7 results for "teenagers"
๐ง Health & WellnessYale researchers discovered a simple blood test that can detect endometriosis in teenagers, potentially ending the cruel 8 to 14 year wait young people face for diagnosis. The breakthrough could help millions get treatment before the disease causes lasting damage.
๐ Acts of KindnessA mom shares how she turned her home into the go-to hangout for her teens without breaking rules or her budget. Her simple approach kept kids coming back through college.
๐ Planet WinsFive South African high school students spent a week camping in Antarctica's Deep Field, enduring minus 25-degree nights and running half-marathons on ice. The life-changing expedition is transforming teenagers into the environmental problem-solvers Africa needs.
๐ง Health & WellnessDespite viral TikTok videos claiming sunscreen is dangerous, Australian health experts confirm it's safe and essential for preventing skin cancer. Scientists are debunking myths about toxic ingredients and vitamin D concerns that have worried nearly half of Australian teenagers.
๐ Acts of KindnessA child and teen psychologist is bringing joy to parents everywhere with her heartwarming insight that teenagers actually treasure family vacations, even when they're acting moody. Dr. Erika Velez explains that kids are forming precious core memories during those trips, especially through the simple gift of uninterrupted time with their parents.
๐ฆธ Community HeroesChildren and teenagers have been brilliant innovators throughout history, creating things we use daily. From 11-year-old Frank Epperson accidentally inventing popsicles in 1905 San Francisco to 15-year-old Louis Braille revolutionizing reading for the visually impaired, young minds have shaped our world in remarkable ways.
๐ฆธ Community HeroesCosta Rican authorities successfully dismantled a youth extortion operation in Betania de Siquirres, arresting two teenagers without incident and bringing relief to frightened families. The peaceful resolution highlights effective police work and community cooperation in protecting vulnerable young people from violence.