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Are you the parent of a teenager? If so and you haven't had a talk about HIV testing with them, now is the time. Research shows that 46 percent of all high school-aged adolescents are sexually active and in 2013 alone, 406 kids between the ages of 13 and 19 were newly-diagnosed with HIV in the United States. Even if you only have a few minutes you can spend with your teen tonight, sit them down and let them know the below four things.

It's extremely important to look after your child's oral hygiene during their formative years as any problems that are allowed to develop at a young age can cause real damage down the line. Unfortunately, there are a few common mistakes parents make when looking after their child's teeth. Below are three of the more common mistakes and how to avoid them. Letting Them Brush Their Own Teeth As a parent, it's understandable that you want to give your kids as much autonomy as possible to help them develop.

If you have tinnitus, then this is likely a symptom of a much bigger issue. Specifically, the ringing that you hear is a sign that you have a serious hearing loss problem. Tinnitus occurs as the brain no longer receives sound information as strongly as it once did from the ears. To make up for the lack of stimuli or information, the brain makes up sounds in response. These sounds are typically the ringing noises that you hear in your ears.

If you've just been diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, it may be frustrating to discover that you have new symptoms each day on top of your fatigue and flu-like symptoms. One surprising—and unfortunate—side effect that you may experience from Lyme is acne.  Killing Two Birds with One Stone Since you will most likely be starting an intense regimen of antibiotics for the Lyme disease, adding some more medicine to the roster may not be what you had in mind.

If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, then you understand how painful and debilitating it can be at times. Below is more information on this fairly common disorder of the feet and how you can treat it using stretching and massage at home. What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is still not completely understood by medical professionals, as it is a complex condition centered around irritation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a large, flat tendon that extends from the heel to the toes; it is located on the bottom of the foot, and the plantar fascia covers a variety of muscles and deep ligaments.

In 2012 it was reported that about 1.25 million adults and children in the United States have type 1 diabetes. As a type 1 diabetic, your pancreas no longer produces insulin, so you rely on insulin injections and frequent testing of your blood sugar to regulate the disease. Because your blood sugar level can also be affected by stress, illness, exercise, and the food you eat, it can be hard to keep it in a healthy range.

Even if you're currently enjoying a beautiful romantic relationship, your Valentine's Day could be cause for misery if your skin doesn't receive sufficient love. Many of the trappings and rituals of this holiday include potential threats to your skin's well being. Here are some smart tips to help you spend more quality time with your loved one, and less with your dermatologist, this February 14th. Scents and Sensitivity If you purchase a popular new perfume or cologne for your Valentine's Day event, resist the urge to surprise yourself and your partner with it at the last minute.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of autoimmune arthritis. It occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues that line the insides of your joints, which leads to swelling and pain in the affected joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to serious joint problems like deformities, but it can affect other tissues, too, like your eyes. Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers are at risk of glaucoma, a sight-threatening eye disease. Here are four things you need to know about glaucoma.