Tens of thousands of Australian teenagers live with a communication disability, meaning they struggle with speaking, listening, reading, writing, and/or
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86% of teens exposed to junk food ads on social media
Young people are being exposed to junk food adverts across social media, streaming services and by celebrities and influencers, Cancer
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Later School Start Time, Fewer Migraines for Teens?
SUNDAY, Nov. 29, 2020 — Later school start times for teenagers might help those who struggle with migraines, a new
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Judges deny abortion care to teens
Minors seeking abortions without notifying their parents in states that require it are denied by judges as much as 13%
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Opioid use by teens a red flag for other dangers
(HealthDay)—Teenagers who’ve experimented with opioid painkillers are likely to be taking other health risks, a new study finds. In a
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Teens with heart disease improve exercise capacity in large clinical trial
The largest-ever clinical trial of a medication for pediatric cardiology patients found that an oral drug significantly improved exercise capacity
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Many teens have low iron, B12 levels years after bariatric surgery
The good news: bariatric surgery can be a life-changer for severely obese teens. Not only do young people experience dramatic
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Vaping Could Cause Addiction 'Epidemic' Among Teens, Warns FDA
A new ad campaign, part of the FDA’s anti-tobacco initiative, warns that teenagers who vape are more likely to start
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Lack of sleep may increase likelihood of teens engaging in risky sexual behaviors
Teenagers who don’t get enough sleep may be at an increased risk of engaging in unsafe sexual behaviors, such as
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Teens face health and safety risks exploring sex online
Teens spend hours every day on internet-connected devices, where limitless opportunities to explore sexuality online. These opportunities don’t come without
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