- 21. Helping Your Teen Succeed In School
- (School)
- ... nodding off during first or second period. As with so many other idiosyncrasies of adolescence, biology is to blame. Sleep researchers at the E. P. Bradley Hospital Sleep Research Laboratory in Providence, ...
- 22. Preventing Unplanned Parenthood
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... effective in preventing teen pregnancy and STIs, you’ll want to talk frankly with your teen about these problems. First, remind her that many people don’t even know they have an STI. Many teens believe ...
- 23. Educating Your Teen About Birth Control
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... Believe: A girl can’t get pregnant the first time she has sexual intercourse. The Facts: Oh yes she can! In fact, pregnancy can occur even before a girl’s first menstruation. What Your Teenager May ...
- 24. Information for Teens: What You Need to Know About Privacy
- (Teen)
- Who do you talk with when you need advice about your health and personal life? While it’s best to talk with your parents (or guardians), they might not be your first choice. If you are too embarrassed ...
- 25. A Teenager's Understanding of Death
- (Teen)
- Generally speaking an adolescent’s first experience with the death of someone close to him will come with the passing of an elderly relative such as a grandparent or a great-aunt or -uncle. (That, or a ...
- 26. Health Problems at School
- (School)
- ... physician. In many but not all schools, one or more staff members have been trained in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid. Parents should know how these situations are handled at their ...
- 27. Dealing with Problems at School
- (School)
- ... has humiliated her in front of her classmates. In situations like these, approach the teacher first with your concern. Explain the problem without being accusatory or insulting. (Avoid statements like ...
- 28. Uterine fibroids
- (Uterine fibroids)
- ... isn't necessary. A common complication of fibroids during pregnancy is localized pain, typically between the first and second trimesters. This is usually easily treated with pain relievers. But if you ...
- 29. Heart attack
- (Heart attack )
- ... (atherosclerosis) that narrows arteries throughout your body, including arteries to your heart. You can improve or eliminate many of these risk factors to reduce your chances of having a first or subsequent ...
- 30. Finding a Pediatrician
- (Decisions to Make)
- ... is not there at the time of delivery. Otherwise, the routine newborn examination can take place anytime during the first twenty-four hours of life. Ask the pediatrician if you can be present during that ...
- 31. Meniere's disease
- (Meniere's disease)
- ... You're likely to first see your family doctor or a general practitioner. Eventually, however, your primary care doctor may refer you to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist, or otolaryngologist; ...
- 32. Aortic valve regurgitation
- (Aortic valve regurgitation)
- ... ankles and feet (edema) When to see a doctor Take the signs and symptoms of aortic valve regurgitation seriously and call or see a doctor right away if they develop. Sometimes the first indications ...
- 33. Penicillin allergy
- (Penicillin allergy)
- ... time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask: When did you first begin experiencing symptoms? Have your symptoms been continuous or occasional? How severe are ...
- 34. Food allergy
- (Food allergy)
- ... food. Food allergies can occur even the first time you eat a food. The most common food allergy symptoms include: Tingling or itching in the mouth Hives, itching or eczema Swelling of the lips, ...
- 35. Agoraphobia
- (Agoraphobia)
- ... any significant stress or life changes that you experienced around the time your symptoms first developed. Make a list of your medical information, including other physical or mental health conditions ...
- 36. Actinic keratosis
- (Actinic keratosis)
- ... patch or small spot on your skin. An actinic keratosis takes years to develop, usually first appearing in older adults. Many doctors consider an actinic keratosis to be precancerous because it can develop ...
- 37. Genital HPV Infection
- (Shanghai STDs Testing Center)
- ... in three shots. It is important to get all three doses to get the best protection. The vaccines are most effective when given before a person's first sexual contact, when he or she could be exposed to ...
- 38. Ways to Keep Your Child Healthy in Shanghai
- (First Aid Shanghai)
- This article contented the tips of "how to keep your child healthy in Shanghai ?" is for educational purposes only and should not be considered to be medical advice. It is not meant to replace ...
- 39. First Aid at Work (Q&A)
- (First Aid Shanghai)
- Q1: What is first aid at work? People at work can suffer injuries or fall ill. It doesn’t matter whether the injury or the illness is caused by the work they do or not. What is important is that they ...
- 40. Why First Aid ?
- (First Aid Shanghai)
- The first few minutes after an injury or medical emergency are the most crucial to determine the rate and duration of recovery. Knowing what to do in the event of an injury or emergency will help you stay ...