Boarding schools in Zimbabwe are banning cereals after it was discovered students used the food stuff to make potent alcohol. Alcoholism in Zimbabwe is growing with more youth being reported to be struggling to kick […]
Tag: Teens
Study Finds Teens Who Use More Social Media At Increased Risk Of Depression
A new study linking teen’s use of social media to their incidence of depression and suicidal thoughts may have parents ready to toss out their teens’ smartphones and computers. Conducted by the city of Ottawa’s […]
Sex Offender Laws Failing Teens In The Age Of Online Dating
At age 19, Indiana teen Zach Anderson has a rough future ahead of him. His plight is due to unknowingly sleeping with a 14 year old Michigan girl he met online. Anderson’s troubles began when […]
Teen Sex Rates Plummet To 25 Year Lows
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report stating that sex among teenagers is at its lowest point in the last 25 years. Also, the number of teens using condoms grew slightly […]
Study Finds Teens Stop Smoking, View Marijuana As Less Attractive After It Becomes Legal
New research continues to debunk just about every myth used to criminalize drugs, with the latest long-term study on the issue producing results sure to influence the marijuana debate. According to a study analyzing data […]
Teens Pursuing Healthier Habits After Searching The Web
New research shows that parents’ fears about their teens and the internet may be well overblown. Many are actually switching to healthier habits after consulting the Web. The new study, the first in more than […]
Why Teen Hearing Loss Is On The Rise
Teenage ears are increasingly being studied and the new research reveals an alarming trend: nearly one in five American teens test positive for hearing damage. Much of the damage is caused by excess noise. More […]