All articles tagged with #teen
A 17-year-old driver under the influence crashed into a utility pole in Novato just before 1 a.m., killing a teenage passenger and sending four others to the hospital in serious to critical condition; police said speed was a factor and roads were closed for hours during the investigation.
An 18-year-old in Norwich, England, contracted meningitis after sharing a vape with friends on a nightclub night out. She was placed in a medically induced coma, with doctors warning she might not survive the next 24 hours, but she recovered with no lasting brain damage. Her mother and she now urge quick medical care for symptoms like fever, severe headache, a stiff neck, or delirium, noting the UK meningitis outbreak linked to nightlife and the danger of sharing vaping devices.
A Clinton County, Ohio teenager has died from the flu; authorities have not released the teen's age, vaccination status, or whether there were underlying health conditions. Health officials note that about 90% of reported child flu deaths this season have occurred in unvaccinated children, underscoring the ongoing vaccination discussion.
A 13-year-old boy swam 4km through rough, fading-light seas to raise the alarm after his family were swept 4km offshore near Geographe Bay, WA. He spent about two hours with a life jacket before discarding it, then swam the remaining distance to shore. All three were rescued by helicopter and rescue vessel, treated by paramedics, and later discharged, with life jackets credited for their survival.
A 16-year-old girl from Ohio died from the flu after her condition rapidly worsened within 24 hours, despite initial mild symptoms, and she had not received a flu shot. Her family expressed confusion and heartbreak over her sudden death, which highlights the severity of flu complications, especially in unvaccinated individuals.
A teenage boy was shot and killed after attempting to rob another teen during a marketplace sale in Cicero; a relative of the seller, who also had a gun, returned fire and was shot twice but remains stable, while the alleged robber died from his wounds.
A 23-year-old man in Texas was arrested for kidnapping a 15-year-old girl on Christmas Day, after threatening her with a knife and taking her to a wooded area; she was rescued by her father with police assistance.
Recent large-scale studies show that early smartphone use and heavy social media engagement are linked to negative effects on teens, including poor sleep, obesity, cognitive decline, and mental health issues, prompting countries like Australia to ban social media for under-16s and encouraging parents to delay giving phones to children for better well-being.
Recent large-scale studies show that early smartphone use and heavy social media engagement are linked to negative effects on teens, including poor sleep, obesity, cognitive decline, and mental health issues, prompting countries like Australia to ban social media for under-16s and encouraging parents to delay giving phones to children for better well-being.
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in Aurora, Colorado, just after midnight, and police are investigating the incident, seeking information about the suspect or suspects, with no arrests made yet.
A 14-year-old girl is anxious about going skiing with her uncle, whose aggressive teaching style causes her distress, but she feels pressured to participate to avoid disappointing her family.
Three individuals, including a 16-year-old, have been charged in the mistaken identity shooting that killed Thornwood High School basketball player Davell Holden in South Holland, Illinois, with the incident stemming from a case of mistaken identity related to a recent move of the intended target.
A new study shows that three weeks of regular, enjoyable exercise can help teens with ADHD reduce stress by improving their nervous system's regulation, increasing healthy stress responses, and boosting neurochemicals like dopamine, offering a non-medication way to support emotional well-being.
A Florida teenager, Caden Speight, is charged with faking his kidnapping, shooting himself in the leg, and fabricating evidence, after authorities uncovered the hoax involving staged evidence and false reports, leading to a large law enforcement response.
Isaias Emanuel Carranza, a 16-year-old charged with aggravated murder in connection with a shooting that killed a high school student in Ogden, was arrested early Saturday, with authorities withholding further details to maintain investigation integrity.