Teens
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Alberta proposes policy to prohibit access to puberty blockers for minors. What to know about the medication, its uses and where politicians stand
Puberty blockers are medications that postpone the onset of puberty-related changes by suppressing gonadotropin-releasing hormones
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Narcan will be available for purchase over-the-counter in September. Here's what parents need to know.
Experts say everyone should consider having Narcan, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, as a part of their first aid kit at home.
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Teens develop respiratory problems within 30 days of using e-cigarettes, new study finds. Experts say this is a wake-up call.
Experts explain that e-cigarette use among teens isn't harmless and can quickly cause respiratory problems, according to a new study.
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Raven-Symoné got a breast reduction before she turned 18. How common is it for teens to get plastic surgery?
Dr. Ashley Amalfi says plastic surgery can have a "positive impact on mental health" for some teens.
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Parents of teens with mental health issues need their own support, too. It's about 'putting on your own air mask first,' expert says.
When teens are struggling, experts stress, it's vital that parents get help for themselves, too.
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These parents tried to get their kids off social media. Here's how it went.
Experts share tips for walking back a child's social media usage.
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Some parents use cannabis. Should they discuss it with their kids? Here's what experts say.
Experts share how to address cannabis use without sending the message that "it’s OK for [teens] to use the drug too."
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