Tag Archives: Teens

An end of year portrait project is giving a group of grads from Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute in Kitchener, Ont., a stronger sense of self as they set off into the next chapter of their lives.  The photos are side-by-side images: portraits taken in the last months of Grade 12 …

Children with sleep apnea have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure in their teens, a new study has found. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes people to briefly stop breathing during sleep. It typically happens …

By PTI LONDON: Instagram on Tuesday launched a feature that urges teenagers to take breaks from the photo-sharing platform and announced other tools aimed at protecting young users from harmful content on the Facebook-owned service. The previously announced ‘Take A Break” feature encourages teens to stop scrolling if they have …

These side effects may affect your child’s ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Some people have no side effects. Ask your child’s healthcare provider for advice on using a non-aspirin pain reliever and other steps you can take at home to comfort …

Washington: Three-quarters of parents in a new national poll think peers better understand teen challenges including depression and anxiety, compared to teachers or counsellors in the school. The majority also agree that peer support leaders at school would encourage more teens to talk with someone about their mental health problems. …