According to a recent study, calls to poison control centers about teenagers abusing attention-deficit drugs has risen 76 percent in the last eight years. This spike in calls is one of many indicators of what has become a very serious problem. Research by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America suggests that about 19 percent of … Continue reading “Study Sees an Increase in Teen Abuse of ADHD Drugs”
A new study appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association says that the majority of teens do not get enough physical activity. Inactivity increases a teen’s risk for heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. The study followed about 1,000 children of various ages from 2000 to 2006. Starting at age nine, … Continue reading “Teens’ Health at Risk From Inactivity”
Acne is one of the most common skin disorders in the United States. It affects 8 out of 10 adolescents and about 17 million people in the United States have it. Acne is a skin disorder that occurs when hair follicles become clogged. Hair follicles contain sebaceous glands that make sebum, an oil that protects … Continue reading “Answers to Common Questions About Acne”
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