Tag: teens
More Teens Are Getting Vaccines
More Teens Are Getting Vaccines Bucking national trends in childhood vaccination rates, more teens are getting recommended shots, including for measles and whooping cough By Megha Satyanarayana edited by Josh Fischman A healthcare worker fills a syringe with the MMR vaccine at a vaccine clinic put on by the Lubbock Public Health Department on March…
Teens Are Flocking to AI Chatbots. Is this Healthy?
The Science of ParentingMondays Teens Are Flocking to AI Chatbots. Is this Healthy? Kids crave approval from their peers. Chatbots offer an alternative to IRL relationships, but they can come at a price By Elizabeth Englander edited by Megha Satyanarayana Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for The Science of Parenting Relationships are messy,…
Woman and three teens arrested over M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks
Four people have been arrested by police investigating the cyber-attacks that have caused havoc at M&S and the Co-op. The National Crime Agency (NCA) says a 20-year-old woman was arrested in Staffordshire, and three males – aged between 17 and 19 – were detained in London and the West Midlands. They were apprehended on suspicion…
Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows
By Rhitu Chatterjee If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study, published in JAMA on…
Best Easter Basket Gifts for Kids, Teens & Adults (That’s Not Candy)
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. One of my yearly Easter traditions is going through my son’s Easter basket and removing the huge chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs, and mounds of candy. There’s just too much for one child…
The Link between Cannabis and Psychosis in Teens Is Real
Opinion The Science of ParentingMondays The Link between Cannabis and Psychosis in Teens Is Real Teens have access to vastly more potent cannabis than their parents had at their age. Parents need to understand the risks, including psychosis By Carrie E. Bearden edited by Megha Satyanarayana Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for this…
The Best TikTok Gifts for Teens They’ll Actually Want
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. In the world of TikTok, there isn’t a product recommendation you can’t find that’s already been reviewed or suggested by someone on the addictive social media app. We’re talking fashion, beauty, home…
‘A very, very small number’ of teens receive gender-affirming care, study finds
Selena Simmons-Duffin How many transgender teens in the U.S. are receiving medical care related to gender transitions? According to a peer-reviewed research letter published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics, the answer is very, very few. It’s a key data point as Republican lawmakers in Congress and around the country continue to focus on transgender youth in…