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- Q As a teen, can my allergies make me feel tired?
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Dr. Ellen Rome, PediatricsAllergies can do a number on the entire body, including causing fatigue. In this video, Dr. Oz and Dr. Rome discuss what to do about severe allergies. Full Answer
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- Q Is it safe to use tampons as a teen?
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Dr. Ellen Rome, PediatricsTampons have been linked to toxic shock syndrome. In this video, Dr. Rome discusses the right amount of time to wear a tampon to stay safe. Full Answer
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- Q As a teen, can I use Accutane for acne?
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Dr. Ellen Rome, PediatricsAccutane should not be the first go-to treatment for teen acne. In this video, Dr. Oz and Dr. Rome reveal what acne treatment methods should be tried before Accutane, especially for teen girls. Full Answer
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- Q As a teen, what can I do about my severe menstrual cramps?
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Dr. Ellen Rome, PediatricsMenstrual cramps can be alleviated with the right diet and medications. In this video, Dr. Oz and Dr. Rome discuss the medications and foods that can remedy severe menstrual pain. Full Answer
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- Q As a teen, what are these mysterious bumps near my vagina?
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Dr. Ellen Rome, PediatricsAny bumps near your genitals can be scary. In this video. Dr. Oz and Dr. Rome explain what folliculitis is and how to avoid it. Full Answer
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- Q Is it normal for boys to have wet dreams?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyAbsolutely. It means the plumbing in a boy's sexual system--primarily the circulatory system, which controls the blood flow necessary to form an erection--is working just fine. But, just like erections, the age at which some guys get wet dreams is... Full Answer
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- Q How can a strong immune system protect me at college?
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Daphne Oz, Health EducationYour immune system is your best defense against all the crazy illnesses you come into contact with daily on college campuses. Think of your immune system as your own personal medic. It's always on call, always at the ready, and always there, just... Full Answer
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- Q Why do I have low energy at college?
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Daphne Oz, Health EducationRemember that depression, anxiety, and stress -- which you may experience during your adjustment from home to college life -- all bring your energy level down. Sleep habits are never great at college, but try to get seven to eight hours of... Full Answer
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- Q What are the health benefits of massage for teens?
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Daphne Oz, Health EducationMassages relax muscles by helping eliminate lactic acid, which is one of the by-products of muscle work. A full body massage helps improve circulation, as well as your lymphatic system, the part of your immune system that does maintenance work on... Full Answer
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- Q What is the structure of my bones?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineMost people think of bones as solid, hard all the way through. Actually, their physical structure is more like that of Swiss cheese: a solid mass dotted with tiny holes. Two kinds of cells work day and night to shape bone. Osteoblasts build... Full Answer
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