Teen Smokers and Vapers Have Higher Rates of Depression and Anxiety

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · July 28, 2025

Published in Families, Alcohol-Drugs, At-Risk, Culture, Mental Health, Teen Behaviors

Adolescents who use either e-cigarettes or conventional tobacco products are significantly more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety than teens who don’t use tobacco products at all.

CDC Data Shows 1 in 3 U.S. Adolescents Have Prediabetes

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · July 24, 2025

Published in Families, At-Risk, Culture, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

Nearly one-third of all adolescents across the country have prediabetes according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Study Finds “Forever Chemicals” in Reusable Feminine Hygiene Products

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · July 23, 2025

Published in Families, Culture, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

A new study shows that per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS)—also known as “forever chemicals”—can be found in reusable feminine hygiene products.

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