Introduction Teen dating violence (TDV) encompasses various forms of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse in adolescent dating relationships. Although sometimes overshadowed…
Introduction When families and communities discuss teenage mental health, issues like depression, anxiety, or bullying often come to the forefront. However,…
Introduction Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) refer to compulsive activities like dermatillomania (skin picking) and trichotillomania (hair pulling) that some people engage…
Introduction When most people think of chronic kidney disease (CKD), they imagine older adults managing high blood pressure or diabetes—two top…
Introduction When people discuss uterine prolapse, they often picture older women with weakened pelvic muscles due to childbirth or menopause. However,…
Introduction When people think about HIV risk, images of younger adults and certain high-risk communities often come to mind. What is…
Introduction The image of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) often centers on younger demographics, such as teenagers or adults in their 20s…
Introduction Vaginismus is a condition where the muscles around the vagina involuntarily spasm or tighten, causing pain or making intercourse—and sometimes…
Introduction Cystic Fibrosis (CF) has long been recognized as a serious, childhood-onset disease that once limited life expectancy to adolescence. However,…
Introduction When we think of cancer, common types such as breast, lung, prostate, and colorectal often spring to mind. Yet many…