Get enough sleep (9 hours a night is best) If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, avoid looking at screens (tv, phone, computer) at least two hours before … read more
Health Guides
Cigarette Smoking
Most teens are aware that people who have smoked for a while can get lung cancer and emphysema and eventually die, but many don’t know about all of the bad … read more
Circumcision
Lots of people have questions about their penis, and whether it’s normal. You may wonder why you do (or do not) have foreskin around your penis. What is circumcision? People … read more
Masturbation
Masturbation, or rubbing your genitals, is a natural way to learn about your body and what feels sexually satisfying. Many people masturbate, and others do not. It’s up to you … read more
Wet Dreams
Wet dreams happen to most people assigned male at birth (AMAB) during the teen years. You may wake up to find your bed sheets wet and sticky. Wet dreams are … read more
Naloxone for Opioid Overdose
What exactly is an opioid overdose? An overdose refers to when someone “passes out” (loses consciousness) and is not breathing normally. This can happen when someone takes a high or … read more
Fentanyl and Opioid Overdose
What are opioids? Opioids and opiates are very powerful medications that come from the opium poppy plant (opiates) or are synthetic drugs that look like molecules from the opium plant … read more
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of a person’s weight and height and weight, and does not directly measure a person’s health status, muscle, bone, body fat, or body water. … read more
Begin with Breakfast
Even though it can be hard to make time for breakfast when you’re rushing to school in the morning, there are many benefits to eating a healthy breakfast. Eating breakfast … read more
Folic Acid
Why is folic acid so important? Your body needs folic acid to make new cells every day. This is especially important during growth spurts and pregnancy. What is the difference … read more