Don’t want to ditch social media, but feel like it’s taking a toll on your mental health? You might not have to choose. New research from the University of British Columbia suggests that improving mental health among young people isn’t about reducing time spent on social media, but rather changing the way they engage with … Read more
A video of drunk teenagers urinating into broth at a restaurant in China went viral — forcing the eatery to compensate 4,000 guests. Two 17-year-old males at the Shanghai branch of Haidilao, the country’s biggest hotpot chain, carried out the unsanitary act on Feb. 24 in a private dining room of the restaurant, according to … Read more
A family therapist has revealed the most common problems he helps patients overcome in each decade of their life — and how they do it. Jeff Watson, 55, an associate marriage and family therapist in San Leandro, California, has been working with people of all ages for four years. He says each stage of life … Read more
Step aside, Stanley tumblers — hand sanitizer is the hottest new teen status symbol. Regardless of the generation, popularity always seems to be a big stressor to middle schoolers, with status markers such as what sports, extracurricular activities, friend groups they’re part of — and often, whether or not they have the latest trendy item. … Read more
In a medical anomaly, a teenage girl without a vaginal opening became pregnant via oral sex. A 15-year-old from Lesotho, a landlocked country within South Africa, was admitted to a hospital with symptoms of abdominal pain. Routine testing revealed the patient was nine months pregnant. More shocking than the surprise pregnancy was the revelation that … Read more
Erin Bulcao’s teenage daughters aren’t glued to their phones like most New York City middle schoolers. Unlike the rest of the smartphone generation, the 13-year-olds are not allowed to have social media — nor have unlimited access to their devices. “The phone is there to be able to contact us,” Bulcao, 40, told The Post. … Read more
A Texas pizzeria whose tip jar money was stolen by a group of teenagers thought of a creative way to make back the pilfered cash — and in the process found another victim of the brazen crew. Employees of Stone Oven Pizza in Wichita Falls, Texas, posted about the harrowing situation on Facebook, explaining that the … Read more
Hudson Joseph Meek was laid to rest one week after his tragic death at age 16. A Celebration of Life service for the late “Baby Driver” actor was held at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, Alabama on Saturday. The service was livestreamed on Meek’s Instagram page. Hudson Meek at the “A Different Man” premiere … Read more
In a sense, it’s a sobering report. Most American teenagers are staying away from alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes and vapes as part of a lasting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic — while just one vice is making ground, according to a national survey released Tuesday. Roughly two-thirds of high school seniors said they hadn’t drunk alcohol … Read more
Two controversial porn stars who planned to sleep with “barely legal teens” are set to be kicked out of Fiji — just a week after one was banned from entering Australia. Bonnie Blue and Australian Annie Knight took their Schoolies endeavour to Fiji after the Australian government revoked Blue’s visa. However, now the pair are … Read more
It seems more and more people these days have a side hustle — even teenagers. Especially teens, perhaps. New data has found that 2 in 5 teenagers are actively earning money online in the US. What’s more, an increasing number of 12- to 18-year-olds are earning more money through digital channels than they are through … Read more
Canada has detected its first presumptive case of H5 bird flu in a person, a teenager in the western province of British Columbia, health officials said on Saturday. The teenager likely caught the virus from a bird or animal and was receiving care at a children’s hospital, the province said in a statement. The province … Read more
Teenagers today aren’t the biggest fans of watching love stories in their TV shows and movies. An annual study conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles’ Center for Scholars & Storytellers found that over half of the teenagers who were surveyed prefer watching stories about friendship, rather than romance or sex, in entertainment media. … Read more
Another blemish on their record? A new analysis has once again found that dozens of popular acne creams and cleansers contain “unacceptably high levels” of a cancer-causing chemical. Professors from Yale and Long Island universities and a team from Valisure, a Connecticut-based laboratory, tested 111 benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne products, including Proactiv and Clearasil. A … Read more
Jab for joy. A landmark new study has found that obese teens who are given semaglutide weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, may see an improvement in their mental health, including a reduced risk of suicide. This research contradicts previous concerns about the potential of drugs like Ozempic to trigger suicidal ideation and self-harm … Read more
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