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Dental braces
Wire-based appliances or clear aligners that orthodontists use to correct crowded and crooked teeth or a misaligned jaw (an overbite or an underbite).
Suggestions as you consider your future career
Think about these ideas as you consider what skills and career you'd like to pursue in the future.
Stress fractures
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bones often caused by overuse or osteoporosis. Learn how to prevent and treat them.
Teen suicide: What parents need to know
Understand what makes teens prone to suicide, and learn what you can do to prevent it.
Teen drug abuse: Help your teen avoid drugs
Want to prevent teen drug abuse? Understand how to talk to your teen about the consequences of using drugs.
Teens and social media use: What's the impact?
Find out how to help limit the negative impact of these popular apps on your teenager.
Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)
In this mental health condition, people can't resist urges to pull out hair from their body. They do this often. Therapy may help reduce or stop urges.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why concussion screening is important
Concussion screening can help determine when athletes can return to play.
Keratoconus
When your cornea bulges outward, it can cause blurry vision and make your eyes sensitive to light. Find out about symptoms, causes and treatment for this eye condition.
Puberty blockers for transgender and gender-diverse youth
Understand how puberty blockers work to suppress puberty. Learn about their benefits, side effects and long-term effects.
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