5 results for "young adults"
💡 SolutionsAustralian Parents Find Win-Win in Charging Adult Kids Rent
More Australian families are asking adult children to contribute to household costs, creating unexpected benefits for both generations. Experts say charging board helps young adults build financial independence while easing the burden on parents.
🧘 Health & WellnessAustralia Screens 30,000 for Life-Threatening Diseases
A nationwide genetic screening program in Australia tested 30,000 young adults for hereditary cancer and heart disease risks, catching potentially life-threatening conditions years before symptoms appear. The pilot program proves early detection can save lives on a massive scale.
🚀 InnovationTeen Helps Create Glucose-Tracking App After Diagnosis
A 17-year-old diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes received only a Pink Panther coloring book for guidance. Now his mom and her grad student created Sugar Slay, an app using gamification to help young adults predict glucose levels and manage the disease.
Nashville Mom Turns Grief Into Youth Mental Health Mission
Two months after losing her 18-year-old son to an accidental overdose during a panic attack, Dr. Liz Willers founded The Goldfinch Foundation to transform how Nashville supports young people struggling with mental health. The nonprofit removes barriers like waitlists and stigma by centering teens and young adults in creative, connection-based healing.
💛 Acts of KindnessDentists Use TikTok to Reach Gen Z About Oral Health
Dentists are meeting Gen Z where they live online, using TikTok and YouTube videos to show young adults why dental care matters for their future. The creative approach is helping bridge the gap between a generation that often skips checkups and the preventive care they need.