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fromwww.npr.org
4 hours ago

Eating disorder recovery in a world of diet culture

Eating disorders among teenagers skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Teens like Moorea Friedman were isolated, spending more time in front of their computers watching movies and TV, where characters often seemed perfect.
Mental health
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SF parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

LI teen survives Friday the 13th horror stroke and brain, open-heart surgeries

Evelin Acosta, a 20-year-old from Long Island, suffered a stroke caused by lupus, requiring multiple surgeries to survive.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Public health

Sudden death of student may be linked to genetic abnormality and oral contraceptive, inquest hears

SF parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

LI teen survives Friday the 13th horror stroke and brain, open-heart surgeries

Evelin Acosta, a 20-year-old from Long Island, suffered a stroke caused by lupus, requiring multiple surgeries to survive.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Public health

Sudden death of student may be linked to genetic abnormality and oral contraceptive, inquest hears

more#health
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

Spinamic Brace brings comfortable, stylish solution to scoliosis care - Yanko Design

The Spinamic brace is a next-generation spinal orthosis designed specifically for the treatment and management of scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves sideways.
Health
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

'Completely bizarre': Calif. teen in coma after walking off Mount Whitney

When Zane began exhibiting symptoms of altitude sickness, his father decided to take the easier route back to the trailhead.
SF parents
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Sophia will do Irish dancing or football but afterwards it's like her feet are burning' - parents of 'butterfly skin' sufferer tell of brave daughter's struggle

Living with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) causes significant pain and challenges, as seen in Sophia Dawson's life.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Mountain View could ban e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco sales - San Jose Spotlight

The goal is to combat teen nicotine use, with the City Council aiming for a citywide ban on flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes.
SF parents
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Marketing tech
fromZDNET
2 months ago

TikTok's surprising new feature sets a bedtime for teens (but anyone can turn it on)

TikTok introduces features to help teens reduce late-night scrolling through meditation and enhanced parental controls.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Social media marketing

Long Island students design 'buddy bot' that offers surprising twist in battle to make social media safer for kids

A group of Long Island ninth graders created a 'buddy bot' AI to help peers manage social media use and promote digital detox.
Marketing tech
fromZDNET
2 months ago

TikTok's surprising new feature sets a bedtime for teens (but anyone can turn it on)

TikTok introduces features to help teens reduce late-night scrolling through meditation and enhanced parental controls.
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Long Island students design 'buddy bot' that offers surprising twist in battle to make social media safer for kids

A group of Long Island ninth graders created a 'buddy bot' AI to help peers manage social media use and promote digital detox.
more#social-media
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC parents

Exclusive | This 'masculine' habit has been linked to cancer concerns and brain development issues - and it's nearly doubled among teens

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC parents

Exclusive | This 'masculine' habit has been linked to cancer concerns and brain development issues - and it's nearly doubled among teens

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Gadgets
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Vapes aren't just for smoking anymore-now they're digital toys

Modern vaping devices, designed like toys, could significantly increase nicotine use among teens.
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fromIndependent
6 months ago

Waiting list 'carousel' - boy (13) finally gets surgery but now faces delay for life-improving therapies

The healthcare system needs reform to prevent delays in necessary surgeries and therapies for patients like Liam.
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