Young Men's Health
VaricocelesVaricocele is a medical word used to describe the swelling of the veins that occurs in the scrotum . Varicoceles are common. Approximately 10-20% of adolescent and young adult men … read more
Health Guides
How to Be a Healthy Vegetarian
What is a vegetarian? A vegetarian is someone who doesn’t eat meat, including beef, chicken, pork, or fish and may or may not choose to eat other animal-derived products such … read more
Vitamin D
What is vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your immune system function effectively, reduces inflammation, and helps your body absorb calcium. Calcium is a mineral that gives strength to your bones and teeth, … read more
Water Park Safety
You’re ready for a great day at the water park. Maybe you like the speed of the giant water slide, or perhaps you’d rather grab a tube and float down … read more
Water Safety
Many people enjoy being in or around water once the weather starts to heat up. Whether it’s at the neighborhood pool, the beach, or a nearby lake, swimming or taking … read more
Whooping Cough and the Pertussis Vaccine
Many years ago, it became clear that too many teens were getting sick from “whooping cough,” also known as pertussis. Young children get vaccinated for whooping cough, but the protection … read more
Yoga
Yoga has been practiced for several thousands of years, and it has recently become very popular with teens. Yoga classes are now offered at gyms, studios, community centers, schools, and … read more
Zinc
Zinc is a mineral that is important for your immune system. Zinc is also needed for wound healing and normal growth and development. How much zinc do I need? Because … read more
Gluten Free Diet: Foods to Avoid vs. Safe Foods
What foods do I avoid on the gluten–free diet? Following a gluten–free diet means you should remove all foods that have – or could have – gluten from your diet. … read more
Gluten-Free Diet: Eating at Home vs. Away
There are two basic ways to make gluten–free foods at home. Some families choose to make their kitchen completely gluten–free by throwing out all gluten containing foods and sanitizing or … read more