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"Crunchy Teen" is a trend where teens publicly reject norms around food and nutrition in favor of some more controversial stances not verified by data or experts. Parents should know that many ...

A new wave of teen influencers is gaining followers by touting ideas central to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s public health movement, adding a Gen Z edge to a following that's trended toward wellness ...

“I can’t; no matter how much I try, it’s like my brain won’t let me do it,” said a teen in a user-generated TikTok video, responding to a challenge to put her hand on a stove for $100. When the teen ...

Welcome to Information Wasteland, a series about the many ways misinformation is worming its way into our algorithms and minds, wreaking havoc on our culture. Here, writer Kat Tenbarge dives into how ...

Instagram is a scary place for young girls — made even worse when their own parents are complicit in putting them in harm’s way. Many teen and tween girls dream of being an influencer. Sadly, some ...

Sitting on a patio at The Arts Center at Willits, three teens brainstorm ideas with their mentor. Every once in a while, there is a laugh or a “Yes! That’s it!” when they hit their mark. Their ...

I stare at my physics homework, my mind exhausted from wrestling with complex equations. The numbers and symbols start to blur, and frustration builds. I need a break. I pick up my phone and start ...

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