What is gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is a common condition where the tissue under a young man’s nipples starts to grow and can look and feel like small breasts. It can occur … read more
Health Guides
Hair Loss and Male Pattern Baldness (Androgenic Alopecia)
Teenage guys and young men may sometimes notice their hair is becoming thinner or even hair loss. Male pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss among adolescents … read more
Healthy Relationships
Healthy relationships are fun and make you feel good about yourself. You can have a healthy relationship with anyone in your life, including your family, friends and dating partners. What … read more
Dating Violence: How to get help
Dating violence is common in teenagers and young adults, so it is likely that you or someone you know could be affected by it. Knowing what dating violence is and … read more
Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris)
What is jock itch? Jock itch (medical name Tinea Cruris) is a skin infection in your groin caused by a fungus, most commonly Trichophyton rubrum that thrives in warm, moist areas. It … read more
Marijuana
Weed, pot, Mary Jane, ganja, bud – what do these terms have in common? They’re all slang names for marijuana. What is marijuana? Marijuana is the product of the dry, … read more
Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds are very common. In fact, 60% of people living in the United States will have at least one nosebleed at some point during their life. Although it might seem … read more
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
Getting nervous before giving a presentation at school or before a big game is normal – but if you’ve ever felt like you’re going to lose control, have a heart … read more
Pearly Penile Papules
It’s perfectly normal to be a bit worried if you notice any small growths on your penis. It’s possible that you might have pearly penile papules (PPP), also called pink … read more
Preparing for Inpatient or “Overnight” Surgery
Preparing for surgery (a procedure or operation) can seem overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you … read more