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Shaving hair: Does shaved hair grow back thicker?
Contrary to popular belief, shaving unwanted hair doesn't make it grow back thicker.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Find out the symptoms of STDs and what you can do to prevent them, along with the treatments if you're diagnosed with one.
Sex education: Talking to your teen about sex
Sex education is a parent's job. Here's help handling the challenge.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Learn about this contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. The last known infection was reported in 2004.
Separation anxiety disorder
This is intense or prolonged separation anxiety that interferes with school or other daily activities or includes panic attacks. Learn about treatment.
Self-tanners: Are they safe?
Sunless tanning products, also called self-tanners, can give your skin a tanned look without exposing you to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The active ingredient in most sunless tanners is the color additive dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA reacts with dead cells in the skin's surface layer to temporarily darken your skin. The coloring gradually fades within a few days. Caution: Most self-tanners don't contain sunscreen. If you spend time outdoors, sunscreen is essential.
Self-injury/cutting
Deliberately hurting your own body, such as by cutting or burning, is a harmful way to cope with emotional pain, intense anger and frustration.
Seizures
Learn about the different types of seizures and what causes them. Also find out what to do if you see someone having a seizure.
Screen time and children: How to guide your child
Managing your child's screen time takes effort. Find out how to ensure quality screen time and set limits.
Scorpion sting
Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.
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