Habit cough — also known as psychogenic cough or somatic cough syndrome — is a type of cough that isn't caused by any sickness or lung issues.

Doctors usually can’t tell if someone has been masturbating (touching or rubbing their genitals because they like the way it feels). The only way doctors might know is if the area was irritated enough to make it red or a darker shade than usual. If …

When people masturbate, they touch or rub their own genitals because they like the way it feels.This won’t stunt their growth (keep them from getting taller) or cause any health problems. You might hear other rumors about masturbation — that it can cause diseases, blindness, or mental problems; affect periods; or stop you from having kids someday.

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As your body develops, you might hear all sorts of rumors, like touching or massaging breasts makes them grow. That’s not true. There's plenty of wrong information out there about breast development. Some are cons, like creams or pills that claim …

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Chest pain can be any type of discomfort in the chest. It could be a feeling of tightness, a burning sensation, soreness, or a sharp pain. Sometimes it can happen along with other symptoms, like coughing or wheezing. In kids, chest pain can happen …

You see it in movies all the time. Some guy gets hit right in the privates. Yow! If you're a boy, you probably already know your penis and scrotum are sensitive. Why? And more important, what do you do if you're having pain or another problem "down …

Girls have lots of questions about the body changes of puberty, especially about breasts and first periods. Watch this video to get some answers!

Keep in Mind. Preventing constipation and keeping the area clean can help anal fissures heal. Drinking plenty of fluids, taking stool softeners, eating foods with fiber, and exercising regularly can help treat and prevent fissures by making bowel movements easier to pass.