Nina Kini, Public Health Editor/Contributing Writer, Placentia CA
December 8, 2020
Bad posture. The cause of that little ache at the base of your back that won’t go away. It seems that having bad posture is a rite of passage for most teenagers in the 21st century. In the last few decades,...
Alyssa Bruce, Contributing Writer, Pittsburgh PA
October 21, 2020
Screen technology has long had a troubled relationship with the community of health professionals. Concerns ranging from eye strain and obesity to mood swings and depression have been widely noted...
McKenna Christy, Contributing Writer, Columbus OH
September 30, 2020
You’re a unique individual. If you can agree with that, I will get more specific. You’re an individual whose needs for proper bodily function differ from those of your best friend or the...
An Internal Enemy, the Eating Disorder: Why Did This Happen?
September 2, 2020
The Psychological Side Effects of Sports Injuries
July 25, 2020
BODY DYSMORPHIA IN TEENAGERS: IT’S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE, LITERALLY.
July 8, 2020
Priscilla Doran, Contributing Writer, Hixson TN
January 14, 2021
When mental health is discussed, many professionals bring up options like therapy, self care, and counseling.* However, those aren’t the only choices when it comes to dealing...
Tanya Vidhun, Science Editor/Contributing Writer, Yorba Linda CA
January 3, 2021
Social media creates a passage for teens just entering the “real world” to virtually connect and communicate with the billions of people who use it as of 2020....
Sophia Robertson, Digital Media Editor/Contributing Writer, Greensboro NC
November 25, 2020
The average adult in this day and age will spend 34 years of their life on a screen and 25 years of their life asleep. Since the average American lives to be 79, that’s...
Toxic Positivity – You Don’t Always Have to Be Happy!
October 4, 2020
The World Right Now With everything that is going on, specifically the enduring pandemic, it is not always easy to stay optimistic despite your life situation and previous mental health state. Most of...
August 30, 2020
the storm first comes my lightning that strikes the fear in me flashing in the sky anxiety beating me then comes my thunder the rise of it all when all my emotions come together ready to just...
Interview with Tali Rosen, A Teenager Who Has Courageously Shared Her Story of Despair
August 4, 2020
One of the emerging activists for teen health, Tali Rosen is currently a rising senior at Beacon High School in New York. On May 7, 2020, she published the article “There is No Vaccine for Teenage Despair”...
Nina Kini, Public Health Editor/Contributing Writer, Placentia CA
January 12, 2021
Millions of people worldwide tuned in on November 9, 2020 to hear Dr. Albert Bourla (Pfizer Chairman and CEO) announce that Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine had successfully completed phase 3 clinical trials...
McKenna Christy, Contributing Writer, Columbus OH
December 30, 2020
The opinions of this article are mine and do not represent the opinions of Teens for Teen Health A threat to Ohio abortion providers: Senate Bill 27 passed in the House of Representatives with a vote...
Ashley Wilkinson, Contributing Writer, Henderson TX
December 12, 2020
For a couple of days now, my body has felt… off. I have been nauseous, gotten dizzy spells, gotten chills, and have an upset stomach. And naturally, on my Thanksgiving road trip to see my immediate family,...
The 2020 Census: Why it is Important and How it Affects Healthcare
September 27, 2020
Prisoners are Not Safe in Covid Era Incarceration Systems
July 11, 2020
Why do Black Americans Make Up a Disproportionate Number of COVID-19 Deaths?
July 11, 2020
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January 12, 2021 • No Comments
Millions of people worldwide tuned in on November 9, 2020 to hear Dr. Albert Bourla (Pfizer Chairman and CEO) announce that Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine had successfully completed phase 3 clinical trials with more than 90% efficacy in preventing the Covid-19...
Nina Kini, Public Health Editor/Contributing Writer, Placentia CA
August 3, 2020 • No Comments
Schooling in America- The Race to Reopen Grade school is one of the most commonly shared experiences of Americans of all ages, across the country. For most children, schooling- whether it be public, private, online, or at home - begins just after learning...
Marwa Chohan, Contributing Writer, Albuquerque NM
July 23, 2020 • No Comments
Harvard University’s director of admissions recently announced a temporary test-optional policy for the class of 2021. Following this announcement, all Ivy League universities and other selective colleges such as Northwestern University have adopted similar...
Tanya Vidhun, Science Editor/Contributing Writer, Yorba Linda CA
July 11, 2020 • No Comments
With the Covid 19 pandemic growing at an incredible rate to over 7 million cases, the race for the ideal vaccine our world longs for is the fastest endeavor the scientific community has ever seen. What is a vaccine and why do we need it? A vaccine...
Marwa Chohan, Contributing Writer, Albuquerque NM
July 11, 2020 • No Comments
My fascination with the criminal justice system began in middle school when I first delved into the world of true crime media. Through podcasts, articles, and documentaries, I became a fanatic and, quite frankly, I still am one. However, it wasn’t long before...
Why do Black Americans Make Up a Disproportionate Number of COVID-19 Deaths?
July 11, 2020
As racial data for COVID-19 testing grows, it’s become clear that people of...
Knowing a Mask: Inside and Out
May 19, 2020
Before understanding the safety that masks provide us with, let’s first crack...
May 7, 2020
they say life isn’t fair and sure it isn’t but this just doesn’t seem...