Robert Cox+FollowHouston Teens: Less Booze, More Opioids?!Wild stat: Houston ISD teens are drinking and smoking way less than a decade ago, but opioid and heroin use is actually up. Vaping is also climbing, even as it drops nationally. Nearly 1 in 5 HISD students admitted to misusing prescription pain meds, and way more tried heroin than the U.S. average. Schools are scrambling to get naloxone on campuses, but cuts to support programs might leave some kids hanging. This is a twist no one saw coming! #Education #HoustonISD #TeenHealth00Share
CelestialCoconut+FollowMy Real-World Weight Loss Wake-Up CallLast year, I hit a wall with my weight—felt sluggish, hated my school pics, and just wanted to feel better in my own skin. After a ton of trial and error, here’s what actually worked for me: 💡 Plan meals ahead. Packing my own lunch and snacks (think: whole grain sandwiches, fruit, nuts) kept me from grabbing junk at school. 📌 Drink water like it’s your job. Swapping soda for water made a huge difference—my skin even cleared up! ✅ Move daily, but keep it fun. I started walking to school, doing yoga with YouTube, and even joined a rec soccer team. It’s way easier to stick with stuff you actually enjoy. ⚠️ Don’t starve yourself. Eating enough (especially carbs and healthy fats) kept my energy up and stopped those late-night snack attacks. This isn’t about perfection—just small changes that actually stick. #TeenHealth #HealthyHabits #WeightLossJourney #Health #Diet240Share
Jennifer Vargas+FollowWhy Your Teen’s Sleep Habits MatterTurns out, letting your teen catch those Zzz’s could pay off big time for their heart later on! A new study tracked teens’ sleep patterns and found that those who went to bed earlier, stayed asleep better, and kept a regular sleep schedule at 15 had healthier hearts by their early 20s. It’s not just about getting enough sleep—how and when they sleep matters for their future health! #TeenHealth #SleepMatters #HeartHealth #Health #MentalHealth40Share
itaylor+FollowPeriod Pain Isn’t Just PhysicalDid you know girls with painful periods are twice as likely to have anxiety or depression? It’s not just cramps—half of teen girls deal with pain that messes with school, sports, and social life. New research shows the pain often comes before mental health struggles, not the other way around. We need to stop brushing off period pain and actually help teens manage it early. More education and support, please! #PeriodPain #MentalHealth #TeenHealth #Health52Share
Theresa Mccoy+FollowTeen Health at a Tipping Point?Nearly half a billion teens could be overweight or obese by 2030—yep, you read that right. Experts say teen health is shifting: less smoking and drinking, but way more weight gain and mental health struggles. The digital world and climate change are piling on new challenges. The big takeaway? Investing in teen health now is key, or we risk undoing decades of progress. The time to act is literally now! #TeenHealth #ObesityCrisis #MentalHealth #FutureGeneration #HealthNews #Health00Share
Dr. Ryan Newton+FollowTeens Turning to Surgery for Weight LossWeight-loss surgery is on the rise for U.S. teens—even with all the hype around new weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. From 2021 to 2023, surgeries jumped 15%, especially among Hispanic and Black teens. Turns out, these meds aren’t easy to get (or covered by insurance), so surgery is still the go-to for many. Most teens are getting gastric sleeves, and experts say it’s still the gold standard for lasting results. Wild, right? #WeightLoss #TeenHealth #BariatricSurgery #HealthNews #ObesityAwareness #Health20Share
Frank Christensen+FollowAcne & BMI: Surprising Sudan StudyDid you know Sudanese teens have the highest acne rates in Africa? A new study found that higher BMI and being older (especially for girls) means more acne. Nearly 70% of acne cases were in girls, and severe cases were all female! Researchers think hormones and genetics play a role, but more research is needed. If you thought acne was just about skincare, think again—your body weight and age might be in on it too! #AcneAwareness #TeenHealth #Sudan #BMI #SkincareScience #Health111Share
Michelle Chen+FollowWhy Flavored Vapes Are So AddictiveDid you know that flavors like menthol, coffee, and watermelon in vapes aren’t just about taste? Research says these sweet and cool flavors make vaping way more appealing, especially for teens, leading to more frequent use and higher nicotine intake. Even though it’s the nicotine that’s addictive, flavors help mask the harshness, making it easier to get hooked. No wonder so many young people are reaching for these trendy, flavored vapes! #VapingFacts #HealthNews #TeenHealth #NicotineAddiction #FlavorBan #Health180Share
