Children and teenagers who have been infected with strands of the coronavirus are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those afflicted by other respiratory illnesses, according to a new research study published on Monday. Children were 50% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes around six months after contracting the coronavirus infection compared … Read more
A poignant new ad spotlighting the tragic impact of phone addiction among teens is leaving parents in tears — as experts say society is at a “turning point” in the epidemic. The ad for Siroko, a Spanish sportswear brand, spotlights the sad reality for many families, where fights over phone use are now said to … Read more
Most likely to be overserved? High schoolers with higher IQs are significantly more likely to be moderate or heavy drinkers as adults, according to a new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center. “We’re not saying that your IQ in high school controls your destiny,” said senior study author Dr. E. Sherwood Brown. “But IQ levels could … Read more
Spoiler Alert: This article contains information from “Agatha All Along“ episode 5, “Darkest Hour, Wake Thy Power.” The ending of “Agatha All Along” episode 5 has heavily hinted at the true identity of Teen. In the heated moments after Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) absorbs Alice’s powers (Ali Ahn), Teen, who is played by Joe Locke, confronts … Read more
“Chroming” is the latest trend to gain traction among teens — and it’s claimed the lives of multiple children. Similar to huffing, “chroming” refers to the practice of inhaling chemicals from common items like permanent markers, aerosol deodorant, nail polish, paints or hair spray for a short-lived high, according to CNN. “Most of these products … Read more
This teen has filled some pretty big shoes. Eric Kilburn Jr. — a 16-year-old football player at Goodrich High School in Michigan — has officially set not one but two Guinness World Records. The 6-foot-10 teen has both the largest feet and the largest hands of a living teenager. According to Guinness World Records, the … Read more
Big Mother is watching. YouTube has introduced an expanded set of tools to help concerned parents keep better track of their child’s online activity. Mindful moms and dads will now be able to link accounts with their kid’s, allowing them to monitor everything from video uploads to subscriptions and comments. YouTube is giving parents more … Read more
They’re going “back” in time. Local high-school seniors may be on the cusp of adulthood — dating, driving and applying to colleges – but they’re opting for very childish book bags for back-to-school. Backpacks festooned with Disney characters and other kiddie cartoons have become de rigeur for the final year of secondary education. “Everyone’s in … Read more
They’re trying to set these DIYers straight. Dental experts are advising against fake, decorative braces applied at home — also known as “fashion braces” — because the unnecessary heavy metal can cause painful tooth damage, detrimental misalignment or oral infections. “Tooth enamel does not grow back,” Dr. Samuel Lee, an orthodontist based in Southern California, … Read more
Wrap it up, Zoomers! The World Health Organization has issued a warning about an “alarming decline” in condom use among adolescents that is expected to lead to a long list of consequences, including higher STI rates and increased healthcare costs. A recent study found that almost a third of 15-year-olds (30%) reported using neither a … Read more
To some kids, the thought of going back to school next week stinks. But not Dean Scarangello. To the 12-year-old Staten Islander, nicknamed the “cologne kid” by his fellow Little Leaguers, the new academic year is heaven scent. “Azzaro Wanted Eau de Toilette,” the incoming seventh grader told The Post. “Definitely.” Scarangello was nicknamed the “cologne kid” … Read more
Like most moms of graduating high school seniors, Kerry Barto was proud yet petrified by the thought of her 18-year-old son, Conor, leaving the nest for college. However, in the months leading up to his departure last fall, the mother of three and native New Yorker noticed a change in her middle boy. Her sweet baby, … Read more
At his highest weight and lowest point, Nicolas Garratt was 400 pounds and just 15 years old. Garratt, now 19, told TODAY.com last week that he always struggled with his weight. He began eating junk and fast food at age 5, and the habit led him to pack on pounds as the years progressed. Faced … Read more
A hot new coif has cropped up on social media. Teen boys are propagating across hair salons for perms to recreate the viral “broccoli cut.” Characterized by a bounty of bouncy curls atop the noggin, TikTok’s trending ‘do is designed to resemble that of the cruciferous veggie’s frizzy florets. “I had always wanted curly hair,” … Read more
Forget pitching tents — beauty-crazed babies may be pitching a fit. Summer camps are counting skincare cosmetics as contraband this year, denying “Sephora kids” the luxury of lathering up in luxe lotions, creams and cleansers. “Tweens and younger girls are encouraged to leave their elaborate arsenals of skincare products at home to focus on inner … Read more
A mom took to an online parenting forum to ask the internet whether or not she should let her teenage daughter go on a diet. The anonymous mom, 44, said that her 15-year-old, Marie, who plays multiple sports, had “been complaining about her weight” and asked her mom if she could go on an extremely … Read more
Kids these days aren’t just making wallets out of duct tape — they’re crafting three-piece suits and ball gowns from the stuff. New York’s own Josie Authers and Jessica Ong, both 17, are two artistically adept teens who have created entire ensembles out of the fix-everything tape and earned acclaim as finalists in the Duck Brand’s … Read more
Zoinks! A group of terrified teenagers called police in a panic after they claimed they ran into a growling, Bigfoot-like creature with “glowing eyes,” officials said. The recent high school graduates from Houma in southern Louisiana were camping in Kisatchie National Forest — about 100 miles northwest of Baton Rouge — when they reported the … Read more
Diet culture seems to be just one more thing parents have to worry about when it comes to raising their kids. One mom took to Reddit to ask fellow parents whether or not she should allow her 15-year-old daughter to go on a restrictive diet — and was met with mixed answers. The anonymous parent, 44, … Read more
Elene Deisadze was scrolling on TikTok in 2022 when she had to do a double-take. There was a girl who looked just like her. The European teen immediately reached out to Anna Panchulidze, who she believed to be her doppelgänger. The two had an instant connection. Elene Deisadze (left) was scrolling on TikTok in 2022 when … Read more