One of the most common sports injuries is increasingly affecting young women at alarming rates. Teen girls are bearing the brunt of injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knees, experiencing up to eight times the rate of injury compared to their male counterparts. So why are young female athletes suffering these setbacks, … Read more
Not all pounds you gain carry the same weight. Being overweight can lead to a host of health problems, like chronic diseases and even premature death, especially in older age. But not all excess weight yields the same risk, according to new research, as pounds packed on earlier in our lives may be the most … Read more
Parents think teens should have their first debit card before their 16th birthday, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of teens ages 13 to 17 revealed that not only should today’s teens have a debit card (at age 15.5, on average), they should also have a checking account around the same age … Read more
Peer pressure isn’t what it used to be — a new study has found more teens feel pressured to be online than they do to smoke, vape, ditch class, and even drink. The poll of 2,000 American children aged 11 to 17 found 44% feel peer pressure to be online or on social media. That’s … Read more
It’s a prom dream come true. The distraction of 1,000 NYC high school students chatting, giggling and simultaneously shopping for the perfect prom look didn’t deter a determined Tiffany Lee from finding the perfect dress for her big night. Battling through the crowds at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Sunday, the 17-year-old went straight for an … Read more
“It was like a cloud had lifted, and she could think more rationally again.” That’s how one mother described her teenage daughter — a sufferer of “erratic mood swings” — after eight weeks on a high-dose regimen of dietary supplements. In teenagehood, some degree of irritability comes with the territory. But a clinical trial out … Read more
So much for Generation ZZZs. Teens are getting less sleep than ever — and it’s becoming a crisis. The downsides of poor sleep are well-documented, especially for teenagers, who are at risk for depression, anxiety, impaired brain function and multiple sclerosis later in life. And while phones are often the main reason for snooze issues … Read more
It would have been a boss move. Tony Danza was champing at the bit to dust off his apron and reprise his iconic “Who’s the Boss” role opposite TV daughter Alyssa Milano in a spinoff about the pair living in a woke world. “We had a shot at it. I thought it might happen,” Danza, … Read more
They’re in your pans, your makeup and your clothes — and now, scientists say they may be quietly putting teens at risk. So-called “forever chemicals” have already been linked to a long list of health problems, including several types of cancer, immune system damage and birth defects. A new study raises fresh concerns, suggesting that … Read more
It’s a sobering report in one way. More American teenagers are staying away from alcohol, marijuana and nicotine — but two other vices are growing in use, according to a national survey released Wednesday. While drinking and smoking rates continue to show a steady decline, following similar results from the survey conducted last year, two … Read more
Parents across the country are shelling out more money than ever before on education costs for their children. In New York City, the average private school parent is paying $27,322 for high school tuition, with some prestigious schools topping $70,000. Additionally, families are making enormous expenditures on back-to-school supplies as well as tutoring, test prep, … Read more
Australia is pulling the plug on its teens’ social media habits. The country enacted the world’s first ban on social media for children under 16 this week, threatening tech giants with multi-million-dollar fines if they fail to take “reasonable steps” to kick underage users off their platforms. Officials say the crackdown targets the site’s “design … Read more
Emma Wood is on a Swift rise to worldwide superstardom. The 13-year-old, an eighth-grade student with an abiding affinity for music, is Taylor Swift’s No. 1 listener on the planet, per Spotify leaderboards — a new feature of the streaming platform’s annual “Wrapped” roundup that ranks fans based on total listening minutes. Emma has played and replayed Swift’s … Read more
They’re moody and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky — they’re altogether ooky: teens in the family. If you thought entertaining your tiny tot on a family vacation was fraught, then beware the raging hormones of a teen traveler. Resorts and hotels worldwide are replete with clubs, events and programs for little kids, while few even … Read more
The disturbing dark truth of the sex industry has been revealed as it sets about targeting women who have freshly turned 18. Spicy Summer is a YouTube reality series that follows four OnlyFans workers as they try to make it big in the industry, attending XX Academy to help grow their platforms. The show features Arabella … Read more
Parents fight with their kids more about driving than dating, and they’re paying over $6,000 a year for it, on average, according to a recent survey. The survey of 2,000 American parents with a teen driver found that parents disagree more with their teens about driving (51%) than about their screen time (48%), grades (39%), … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My 19-year-old niece didn’t finish high school and has been in and out of rehab for years. She’s about to leave a residential program and is looking for a place to live. Her parents have implemented “house rules” she doesn’t like, notably staying drug-free and away from her boyfriend. I have three kids … Read more
Enough is enough. Frustrated parents who are fed up with their young teens’ excessive screen time are turning to drastic measures, like signing them up for curated digital detox programs at camps like Reset Summer Camp. This isn’t your ordinary summer camp. This time away from home for minors aged 13 to 18 is meant … Read more
A disturbing new trend has emerged on TikTok that has parents and experts alarmed, with teens accused of turning humiliation into content. What might look like a quick laugh online is leaving real-world damage. Dubbed the “flip the camera” challenge, the trend sees a group of teens dance while handing a phone to an unsuspecting … Read more
The former friend of controversial sex worker Bonnie Blue has panned claims that the 26-year-old will be in Australia for Schoolies. Schoolies, the annual rite of passage where Year 12 students blow off steam after a year of studying, has also become the playground of adult content creators. These creators film with “barely legal” teenagers … Read more