The Truth about Vaping Vaping has become more and more popular, yet many of its negative side effects remain unknown to users. Vaping products, or e-cigarettes, heat a liquid until…
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The holidays can be filled with lots of fun, hanging out with family, friends, eating all kinds of goodies; but it can also be hectic! Below are some tips…
Did you know that motor vehicle crashes are the [highlight] leading causes of death[/highlight] for teenagers in the U.S.? [1] If you are reading this, you may be a teenager who…
Did you know that nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by their partners in the United States [1]? This equates to nearly 10 million women and men in the…
Suicide is a serious public health problem that affects many young people. In fact, it is the second leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10…
Myths vs. Facts Often caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight, melanoma accounts for only 4 to 5% of skin cancer cases, but is responsible for most…
Drug-related poisonings account for 70,000 hospital visits, and result in 35,000 deaths a year (Poison Help 2017). Poisons include, but are not limited to, prescription medicines, painkillers, cleaning substances, cosmetics,…
Rates of new sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV are rising among adolescents and young adults across the United States. Youth in Columbia, are also…
Tattoos, piercings, and scarification have been around for thousands of years and are seen by many as a way to express oneself. They may also be used culturally to show…
Imagine this: You are driving with some friends, windows rolled down, perfect Spotify playlist booming, and you do it. What you may ask? You look at your phone….
