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Aug 25, 2009 -
This Sunday Mad Men was filled with people not acting their age. The show opens with a clip of "Bye Bye Birdie" being sung by, according to one of Peggy's best lines, "a 25-year-old woman acting like a 14-year-old girl." Is this a harbinger of things to come?
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Feb 09, 2007 -
If you're like me you're a little sick of all the flip-flopping on who is ultimately responsible for contributing to eating disorders in young women. First it was the modeling world and media. Then Gisele piped in and blamed parents.
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Nov 06, 2009 -
When I first saw this headline on Newsweek, "Why Teenagers Are Growing Up So Slowly Today," I thought, whaaa? With all the sexting and drugs, aren't teens growing up too fast?
Just because teens are doing adult things doesn't mean they are acting like adults, argue Joseph Allen and Claudia Worrell Allen, authors of Escaping the Endless Adolescence.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Teenage depression
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
The development of children ages 12 through 18 years old is expected to include predictable physical and mental milestones.
Alternative Names
Development - adolescent; Growth and development - adolescent
Information
During adolescence, children develop the ability to:
- Comprehend abstract content, such as higher mathematic concepts, and develop moral philosophies, including rights and privileges
- Question old values without a sense of dread or loss of identity
- Move gradually towards a more mature sense of identity and purpose
- Establish and maintain satisfying personal relationships by learning to share intimacy without inhibition or dread
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Adolescence is characterized by dramatic physical changes moving the individual from childhood into physical maturity. Early, prepubescent changes are noted with the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics.
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Nov 20, 2009 -
There may be no need to feel guilty about putting off your annual trip to the gynecologist anymore! New guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists assert that healthy women should not get cervical cancer screening pap tests every year. Instead they encourage women to get the screening every two to three years.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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- Calling your health care provider
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Depression in children
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Adolescent depression is a disorder occurring during the teenage years marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities.
See also:
- Depression
- Major depression
Alternative Names
Depression - adolescents; Teenage depression
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Depression can be a temporary response to many situations and stresses. In adolescents, depressed mood is common because of the normal maturation process, the stress associated with it, the influence of sex hormones, and independence conflicts with parents.
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Nov 15, 2009 -
Little girls and overactive adolescents can be so much fun to shop for, especially if they're into a certain theme. I've seen lots of tots obsess over all things princess — which means glitter galore!
Then there's the tween crowd who wants to look and act like a young adult even though they're not quite there yet.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Ultrasound in pregnancy
Adolescent pregnancy
Ultrasound, normal fetus - abdomen measurements
Ultrasound, normal fetus - arm and legs
Ultrasound, normal placenta - Braxton Hicks
Ultrasound, normal fetus - face
Ultrasound, normal fetus - femur measurement
Ultrasound, normal fetus - foot
Ultrasound, normal fetus - head measurements
Ultrasound, normal fetus - heartbeat
Ultrasound, normal fetus - heartbeat
Ultrasound, normal fetus - arms and legs
Ultrasound, normal relaxed placenta
Ultrasound, normal fetus - profile view
Ultrasound, normal fetus - spine and ribs
Ultrasound, color - normal umbilical cord
Ultrasound, normal fetus - ventricles of brain
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Adolescent pregnancy is pregnancy in girls age 19 or younger.
Alternative Names
Teenage pregnancy; Pregnancy - teenage
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The rate of adolescent pregnancy has steadily declined since reaching an all-time high in 1990, mostly due to the increased use of condoms.
Since no form of contraception is completely effective, abstinence (not having sexual intercourse) is the only sure way to prevent pregnancy.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Hepatitis B Vaccine (hep-ah-TY-tiss B vak-seen)
Prevents infection caused by hepatitis B virus.
Brand Name(s)
Engerix-B, Engerix-B Pediatric, Recombivax HB Pediatric/Adolescent, Recombivax HB
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
You should not receive this vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of hepatitis B vaccine, or if you are allergic to yeast.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Female reproductive anatomy
Male reproductive anatomy
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Puberty is the time in which sexual and physical characteristics mature. It occurs due to hormone changes. The changes allow you to become capable of reproduction.
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