Teeth can tell stories. They can reveal what we eat, our age, and even our health. But did you know they can also help solve crimes? This is where forensic odontology comes in. It's the science of using teeth to crack cases. It's especially useful in tough situations, like natural disasters or abuse
Teenagers need more sleep than most people realize. Their bodies are wired differently. This is not just a personal opinion. It is backed by solid science. Yet, many schools still start early. This is a problem. Experts have been studying this for years. They agree that later school start times coul
Teens often feel a strong urge to fit in and be accepted. This can sometimes lead to an unhealthy fascination with celebrities. A recent study looked at how this happens, especially in Chinese high school students. Researchers found that the more teens want to belong, the more they might crave fame
Teenagers' mental health and brain development can be heavily influenced by their surroundings. A recent study dug into how real neighborhood violence and how safe teens feel in their area affect their minds and brains. The study looked at both actual crime rates and how safe teens think their neig
Teens in the U. S. are glued to their screens, with YouTube and TikTok being the top choices for daily entertainment. A recent survey of over 1, 400 teens aged 13 to 17 reveals that these platforms are deeply embedded in their lives. YouTube leads the pack, with three-quarters of teens using it ever
Tee Higgins, a key player for the team, is facing another health hurdle. He was notably absent from Friday's practice session. This absence raises eyebrows, especially since he's been dealing with concussion issues lately. Just a few weeks ago, Higgins was sidelined due to a concussion. He did retu
Teens today are in a tough spot when it comes to sex education. They're often left in the dark, with little to no reliable information. Schools and society aren't doing enough, and the internet is full of misleading or incorrect advice. In North America, there's a shortage of trustworthy, science-ba
Teen trouble is a big deal. It hurts not just the young people involved, but also their families and the whole community. To tackle this, experts look at different ideas to figure out why some teens act out. One of these ideas is Agnew's General Theory of Crime. It says that what happens in a teen's
Teens today are always glued to their screens. Phones, tablets, computers—they're everywhere. These devices help with schoolwork and staying in touch, but too much screen time might be messing with how teens think. Working memory is like the brain's notepad. It helps us hold onto and process inform
Teenagers often experiment with substances as they navigate the complex world of growing up. This behavior isn't random; it's tied to their experiences, friendships, and family life. A recent study looked at over 68, 000 Danish teens to understand how different patterns of substance use affect their
