Provocative Online Portrayals Can Get Teen Girls in Trouble

(HealthDay News) -- Teenage girls who picked provocative representations of themselves and put those online were more likely to be approached sexually and to meet the individuals who approached them, a new study has found. Read more

Health Tip: Drugs That May Lead to Diarrhea

(HealthDay News) -- Certain medications are more likely than others to aggravate the digestive tract and result in loose stools, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says.
The agency says they include:

• Antibiotics, which often cause diarrhea because they kill bacteria -- even the good bacteria -- found in the intestines.
• Chemotherapy drugs, used to treat cancer.
• Immune system-suppressing drugs, such as mycophenolate.
• Some herbal teas that contain senna or other substances that are natural laxatives.
• A laxative is meant to relieve constipation. But taking too much of a laxative can lead to problem diarrhea.

Health Tip: Strive for Beautiful, Healthy Skin

(HealthDay News) -- It takes some work to keep skin clear, moisturized and looking young and healthy.

The Cleveland Clinic offers these skin care suggestions:

• Drink a lot of water every day. It will show on the outside.


• Gently but thoroughly wash your face twice each day.


• Always remove makeup before bed.


• Eat a healthy, balanced diet.


• Use a toner after you wash to get rid of any leftover dirt, makeup or oil.


• Always use a moisturizer, even if your skin is oily. You may opt for an oil-free brand.

Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Gallstones?

(HealthDay News) -- Gallstones occur when fluids in the gallbladder solidify and turn into stones that can trigger severe pain. In some cases, they can lead to surgical removal of the gallbladder.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this list of common risk factors for gallstones:

• Being female.
• Being of Mexican or American Indian heritage.
• Being diabetic.
• Being older than age 60.
• Being pregnant.
• Taking birth control pills.
• Being overweight.
• Eating a high-cholesterol diet.
• Having recently lost a lot of weight.
• Having a personal or family history of gallstones.

Health Tip: When Seniors Have Trouble Sleeping

(HealthDay News) -- Sleep disturbances -- including trouble getting to sleep or waking frequently throughout the night -- are common in elderly people.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list of common reasons for sleep problems in older people:

• Increased need to urinate.
• Pain, particularly from arthritis.
• Depression.
• Neurological problems.
• Alzheimer's disease.
• Side effects of taking certain medications.
• Alcohol use.
• Not getting enough exercise.
• Consuming too much caffeine.