Teen Health Issues

From puberty and acne to anxiety and eating disorders, teenagers can face a number of health issues. Help keep your teen healthy and happy by learning about these teen health concerns.
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Common Illnesses in Teenagers
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Mononucleosis: Causes and Risk Factors
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
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Why Won't Your Teen Take a Shower?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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The Benefits and Side Effects of the HPV Vaccine
Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD
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Tourette's Syndrome in Teens
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Why Don't More American Teens Get the HPV Vaccine?
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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How to Get Your Teen to Take Their Medications
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
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Eating Fast Food Frequently Affects Teenagers' Health
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Top 4 Foods Every Teen Should Avoid
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Superfoods All Teens Should Eat
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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How Much Exercise Does Your Teen Really Need?
Medically reviewed by Alisa Baer, MD
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How to Help Your Overweight Teenager
Medically reviewed by Alisa Baer, MD
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Teens
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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School Performance and Teen Snoring
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
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Vaginitis in Children and Teens Symptoms and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
Sleep deprivation is a major problem among teens.
What Time Should Your Teen Go to Bed?
Medically reviewed by Alisa Baer, MD
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How Mononucleosis Is Treated
Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
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The 10 Biggest Teen Health Risks
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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What to Do When Your Teen Wants a Body Piercing
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Here's what every parent should know about teenage acne.
Teenage Acne Facts Every Parent Should Know
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
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The Amount of Sleep a Teenager Needs
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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4 Bad Food Habits Teens Have and What Parents Can Do
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO