Your body is beautiful….each body is unique and expressive in its own way.  From body piercing culture to finding out what exactly is cellulite, learn the histories behind some of the things we do to our bodies and the things that happen to them….then, we’ll tell you how to make the right decisions for your body and how to be safe and avoid infections and diseases that can affect your body due to common teen practices.  You only have one body….learn to treat it right

The following links will take you from the On Your Own web site to http://www.teenhealth.org/. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other reliable sources and to direct any questions concerning personal healthcare to licensed physicians or other appropriate healthcare professionals.

Body Beautiful

• Body Piercing
• Can I Prevent Acne?
• Should I Gain Weight?
• Should I Go on a Diet?
• Stretch Marks
• Tattoos
• The Tanning Taboo
• What Is Cellulite?

Taking Care of Your Body

• Backpack Basics
• Common Sleep Problems
• Finding the Right Bra
• How Much Sleep Do I Need?
• Hygiene Basics
• Taking Care of Your Teeth
• Taking Care of Your Vision
• Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin
• Why Exercise Is Wise

Skin Stuff

• All About Eczema
• Body Piercing
• Bruises
• Can Acne Scars Be Removed?
• Can I Prevent Acne?
• Hair Removal
• Myths About Acne
• Shaving
• Should I Pop That Pimple?
• Stretch Marks
• Tattoos
• The Tanning Taboo
• Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin
• Warts
• What Is Cellulite?
• Why Do I Get Acne?

Common Infections

• Bronchitis
• Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)
• Coping With Colds
• Flu Facts
• How Long Is Mono Contagious?
• Mononucleosis
• Sinusitis
• Tonsillitis
• Urinary Tract Infections
• What to Do if You Get the Flu
• Who Needs a Flu Shot?
• Why Should I Care About Germs?

Bacterial & Viral Infections

• Anthrax
• Bronchitis
• Cellulitis
• Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)
• Coping With Colds
• Encephalitis
• Flu Facts
• Gastrointestinal Infections and Diarrhea
• How Long Is Mono Contagious?
• Impetigo
• Infections That Pets Carry
• Lyme Disease
• Meningitis
• Osteomyelitis
• Pneumonia
• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• Salmonellosis
• Shigellosis
• Should I Worry About Mad Cow Disease?
• Sinusitis
• Smallpox
• Staphylococcal (Staph) Skin Infections
• Strep Throat
• Swimmer's Ear (External Otitis)
• Tetanus
• Tonsillitis
• Toxic Shock Syndrome
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Warts
• West Nile Virus
• What to Do if You Get the Flu
• What's My Lyme Disease Risk?
• Who Needs a Flu Shot?

Fungal Infections

• Athlete's Foot
• Infections That Pets Carry
• Jock Itch
• Ringworm
• Vaginal Yeast Infections

Skin Infections & Rashes

• All About Eczema
• Anthrax
• Athlete's Foot
• Cellulitis
• Impetigo
• Infections That Pets Carry
• Jock Itch
• Lyme Disease
• Ringworm
• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• Scabies
• Smallpox
• Toxic Shock Syndrome
• What's My Lyme Disease Risk?