Human Growth Hormone Testing
Learn whether HGH testing is recommended for a small 12-year-old boy. read more
August 17, 1998
Showing 10719 results found:
Questions About Menarche and Tampons
Our expert addresses some common questions about menstrual flow and tampon use in young teens. read more
August 17, 1998
Menstruation and Doctors
Is a female doctor a better choice for a girl, once she begins menstruating? read more
August 17, 1998
Teenage Acne and Facewashing
A mother is concerned about her daughter's severe acne and asks what treatment is best. read more
August 17, 1998
When Does Menstruation Begin?
The age at which a girl will start to menstruate is quite variable -- find out the normal range. read more
August 17, 1998
Still's Disease
Find out about Still's Disease, a form of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA), which is a connective tissue disease. read more
December 6, 2001
Do Tics Indicate Tourette's Syndrome?
If you fear that certain tics in your child may indicate Tourette's Syndrome, schedule an examination by his doctor. read more
December 6, 2001
Should Sister and Brother Share a Bedroom?
Find out what our expert has to say about a nine-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy sharing a bedroom. read more
December 6, 2001
The Pill for Irregular Periods?
It would be ill-advised to "treat" an irregular period with birth control pills, just for convenience. Find out why. read more
December 3, 2001
Premature Puberty?
When premature puberty is suspected, it's reasonable to take your child to see her physician. read more
December 3, 2001
Nine-Year-Old Retained Twice
Our expert suspects a learning disability in a nine-year-old, and advises the mother to seek an evaluation by the school. read more
December 3, 2001
Dilated Pupils and Ritalin
Find out about one of the side effects of Ritalin: dilation of the pupils. read more
December 8, 2000