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Jun 01 2025EDUCATION

How Friends Shape Feelings of Safety in Teens

Teens often feel safe or unsafe based on their surroundings. Past research has looked at how individual or a few risks from friends affect teens' feelings of safety. However, there is not much information on how multiple risks from friends together influence these feelings. Also, the ways these risk

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

How Exercise and Sleep Connect in Teens' Minds

Sleep problems are common among teenagers. Physical movement is known to boost both physical and mental well-being. This is especially true for young people. It is important to understand how exercise affects sleep in teenagers. It is also important to look at how thoughts and feelings play a ro

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Jun 01 2025SCIENCE

The James Webb Space Telescope's Deepest Look Yet

The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery. It has captured an image of a galaxy cluster that is so massive it bends light. This cluster, known as Abell S1063, acts like a giant lens in space. It warps the light from galaxies that are much farther away. These distant galaxies

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

Teen Views on Condoms and Sex in Ghana's Volta Region

In the Volta Region of Ghana, teenage pregnancy rates are alarmingly high. One area that stands out is the Adaklu District. To tackle this issue, it's important to understand how teenage boys and girls think about condoms and sex. Gender plays a big role in shaping these thoughts. Yet, there's not

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

Ghana's Youth: Navigating Sexual Health Challenges

Ghana is home to a large number of young people. This makes it crucial to focus on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH). This is a big part of the global health goals. These goals aim to make sure everyone has access to good healthcare. In Africa, it is especially important to improve AS

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

How Bullying Affects Teens with Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is a condition that many young people deal with. It can make life tougher for them. It can lead to social struggles and make them more likely to face bullying from their peers. A recent study looked into how bullying affects the self-worth of teens with type 1 diabetes. It also check

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

The Struggle for Better Health: Young People in West Africa and the Middle East

The final stretch to meet the Sustainable Development Goals is here. The world is facing a global polycrisis. This is making it tough to improve health and well-being. Those who are most vulnerable, especially women, girls, and young people in low- and middle-income countries, are feeling the str

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May 31 2025BUSINESS

Trade Tensions: EU and Canada React to Rising Steel Tariffs

The European Union and Canada are not happy with a recent move by the United States. The U. S. has decided to double the tariffs on steel imports from 25% to 50%. This decision is causing a lot of uncertainty in the global economy. It also means higher costs for both consumers and businesses on both

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May 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

Beekeepers to the Rescue After Massive Bee Spill

Bees are not just buzzing around aimlessly. They are crucial for our ecosystem. They pollinate plants, which means they help plants make fruits and seeds. So, when a truck carrying 250 million bees overturned on a Washington state road, it was a big deal. The bees were not happy, and neither were th

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May 31 2025HEALTH

Virtual Friends in a Digital World

Adolescents with mental health issues often struggle with communication and social interaction. This is where virtual reality (VR) steps in. VR is becoming a popular tool in mental health care. It offers a safe and controlled environment for social interaction and therapy. In Japan, a unique tel

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