HPV Vaccine May Cause Sterility in 25%
Razi Berry A recent research study has suggested that girls who have received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine have a 25% chance of becoming sterile.1 ‘A lowered probability of pregnancy’ This information comes from a study published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health in June 2018. The study is titled, “A lowered probability […]
Phone Radiation May Impact Memory in Adolescents
Razi Berry A first ever study to look at the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) on the brains of adolescents has found that this type of radiation may affect memory in the brains of teenagers.1 RF-EMF exposure has increased tremendously over the last 25 years with an increasing usage of devices that rely on […]
Binge Drinking Lowers Working Memory in Adolescents
Razi Berry A recent study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center notes that binge drinking impairs working memory in the teenage brain.1 This study may help explain why adolescents who binge drink are 15 times as susceptible to alcoholism as adults. Teen Brains Vulnerable to Addictive Behaviors It is well known that the brains of […]
Latest Social Media Dares: Condom Snorting and “Tide Pod Challenge” Are All Very Bad Ideas!
Node Smith, ND Social media challenges have become very popular for young people, who use them to enhance their social media presence with more “likes” and views. The challenges are sometimes dangerous “dares” that are really bad ideas that can, and do, cause serious health problems. Two of these are condom snorting and the Tide […]
It May Not be Hormones that Make Teenagers so Difficult
Node Smith, ND Adolescence is a difficult time. It is a time of incredible change, as the brain develops higher level cognitive abilities, muscles grow, hair grows, and speech changes. Social behavior also undergoes a radical shift, as we learn how to involve our peer group into our social sphere in addition to our nuclear […]
Later School Start Times = More Teen Sleep
Node Smith, ND Teens Need more Sleep There is a debate in education regarding whether school (especially high school) should start later. If you are a parent, you likely have opinions on this matter, and may even be involved in campaigns to change current start times. The support for extending school start times stems from […]
The Holiday Season Can be the Worst Time of Year for Teen Depression
Node Smith, ND Teens Struggle with Sadness During the Holiday Season Even though the holiday season is a time of family, warmth and community, many people struggle with depression during this time of year. As the weather changes and becomes colder, wet and grey, many people struggle despite the holiday cheer all around them. Teens […]
Overprescribing Melatonin in Children for Sleep Complaints
I recently read an article about the increasing use of melatonin for sleep problems in children. Many people are familiar with the use of melatonin for sleeplessness, or insomnia. Melatonin is a hormone which is produced by the pineal gland, whose main role is to regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Its production is stimulated by natural […]
The Link Between Teens’ Sleep and Eating Habits
In a study conducted by the American Heart Association, there is a connection between teens’ sleeping habits and how they eat. Researchers out of Penn State studied the sleeping habits of 342 teenagers and the correlation between their eating habits. On average, the teens slept seven hours a night. When the amount of sleep varied […]