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Teen Health

As a teenager, you go through many changes. Your body is on its way to becoming its adult size. You may notice that you can't fit into your old shoes or that your jeans are now 3 inches too short. Along with these changes, you are probably becoming more independent and making more of your own choices. Some of the biggest choices you face are about your health.

Healthy habits, including eating a healthy diet and being physically active, can help you feel good, look good, and do your best in school, work, or sports. They might also prevent diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis, stroke, and some cancers when you are older.

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  1. Teen Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    As a teenager, you go through many changes. Your body is on its way to becoming its adult size. You may notice that you can't fit into your old shoes or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/teenhealth.html - Health Topics
  2. Teen Development (National Library of Medicine)  
    As a teenager, you go through many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. The biggest change is puberty, the process of becoming sexually mature. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/teendevelopment.html - Health Topics
  3. Teen Depression (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is depression in teens? Depression in teens (ages 13-17) is a serious medical illness. It's more than just a feeling of being sad or "blue" for a few days. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/teendepression.html - Health Topics
  4. Teen Mental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Being a teenager is hard. You're under stress to be liked, do well in school, get along with your family, and make big decisions. You can't avoid most of these ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/teenmentalhealth.html - Health Topics
  5. Teen Sexual Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is teen sexual health? Teen sexual health is about how sex affects your physical and emotional health. It means knowing how to form healthy relationships and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/teensexualhealth.html - Health Topics
  6. Teenage Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... t plan to get pregnant, but many do. Teen pregnancies carry extra health risks to both the mother and the baby. Often, teens don't get prenatal care soon enough, which ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/teenagepregnancy.html - Health Topics
  7. Diabetes in Children and Teens (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the common type of diabetes in children and teens was type 1. It was called juvenile diabetes. ... it is becoming more common in children and teens, due to more obesity. With Type 2 diabetes, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diabetesinchildrenandteens.html - Health Topics
  8. High Cholesterol in Children and Teens (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to work properly. But if your child or teen has high cholesterol (too much cholesterol in the ... the arteries. This can put your child or teen at risk of coronary artery disease and other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/highcholesterolinchildrenandteens.html - Health Topics
  9. Teen Violence (National Library of Medicine)  
    Teen violence refers to harmful behaviors that can start early and continue into young adulthood. The young ... death. An important risk factor for violence in teens is the behavior of their friends and classmates. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/teenviolence.html - Health Topics
  10. Smoking and Youth (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... age of 21 have the hardest time quitting. Teens who smoke are also more likely to use ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/smokingandyouth.html - Health Topics
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