A closer look at the structure of the breast.
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A child's growth not only involves the length and weight of his or her body, but also internal growth and development.
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Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder. A child with bulimia overeats or binges uncontrollably. This overeating may be followed by self-induced throwing up (purging).
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Many young people take prescription medicines because they believe they are safer than street drugs. But they can be just as dangerous if taken improperly. Read on to learn more.
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Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform.
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Active women are at least twice as likely to suffer serious knee injuries as men, but it's not just athletes who are at risk.
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Vulvitis is inflammation of the soft folds of skin outside the vagina.
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Vertebroplasty is a procedure used to treat fractures or breaks in the vertebrae. In this procedure, a thick cement mixture is injected into a fractured vertebra to stabilize the spine.
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First, determine the first day of your last menstrual period. Next, count back 3 calendar months and add 1 year and 7 days to that date.
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Many women today are waiting until later in life to have children. In the U.S., birth rates for women in their 30s are at the highest levels in four decades.
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Managing headaches is especially tricky in the first trimester. This is a time when you should stay away from many medicines.
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