US newsfromwww.npr.org4 months agoFDA battles vaping industry at the Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court will address vaping regulations as e-cigarette use among teens has surged, raising significant public health concerns.
GadgetsfromFast Company4 weeks agoVapes aren't just for smoking anymore-now they're digital toysModern vaping devices, designed like toys, could significantly increase nicotine use among teens.
fromBusiness Insider15 hours agoNYC parentsTeens these days don't vape, they ZynTeens are shifting from e-cigarettes to nicotine pouches, with usage nearly doubling from 2023 to 2024.
fromwww.theguardian.com2 months agoHealthFirst patients seen at NHS clinic in Liverpool tackling teenage vapingThe NHS has launched a stop-vaping clinic for teenagers to combat rising e-cigarette use.
US newsfromwww.npr.org4 months agoFDA battles vaping industry at the Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court will address vaping regulations as e-cigarette use among teens has surged, raising significant public health concerns.
GadgetsfromFast Company4 weeks agoVapes aren't just for smoking anymore-now they're digital toysModern vaping devices, designed like toys, could significantly increase nicotine use among teens.
fromBusiness Insider15 hours agoNYC parentsTeens these days don't vape, they ZynTeens are shifting from e-cigarettes to nicotine pouches, with usage nearly doubling from 2023 to 2024.
fromwww.theguardian.com2 months agoHealthFirst patients seen at NHS clinic in Liverpool tackling teenage vapingThe NHS has launched a stop-vaping clinic for teenagers to combat rising e-cigarette use.
Medicinefromwww.scientificamerican.com6 months agoTeenagers Are Taking New Weight-Loss Drugs, but the Science Is Far from SettledTeenagers are increasingly being prescribed semaglutide drugs, raising concerns about long-term health impacts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk2 weeks agoUK newsNumber of overweight teens in England has soared by 50% since 2008Obesity rates among teenagers in England have surged by 50% since 2008, significantly influenced by lifestyle changes and unhealthy eating habits.
Medicinefromwww.scientificamerican.com6 months agoTeenagers Are Taking New Weight-Loss Drugs, but the Science Is Far from SettledTeenagers are increasingly being prescribed semaglutide drugs, raising concerns about long-term health impacts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk2 weeks agoUK newsNumber of overweight teens in England has soared by 50% since 2008Obesity rates among teenagers in England have surged by 50% since 2008, significantly influenced by lifestyle changes and unhealthy eating habits.
SF parentsfromNew York Post1 month agoLI teen survives Friday the 13th horror stroke and brain, open-heart surgeriesEvelin Acosta, a 20-year-old from Long Island, suffered a stroke caused by lupus, requiring multiple surgeries to survive.
MiscellaneousfromIndependent3 months agoWaiting list 'carousel' - boy (13) finally gets surgery but now faces delay for life-improving therapiesThe healthcare system needs reform to prevent delays in necessary surgeries and therapies for patients like Liam.
MiscellaneousfromNew York Post3 months agoColorado teen, 15, recalls moment her leg was ripped off during a shark attack in Belize: 'Playing tug of war'Teenager Annabelle Carlson lost her leg in a shark attack while diving in Belize, but survived after significant medical intervention.
Digital lifefromFast Company4 months agoCharacter.AI is under fire for hosting pro-anorexia chatbotsAI chatbots are promoting harmful weight loss strategies among teens, contributing to the rise of eating disorders.
HealthfromPsychology Today6 months agoSubstance Use Prevention in Teens With ADHDUntreated ADHD in teens increases risks for substance use and addiction, but awareness and proper understanding can help manage this.
Privacy professionalsfromwww.theguardian.com7 months agoYouTube to restrict teenagers' exposure to videos about weight and fitnessYouTube will limit recommendations of idealized fitness and body image content to teenagers to address potential harm from repeated viewing.