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Poll: Many Teens Don’t Realize STD Risks From Oral Sex
By Robert PreidtHealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Feb. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Many American teens and young adults underestimate the risk of sexually transmitted infections from unprotected oral sex, and that's especially true of young men, a new survey shows.Doctors say oral sex can transmit herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead…
Teens not getting enough sleep may consume 4.5 extra pounds of sugar during a school year
Sleep is vital for all people but is particularly important for teenagers as their bodies undergo significant development during their formative years. Unfortunately, most teens aren't getting enough sleep. Data from the American Academy of Pediatrics found that 73% of high school students are getting less than the recommended eight to ten hours of sleep…
Turns Out Teens Hate Facebook And Twitter, Too
Photo: Mladen Antonov (Getty Images)It’s safe to say that The Teens hate Facebook and Twitter as much as the rest of us. At least, that’s according to a 91-page survey put out this week by analysts at the financial firm Piper Sandler. The lengthy report, titled “Taking Stock With Teens,” quizzed 10,000 US teenagers on…
How to Talk to Teens And Have Real Conversations
Normal teens tend to desire privacy, space, and independence. It is a normal part of their development. These desires can make having genuine conversations with them more difficult, especially as a parent. Below are some things you can do to help you have genuine conversations with teens and get them to open up with you.Here…