Teen dating violence is no small problem and, sadly, is much more common than many parents believe. It’s estimated 1 in 3 girls in this country is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Nearly 1.5 million high-school students nationwide experience physical abuse […]
Pediatrician shares guidance on the HPV vaccine
Did you know that every year in the United States there’s an estimated 14 million people newly infected with HPV (Source: CDC)? About 50 percent of them are in teens and young adults ages 15 to 24. HPV, or human papillomavirus, often has no visible signs or symptoms. This means your child could get the […]
Girls and heavy menstrual bleeding: When it may be time to see a specialist
For young women starting their menstrual cycles, many questions may arise for them about what’s normal and what’s irregular when it comes to their period. The range of what’s normal with a young woman’s period is broad.
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