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A Canadian teenager who broke out in hives every time water touched her skin found relief through a simple daily antihistamine. Her rare condition, affecting fewer than 100 people worldwide, no longer limits her daily life.
Three out of four American teens now sleep less than eight hours a night, but screens aren't the main culprit. New research reveals a surprising path forward for exhausted adolescents.
Student-led drug prevention clubs are now active in two Ghana high schools, empowering teens to tackle substance abuse before it starts. The initiative comes as new data shows girls ages 10-15 now match boys in smoking and drinking rates.
Researchers in Japan discovered a promising treatment for synovial sarcoma, an aggressive cancer affecting teenagers and young adults. The new approach starves cancer cells by blocking their nutrient supply without harming healthy tissue.
New research shows teenage girls who get just two hours of physical activity per week show early signs of lower breast cancer risk. The Columbia University study offers a simple, hopeful path forward as breast cancer rates rise among younger women.
New research reveals that girls who exercise just two hours a week show biological markers linked to lower breast cancer risk later in life. The Columbia University study offers hope for prevention starting in adolescence.