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AcneAcne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up.medlineplus.gov ›Body odor and sweatingSweat is a clear, salty liquid produced by glands in your skin. Sweating is how your body cools itself.medlineplus.gov ›Bad breathThere are many reasons why you might have bad breath. You can get it if you don't brush and floss regularly.medlineplus.gov ›Yeast infectionsCandida is the scientific name for yeast. It is a fungus that lives almost everywhere, including in your body.medlineplus.gov ›STIsWhat are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. If not treated, an STI can develop into a sexually transmitted disease (STD). STIs are usually spread during vaginal, oral, or anal sex.medlineplus.gov ›HPV and genital wartsWhat are genital warts? Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are many types of HPV.medlineplus.gov ›PeriodsWhat is menstruation? Menstruation, also called a period, is normal vaginal bleeding that happens as part of the monthly cycle in women and girls. Every month, the body prepares for pregnancy.medlineplus.gov ›Testicular lumpsWhat is testicular cancer? Testicular cancer is a cancer that develops in the tissues of one or both testicles. The testicles, or testes, are part of the male reproductive system.medlineplus.gov ›HaemorrhoidsWhat are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen, inflamed veins around your anus or the lower part of your rectum. There are two types:External hemorrhoids, which form under the skin around your anusInternal hemorrhoids, which form in the lining of your anus and lower rectumWhat causes hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids happen when there is too much pressure on the veins around the anus.medlineplus.gov ›PubertyPuberty is the time in life when a boy or girl becomes sexually mature. It is a process that usually happens between ages 8 and 13 for girls and ages 9 and 14 for boys.medlineplus.gov ›Eating and body imageWhat are eating disorders? Eating disorders are serious mental health disorders. They involve severe problems with your thoughts about food and your eating behaviors.medlineplus.gov ›Feeling lowWhat 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.medlineplus.gov ›AnxietyWhat is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat.medlineplus.gov ›Not sleepingWhat is sleep? While you are sleeping your brain and body functions are still active. Sleep is a natural process that helps your body restore energy, supports learning and memory, and keeps you healthy. It's not just the number of hours of sleep you get that matters.medlineplus.gov ›
Substances
Vaping and e-cigarettesE-cigarettes, or electronic cigarettes, are battery-operated smoking devices. They often look like cigarettes, but work differently.medlineplus.gov ›NicotineWhat are the health effects of smoking? There's no way around it; smoking is bad for your health. It harms nearly every organ of the body, even some that you would not expect.medlineplus.gov ›Alcohol and young peopleAlcohol is the most widely misused substance among America's youth. Drinking by young people has big health and safety risks.medlineplus.gov ›Drinking a lotWhat is alcohol use disorder (AUD)? For most adults, moderate alcohol use is probably not harmful. Your risk of developing an alcohol use disorder (AUD) depends on how much, how often, and how quickly you drink alcohol.medlineplus.gov ›Opioid overdoseWhat are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol.medlineplus.gov ›NaloxoneWhat are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol.medlineplus.gov ›FentanylWhat are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol.medlineplus.gov ›Drugs and addictionWhat are drugs? Drugs are chemical substances that can change how your body and mind work. They include prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs. What is drug use? Drug use, or misuse, includes:Using illegal substances, such as: Anabolic steroidsClub drugsCocaineHeroinInhalantsCannabis (also known as marijuana)Methamphetamines Misusing prescription medicines, including opioids.medlineplus.gov ›CannabisWhat is cannabis? Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried parts from the cannabis plant. The plant contains chemicals that affect the brain and can change how you feel or think. The main active chemicals are cannabinoids, including:THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which causes the "high"CBD (cannabidiol), which does not cause a highHow do people use cannabis? There are many ways that people use cannabis, including:Rolling it up and smoking it like a cigarette ("joint") or cigar ("blunt")Smoking it in a pipe ("bowl") or water pipe ("bong")Mixing it into drinks like tea, or food like cakes or brownies ("edibles")Smoking concentrated oils ("dabbing")Using electronic vaporizers ("vaping")Taking liquid drops under the tongue ("tinctures")Applying it to the skin as lotions or balms ("topicals")Topical products usually do not cause a high. What are the effects of cannabis? Cannabis can cause short-term and long-term effects.medlineplus.gov ›Pills that aren't yoursWhat is prescription drug misuse? If you take a medicine in a different way than your health care provider prescribed, it's called prescription drug misuse. It could be:Taking medicine prescribed for someone else. Taking a larger dose than you are supposed to. Taking the medicine in a different way than you are supposed to.medlineplus.gov ›
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