Adolescents

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Teenager looking conflicted in a store aisle with limited vape flavor options, highlighting the unintended consequences of flavor bans.

Vape flavor bans could harm public health goals, experts warn.

In a surprising twist, removing menthol/mint- and sweet-flavored vaping products from a retail setting significantly increased future intentions to use tobacco-flavored vaping products among adolescen

Jonah Kline·August 25, 2026

A worried adolescent illuminated by laptop screen, surrounded by a chaotic web of digital notifications, symbolizing increased anxiety from digital wellness.

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Digital wellness programs may increase anxiety, not cure it

Adolescents glued to digital devices for over five hours daily face a stark reality: they are 70% more likely to experience suicidal thoughts or actions than those spending less than an hour, accordin

Elise Marrow·August 8, 2026

A teenager looking isolated while engrossed in a glowing laptop screen displaying social media.

What is digital well-being and why does it matter for mental health?

More than half of all teenagers, 50.

Elise Marrow·May 7, 2026

A young adult experiencing isolation and anxiety while engrossed in their smartphone, highlighting the psychological impact of social media.

What are the psychological impacts of social media on young adults?

Problematic social media use among adolescents in Europe, central Asia, and Canada surged from 7% in 2018 to 11% in 2022, according to the World Health Organization .

Elise Marrow·May 5, 2026