Young Men's HealthEating disorders affect millions of people around the world. They’re most common in cultures that focus on weight and body image and can affect people of all genders, races, ages, and … read more
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Eating Disorders: Treatment and Therapy Options
Treatment for an eating disorder is a very individualized process. Therefore, there are different types of treatments depending on how medically stable a person is and how much emotional support … read more
Eating Disorders: Myths
Myth: Everyone with an eating disorder is underweight. Truth: Eating disorders effect individuals across the weight spectrum. Eating disorders do not discriminate based on body-size. Myth: Eating disorders are just an extreme … read more
Eating Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment
Teens with eating disorder behaviors or symptoms may be referred to an eating disorder program by their pediatrician, family doctor, or nurse practitioner. While no two programs are exactly the … read more
Bladder Exstrophy
Bladder exstrophy is a rare condition that affects males and females. Only one out of every 20,000 babies born will have bladder exstrophy, and there is no known cause. What … read more
I have a wounded leg and I limp while I walk. I met this girl online that I like but I’m scared she’ll think I’m too different if she sees my limp. Can someone still like me with my problem?
It is hard to feel different than others your age and I bet your limp makes you feel different, even if it is barely noticeable to others. If it is … read more
My penis is only 3 inches when it’s hard. Is there anything I can do to make it bigger?
The hormone testosterone normally causes the penis grows in length and width as boys go through puberty. Therefore, penile length depends not just on your age, but what stage of … read more
My penis is slightly unsymmetrical. Is there a serious problem behind this?
Guys’ penises can vary in their shape, color, size, and the way they bend. It’s not unusual for a guys’ penis to curve sideways, up, or down, when erect – … read more
Is it normal to have a curved penis?
Just as the color, shape, and size of guys’ penises are different, the way they bend can be different too. It’s completely normal (and common) to have a penis that … read more
Is my penis small or large? What’s normal?
Like bodies, penises come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. The size of your penis is determined by genetic traits that you’ve inherited from your parents – just like … read more