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OHSU Library - Young Men's Health Site Physical Health Annual Exam Is There A "Gyno" for Guys? http://www.teenwire.com/infocus/2003/if-20031015p199-gyno.php Read about why you should get checked out every year and what to expect. What to Expect at Your Annual Exam: For Guys? http://www.teenwire.com/infocus/1998/if-19981201p016.php This article explains the different parts of the guys' annual exam. Body Piercing/ Tattoos/ Tongue Splitting Association of Professional Piercers http://www.safepiercing.org/ Click on the link "Getting Pierced" on the left side of the page to find information including health considerations, oral piercing risks, and finding a certified piercer in your area. TeensHealth: Is Body Piercing Safe? http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/body_piercing_safe.html This site provides honest facts about body piercing. TeenHealth: Is Tattooing Safe? http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/safe_tattooing.html Learn about tattooing safely. Tongue Splitting, Forked Tongue, Lizard Tongue http://www.infoplasticsurgery.com/tonguesplitting.html Learn the facts about this surgical procedure, including average cost, recovery time, and learning to use your new tongue. Cancer TeenHealth: How to Perform Testicular Self-Examination. http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/tse.html Take charge of your sexual health! The testicular self-exam is a quick, monthly check that will help keep you healthy. TeenHealth: Why Do I Need Testicular Exams? http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/testicles.html Great information about screening and prevention of cancer. Testicular Self Exam http://www.drkoop.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=93&id=7349 Dr. Koop's webpage explaining the importance of self exams to detect testicular cancer. Diseases and Conditions healthfinder http://www.healthfinder.gov/ A great database from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with information on a variety of health topics. MEDLINEplus http://medlineplus.gov/ A great place to go to get information on diseases, drugs, tests, surgeries, and procedures. TeensHealth: Jock Itch http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/skin/jock_itch.html A pretty common fungal infection of the groin and upper thighs. Drug Addiction/ Substance Abuse/ Smoking/ Steroids Children of Alcoholics Foundation http://www.coaf.org/ This site is for the children of alcoholics or other substance users. Drughelp http://www.drughelp.org/ This site has many resources for substance abusers and the friends, families, etc. of substance abusers. Get It Straight! http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/straight/toc.htm Honest information for teens about drugs and their effects. Marijuana: Facts for Teens http://www.nida.nih.gov/MarijBroch/Marijintro.html Information about marijuana use and its effects on health. MEDLINEplus: Alcohol and Youth http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alcoholandyouth.html Discusses patterns of alcohol use and abuse. National Families in Action http://www.nationalfamilies.org/ National Families in Action created this website. While this site is not directed toward teens, it contains valuable and current information about drugs in the news, effects on science, the law, the brain, families, legalization, and information about individual drugs. If you need research for a school project, or just want current information about drugs, this is the site to visit! NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse http://www.teens.drugabuse.gov/ From the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this site provides information on how drugs actually affect your brain. You can read real-life stories and ask a doctor a question. TeensHealth: Are Steroids Worth the Risk? http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/drugs/steroids.html Describes how steroids work and the dangers of using them. TeensHealth: How Can I Quit Smoking? http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/tobacco/quit_smoking.html Discusses how to stop smoking and getting support to do so. The Cool Spot http://www.thecoolspot.gov The young teen's place for info on alcohol. Games and graphics deal with the risks of underage drinking and how to resist peer pressure. Tips For Teens: The Truth about Club Drugs http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/govpubs/phd852/ Get the facts about club drugs. Exercise Take Charge of Your Health: A Teenager's Guide to Better Health http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/take_charge.htm Learn about healthy exercise, nutrition, and more. TeensHealth: Sports and Exercise Safety http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/sport_safety.html Explains essential equipment for protection during sports. TeenHealth: Testicular Injuries http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/testicular_injuries.html Read this page about how to avoid injuries while playing sports and what to do if injuries or accidents occur. Nutrition Nutrition Cafe http://www.exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition/ Are you eating right? Play these games and find out. TeensHealth: A Guide to Eating for Sports http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/eatnrun.html Learn how to combine fitness and food to reach your potential in sports. TeensHealth: Recipes http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/recipes/ Check out these tasty recipes. Physical Abuse/ Rape Sexual Assault and Harassment http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Organizations/healthnet/reprorights/topic10.html This site provides links to sexual assault websites. Physical changes Boys & Puberty http://www.plannedparenthood.org/sexual-health/teens-health/guide-for-teens-and-families.htm What to expect during puberty. Puberty: A Beginner's Guide http://www.iwannaknow.org/puberty/index.html Discusses physical changes, emotional changes, and changes just for boys (you can find out what’s going on for the girls, too). TeensHealth: I'm a Guy... So How Come I'm Developing Breasts? http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/boybrst.html Reassurance and information about this normal part of puberty. TeensHealth: Male Reproductive System http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/male_repro.html Contains great overview of the male reproductive system and explains the changes which occur during puberty. TeensHealth: Why is my Voice Changing? http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/question/just_guys/voice_changing.html While your body is getting used to change, it will be hard to control your voice. Physical Limitations The International Dyslexia Association: Teens http://www.interdys.org/servlet/teens Learn about dyslexia and post messages on the bulletin board. National Attention Deficit Disorder Association- Teen's Area http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm This site contains a lot of information for teens who have or are curious about ADHD. TeensHealth: Autism http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/autism.html Learn about autism and teens with autism. Skin Health AcneNet http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet/index.html Learn how to take care of your skin, as well as some myths about acne. CDC: Skin Cancer http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/skincancer/facts.htm Information about risk factors and prevention of skin cancer. TeensHealth: Can I Prevent Acne? http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/skin/prevent_acne.html Learn about preventing acne. TeensHealth: Myths about Acne? http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/acne_myths.html Do you think that you know all there is to know about acne? Read this and you might find some surprising information about causes and treatment of acne. TeensHealth: Shaving http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/shaving.html Contains razor basics and shaving advice. Violence Children's Threats: When are they serious? http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/65.htm Is someone you know making threats? Learn how to know and what to do. MEDLINEplus: Teen Violence http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenviolence.html Includes latest news, overviews, etc. National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/teens.asp Read about the different forms of violence that teens encounter, and learn how to help others and yourself. TeensHealth: Dealing with Bullying http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/bullies.html Learn what to do if you or a friend is being bullied. The information provided offers the views of individual authors and does not necessarily represent or imply approval or recommendation by OHSU or by your health care provider. 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