Teens Health

Increasing teen pregnancy is only adding to India’s already populous country. There are many methods to confirm your pregnancy, You can use our pregnancy calculator to find your estimated due …

A lot has changed in India in last few decades. Exposure to inappropriate and objectionable content is unavoidable, which makes the job of teachers and parents all the more difficult. …

There is a strong link between substance abuse (addiction to prescription drug abuse, alcohol and controlled substances, along with drugs) and suicidal tendencies. The interplay of the drugs used, brain …

Meet the ambitious Sana Khanijo, studying in G. D Goenka World School. She aspires to be a doctor in the future. Her favourite quote is: Believing in the value of …

Modafinil is a wonderful prescription med used for treating various sleep disorders, but it has a comprehensive range of “off-label” uses. One of its uses is in treating ADHD. It’s …

Teenage years are a time of major transition from being a child to a young adult. The physical changes as the body grows cause many teenagers to develop concerns about …

The incidences of teen sex are on the rise. No longer an escapable event, it is best to equip teens with information about sex so that they view it in …

1. What’s the first thing you can do to lose weight? Set a goal! Find out your ideal weight according to your height and compare it to your current weight. …

What is an obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which you struggle with unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that compel you towards repetitive behaviors (compulsions). An obsessive-compulsive …

Guys health: Changes in a guy’s body? Appearance of pimples Body and facial hair growth Hair growth in the pubic region and in the genitalia Minor increase in breast size …

I heard several times that “every inch above six feet is a free red flag.”  Tall people are usually associated with attractiveness. It has been observed that height leaves an …

Young girls – children and teenagers – who suffer from serious alterations in eating habits, may develop major health problems. Eating disorders generally begin during adolescence or early adulthood, but …

There was something different in Karan’s voice. At first I thought it was a sore throat but soon realized he was at the age where a boy’s voice becomes a …

Teens health: What is the right weight for my height? The right weight depends on various factors like age, height, built and body fat percentage. Body Mass Indicator (BMI) tool …

Harassment whether it may be physical or emotional, has been taken too far specially in India. It is a MYTH that Women who are sexually harassed generally provoke harassment by …

Dieting refers to the practice of eating food in a regulated fashion to improve an overweight or obese state. Nutrition refers to provision of essential nutrients to the human body …

Condoms or barrier contraceptives that prevent conception and STDs come in two forms: Male condoms, commonly made of latex, are composed of a thin sheath that is worn around a …

With renowned counsellor & spiritual healer Ms. Komal Mathur, Credihealth held a teens workshop to educate students of class 7th and 8th on issues pertaining to coping with emotional and social safety; …

What is the association between puberty and height or weight? Generally for boys the height starts increasing from the age of 11 years. Increase of weight during puberty is extremely …

Meet the pretty Mrinalini Bhushan, a 15-year old, 10th grade student at the Heritage School Gurgaon. A bit about her in her own words. “I am outgoing and I enjoy …