health
What to Expect During Your First Colonoscopy
Most people don't get one until they're 50, but what if you're a teen who needs a colonoscopy?
By Adryan Corcione
How to Tell If You Have a Sleep Disorder
“Build non-negotiable time in your schedule for sleeping.”
By Adryan Corcione
Trauma's Not Just in Your Head. It Can Make You Physically Sick
Here's how trauma impacts your body.
By Adryan Corcione
Sarah Hyland Is Not Ashamed About Getting Help for Her Mental Health
Nor should she be.
By Brittney McNamara
Your School Letting You Sleep Later Could Literally Save Your Life.
Here's how to get them to let you do it.
By Brittney McNamara
Dove Cameron Says She's in the Hospital After Sustaining a Neck Injury
"Don't worry, I will be more than fine."
By De Elizabeth
A Teen Died After Reportedly Being Shocked by His Headphones
He's not the only person this has happened to.
By Brittney McNamara
Demi Lovato Would Like You to See Her "Sweaty, Messy Jiu Jitsu Hair" on Instagram
She's back in the gym.
By Elly Belle
What You Need to Know About the Mysterious Paralyzing Illness Affecting Kids
“You cannot take any specific measure to prevent this disease from happening."
By Jo Yurcaba
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This Is How to Stay Healthy When You Travel
Even when you're hurtling through the sky with a plane full of snifflers.
By Brittney McNamara
This Giving Season, Remember the Navajo People Who Can't Access Healthy Food
"It may be hard for some people to imagine what hunger looks like, but I have a clear picture in my mind."
By Parvannah Lee
A University of Maryland Student Died After Contracting a Common Virus
Five others at the school have contracted adenovirus.
By Brittney McNamara
We Are Intersex. This Is What We Want You to Know
"I think it is so important for people to understand that we exist from all walks of life."
By Brittney McNamara
This Is Why Going to the Doctor Can Be So Hard for Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming People
“The medical field has no room for me.”
By Elly Belle
These Women Described How Hard It Was to Get Chronic Illness Diagnosed
"How many doctors did it take you to get diagnosed? I counted 11 months & 17 doctors."
By Elly Belle
You NEED to Get Your Flu Shot Because It Could Be the Difference Between Life and Death
Seriously.
By De Elizabeth
The Government Raided Juul's Headquarters to See If They Market to Teens
The FDA paid the company a surprise visit.
By Bartie Scott
A Metal Skewer Went Through a Young Boy's Skull — and He's Fine
Find out why one doctor said this isn't so uncommon.
By Bartie Scott
Black Hairy Tongue Is a Real Condition and it Looks as Terrifying as it Sounds
Luckily it's easy to treat.
By Bartie Scott
Cystic Fibrosis Activist Claire Wineland Has Died
She died one week after receiving a lung transplant.
By McKenzie Schwark