An adolescent medicine specialist at CHOC offers facts on HPV and explains how it can indeed lead to cervical cancer.
Dr. Terez Yonan
Ask a CHOC Doc: How can I safely gain weight?
Question: I am underweight, and don’t feel like eating sometimes. I am tired of not being able to gain weight. I tried talking to my doctor about it, but she didn’t give me a chance to explain; all she said was to eat more. When I was diagnosed with depression I wouldn’t eat as much […]
HIV Symptoms and HIV Prevention
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that can spread through certain body fluids eventually attacking the body’s immune system and because of its potential severity, everyone who is sexually active should be aware of HIV symptoms and how to prevent HIV.
Teen Marijuana Use on The Rise: What Parents Should Know
Did you know that 45 percent of all high school seniors have tried marijuana? Teen marijuana use now exceeds cigarette use among high schoolers. Many people feel that using marijuana is safe, but there are serious side effects.
What Parents Need to Know about Teens and Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception (EC) is clouded in misinformation and myths. An adolescent medicine specialist offers information to parents on teens and emergency contraception.
