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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What Are Common Illnesses in Teenagers?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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How Long Is Mono Contagious?
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
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What to Do When Your Smelly Teen Refuses to Take a Shower
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Learn About Benefits and Side Effects of the HPV Vaccine
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Does My Teen Have Tourette's Syndrome?
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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How Eating Fast Food Affects Teen Health
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Popular Junk Foods Teens Really Shouldn't Be Consuming
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Adding Superfoods to Your Teen's Diet
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Is Your Teen Getting Enough Exercise?
Medically reviewed by Alisa Baer, MD
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How to Help Your Overweight Teenager
Medically reviewed by Alisa Baer, MD
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Recommended Immunization Schedule for Teens
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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Could Your Teen's Snoring Cause Bad Behavior or Poor Grades?
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
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The Symptoms and Treatments of Vaginitis
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
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The Mysterious Symptoms of POTS in Children and Young Adults
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
Sleep deprivation is a major problem among teens.
What's the Best Bedtime for a Teenager?
Medically reviewed by Alisa Baer, MD
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Can Mono Be Cured?
Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
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The Top 10 Health Risks Among Teenagers
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.
Parents Should Educate Themselves About Their Teen's Acne
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
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How to Help Your Teen Get the Sleep They Need
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Learn These 4 Bad Food Habits Teens Have and How Break Those Habits
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO