The science of health

Presents a comprehensive guide that offers tips for teens on proper skin care and includes information on hygiene, skin diseases and infection, acne, and the effects of the sun's damaging rays.

Examines the growing obsession with weight loss among some teens and discusses proper weight management and avoiding eating disorders such as anorexia.

Provides information for teens about sexually transmitted diseases, describing various types of STDs, including gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, HIV/AIDS, and others, explaining how they are contracted, and discussing prevention measures. Includes resources for further study.

Provides information for teens about allergies and asthma, examining the biology of allergies and asthma, identifying various types of allergens and asthma triggers, and looking at tools and treatment. Includes resources for further study.

Provides information for teens about suicide and self-destructive behaviors, examining the difference between healthy and unhealthy risk-taking, discussing substance abuse, risky relationships, self-injury, eating disorders, and suicide, and including resources for further study.

Presents a comprehensive guide to smoking-related health issues in adolescents and examines some of the reasons why teens smoke, the consequences of using tobacco, along with statistics and case studies.

Presents a comprehensive guide for teens on fitness and proper nutrition and teaches the importance of making healthy food choices and getting regular exercise.

Presents a comprehensive guide for teens on contraception and pregnancy and discusses the real-life situations and consequences teens face when making choices about sex.