Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet for National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
Saturday, April 30 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — when you can safely dispose of old or unused medications
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Eczema and Children: What Parents Can Do to Keep Their Kids Healthy
A pediatric dermatologist weighs in on how you can help a child with atopic dermatitis
Is Your Teen Anemic?
If your teen seems extra tired or cranky, it could be iron deficiency anemia (IDA)
My Daughter Jamie Lost Her Legs and Fingers in a Ferocious Battle Against Meningitis
We were lucky: Far too many teens lose their lives when they contract the disease. The good news? Vaccinations can help protect against meningitis.
My Son Didn’t Commit a Crime When He Took His Own Life
Losing Austin forced me to understand that suicide isn’t a choice. Now, I’m on a mission to save others who may be at risk.
Mourning After Mass Shootings Isn’t Enough – a Sociologist Argues That Society’s Messages About Masculinity Need to Change
Many mass shooting-suicides that occur when troubled boys and men turn to guns are far too similar to one another
Most school shooters get their guns from home – and during the pandemic, the number of firearms in households with teenagers went up
In the three months from March through May 2021, an estimated 2.1 million firearms were purchased – a 64.3% increase in the expected volume
E-Cigarettes Get FDA Approval: 5 Essential Reads on the Harms and Benefits of Vaping
The authorization only relates to tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes and not the wider range of flavors that critics say are aimed at younger consumers
Social Media Gives Support to LGBTQ Youth When In-Person Communities Are Lacking
Social media can provide ways for LGBTQ youth to learn more about, and stay connected to, their identities
Should Teens Taking ADHD, Anxiety and Depression Drugs Consume Energy Drinks and Coffee?
Energy drinks are heavily marketed to teens, but they can have detrimental effects
Facebook Has Known for a Year and a Half That Instagram Is Bad for Teens Despite Claiming Otherwise – Here Are the Harms Researchers Have Been Documenting for Years
Studies consistently show that the more often teens use Instagram, the worse their overall well-being, self-esteem, life satisfaction, mood and body image
7 Tips for LGBTQ Parents to Help Schools Fight Stigma and Ignorance
Parents may want to talk to teachers about their family structure, and what their child calls each parent, before the start of the school year.
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