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From growing up to getting braces, popping pimples to catching some ZZZs, this section gives you the basics on your teenage years.

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School and jobs

Are you thinking about volunteering? Planning for life after high school?

School and Job Information
A collection of articles to help with homework, driving, good friends, going to college, dealing with bullying, finding a summer job, and lots more.

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Sexual health

Learn the facts about sexual health with articles about puberty, menstruation, infections, and just about everything else you wanted to know, for guys and girls.

Sexual Health
A collection of articles on your changing body, information for girls, information for guys, STDs and other infections, and birth control options.

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Expert answers

Got a question? What do the experts have to say?

Questions and Answers
Look here for answers to many of the questions teens ask us.

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Your body

This section gives you the basics on your changing body – from head to toe.

Your Changing Body
A collection of articles on taking care of your body, skin stuff, health basics, getting medical care, body art, and a library of basic body information.

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Your mind

Being healthy means dealing with the changes in your body – and your mind.

Your Developing Mind
A collection of articles on relationships, body image, families, emotions, being your best self, and dealing with problems.

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Infections

Who needs a flu shot? How long is mono contagious? Everything you need to know about topics ranging from STDs to skin rashes.

Learning about Infections
This section has tons of articles about infections that teens can get, with information about how they're spread, signs and symptoms, when to go to the doctor, and more.

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Drugs and alcohol

Smoking, drinking, and doing drugs can affect people's lives. Is your life affected? Find out here.

What to know about drugs
A collection of articles on tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and getting help.

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