Anyone who has had sexual contact can get an STI. People of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels can get STIs. According to the Center for Disease Control … read more
Health Guides
Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Supplements
The pressure to perform in high school and college sports continues to increase as student-athletes compete for scholarships and chase the dream of playing professionally. Unfortunately, some athletes at all … read more
Stuttering
Approximately 70 million people around the world stutter and more than 3 million people in the United States stutter. According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders … read more
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a spirochete (a very small organism). It can affect the entire body and needs to be treated with antibiotics early to avoid serious problems. … read more
Tattoos
Body art has been a form of self-expression for centuries. For some it may be a fashion statement, and for others, a tattoo may have religious, cultural or personal meaning. … read more
Becoming a Father
If you’re a teen and you’ve learned that you are going to become a father, this could be a confusing time for you. It’s completely normal to have lots of … read more
Time Management
Nobody likes to feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, but sometimes these feelings occur when you have a lot to do. If you learn to manage your time, you’ll lessen these … read more
Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
Have you ever wondered what’s in the back of your throat? Besides your uvula (the piece of tissue that hangs down in the middle and looks like a tiny punching … read more
Transitions: A Guide to Getting Older and Changing Health Care Providers (HCP’s)
As you get older your health care needs will change. Your teen years are a good time to talk with your primary care provider (PCP) about whether you need to … read more
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It occurs in teens and adults and affects both men and women. Trichomonads (how they look under a microscope): What causes trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is an … read more