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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?

How to Tell If You Have a Sleep Disorder

“Build non-negotiable time in your schedule for sleeping.”

Trauma's Not Just in Your Head. It Can Make You Physically Sick

Here's how trauma impacts your body.

Sarah Hyland Is Not Ashamed About Getting Help for Her Mental Health

Nor should she be.

Your School Letting You Sleep Later Could Literally Save Your Life.

Here's how to get them to let you do it.

Dove Cameron Says She's in the Hospital After Sustaining a Neck Injury

"Don't worry, I will be more than fine."

A Teen Died After Reportedly Being Shocked by His Headphones

He's not the only person this has happened to.

What You Need to Know About the Mysterious Paralyzing Illness Affecting Kids

“You cannot take any specific measure to prevent this disease from happening."

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."

A University of Maryland Student Died After Contracting a Common Virus

Five others at the school have contracted adenovirus.

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."

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.”

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."

The Government Raided Juul's Headquarters to See If They Market to Teens

The FDA paid the company a surprise visit.

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.

Black Hairy Tongue Is a Real Condition and it Looks as Terrifying as it Sounds

Luckily it's easy to treat.

Cystic Fibrosis Activist Claire Wineland Has Died

She died one week after receiving a lung transplant.