Young Men's Health
Eating Disorders: Causes and Risk FactorsThere are many theories about what causes eating disorders and for each person the reason can be different. However, most eating disorders are caused by a combination of biological, psychological, … read more
Health Guides
Gluten-Free Diet: Buying Gluten-Free Foods
How can I still eat my favorite foods? Eating and baking gluten–free has become much easier recently as more companies now make gluten–free foods. You can now buy gluten–free breads, … read more
Gluten-Free Diet: Gluten-Free Sample Menu and Recipes
What does a typical day on the gluten–free diet look like? Gluten-Free Recipes The best resources for gluten-free recipes are the internet and gluten–free cookbooks. The GI department at Boston Children’s … read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine
What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Coronavirus (COVID-19), pronounced “kr-ow-nuh-vai-ruhs” is a highly contagious respiratory illness. Symptoms are usually mild and similar to a cold or the flu. They typically appear 2-14 days after … read more
Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is the most common solid tumor affecting young men between the ages of 15 and 35 years old. It’s important to know it only affects 1-2% of sex-assigned … read more
Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
What is human trafficking? Human trafficking is a crime involving the recruitment, transportation, purchase, and/or hiding of anyone. These individuals are held by a use of force, fraud, or manipulation … read more
How to Cope with the Loss of a Pet
It’s perfectly normal to feel sad and even heartbroken if you lose a pet. Pets are often a member of the family so it makes sense that you would feel … read more
Taking Charge of Your Healthcare
So you are growing up and gaining the new responsibilities that come with getting older! Now, if you are feeling a bit overwhelmed, take a deep breath. That can be … read more
Healthy Swaps Cooking Guide
People don’t always want to ditch their favorite recipes, but want ways of making some swaps to increase how healthy a meal is. While it’s still ok to eat the … read more
ADHD
ADHD is pretty common, and more guys tend to be diagnosed than girls. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 9.4% of all school-aged kids have ADHD. It’s usually … read more