sleep problems. Easy exercises for Teens. Finding the right bra. Fitness. How much sleep do I need? Hygiene basics. Ingrown toenails. Motivation and the power of not giving up. Secondhand smoke. Staying at a healthy weight. Stop smoking: Your personal plan. Taking care of your hair. Taking care of your teeth. Taking care of your vision. Tampons, pads, and other period supplies. Tips for taking care of your skin. What causes bad breath? Why do I sweat so much? Why exercise is wise.

Skin stuff

Acanthosis nigricans (skin thickens and darkens). All about eczema. Body piercing. Bruises. Can acne scars be removed? Cellulite. Cold score (HSV-1). Hair removal. Hand washing. Indoor tanning. Ingrown toenails. Is tanning making me itch? Melanoma. Myths about acne. Shaving. Skin biopsy. Stretch marks. Tanning. Tattoos. Tips for taking care of your skin. Vitiligo (loss of skin pigment). Warts. Why do I get acne?

Health basics

5 tips for surviving shots (fear of needles). Fainting. Figuring out health news. Washing hands. Health insurance basics. Health insurance: Cracking the code. How to fill a prescription. Immunisation. Refilling a prescription. The 5-second rule. The basics on genes and genetics disorders. What's the difference between infectious and contagious? Why should I care about germs? Your medical records.

Getting medical care

5 tips for surviving shots (fear of needles). Adolescent medicine specialists. All about orthodontia. Allergy testing. Anesthesia: What to expect. Anesthesia basics. Blood transfusions. Breath and pelvic exams. Chemotherapy. Choosing you own doctor. Complementary and alternative medicine. Health insurance basics. IV (video). Medical tests: What to expect (video). Physical therapy. Plastic surgery. Primary care doctors: Who's who. Questions to ask your doctor. Skin biopsy. Testicular exams. The flu vaccine. Types of anesthesia. Understanding medications and what they do. What's it like to have surgery? What's it like to stay in the hospital? What's the difference between a treatment and a cure? Who's who i the hospital.

Body art

Body piercing. Can I pierce my own eyebrow? Tattoos.

Body basics library

About the body basics library. Blood. Bones, muschles and joints. Brain and nervous system. Digestive system. Endocrine system. Eyes. Femal reproductive system. Heart and circulatory system. Immune system. Kidneys and irinary tract. Lungs and respiratory system. Male reproductive system. Metabolism. Mouth and teeth. Skin, hair and nails. Spleen and lymphatic system.

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