Teens and drugs. It's a big topic. But what's it really like for them? A recent study dug into this, looking at the risks, what protects teens, and how to help. First, let's talk risks. Teens face a lot. Peer pressure, stress, and curiosity can push them towards drugs. But it's not all about them.
Tiny plastic pieces, called microplastics, come in different shapes and types. Scientists wanted to see how these tiny plastics move through sand. They looked at two kinds: polystyrene (PS) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PS was in tiny spheres, while PET came in both spheres and fragments. T
The Phillies are upset. They thought more of their players would make it to the All-Star Game. Only Kyle Schwarber got the nod. The team feels like Cristopher Sánchez and Ranger Suárez deserved a spot too. They have great stats. Sánchez has a low ERA and many innings pitched. Suárez has an even lowe
People who have struggled with drugs and been to jail often find themselves back in trouble. This is a big problem that costs a lot of money and affects many lives. To stop this from happening, it's important to understand why these people reoffend. A recent study looked at many research papers to
Teen substance use is a big worry. It hurts not just the teens but also the whole country. Two big things can help keep teens from using drugs: their faith and their family life. Faith, or religiosity, is about how much someone believes in a religion and follows its practices. Family life, or famil
A recent decision by a federal appeals court has put an end to a rule that would have made it easier for people to cancel their subscriptions. This rule, created by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), was supposed to start next week. It would have required companies to let customers cancel subscript
Media plays a big role in how we see people with substance use disorders (SUDs). It can shape our opinions and even create harmful stereotypes. This is why it's important to look at how media portrays addiction and its effects on society. A recent study dug into how different types of media show pe
Health care costs in the US are a hot topic. Many people think commercial insurance prices are too high and don't match the quality of care. This makes health care spending skyrocket. The prices for health care services can be very different from one place to another. Even within the same state, pr
President Donald Trump recently took to Truth Social to criticize Elon Musk, suggesting that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should review the subsidies given to Musk's companies. Trump claimed that Musk receives more subsidies than anyone in history and that without them, Musk's busi
A heated exchange between two of the world's most influential figures, Donald Trump and Elon Musk, has reignited. This time, the clash is over taxes and government support. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been vocal about his disapproval of Trump's recent tax and spending bill. This did
