/tags/teenagers teenagers en-US Copyright Wed, 31 May 2023 21:16:59 GMT /texas-news/2023-05-31/this-class-president-is-the-model-of-a-successful-texas-teen-after-a-ban-on-trans-health-care For one Round Rock teen, getting accepted to Harvard was her ticket out of a state that she says is hostile to trans youth. Now Texas will ensure young people like her no longer have access to gender-affirming care. Wed, 31 May 2023 21:16:59 GMT /texas-news/2023-05-31/this-class-president-is-the-model-of-a-successful-texas-teen-after-a-ban-on-trans-health-care William Melhado | The Texas Tribune , Leila Saidane | The Texas Tribune /health-wellness/2022-12-30/north-texas-youth-sex-education-uvalde-shooting As 2022 comes to a close, we’re hearing from North Texans about what they've learned this year. Fri, 30 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-12-30/north-texas-youth-sex-education-uvalde-shooting Elena Rivera, Jacob Wells /texas-news/2022-08-02/almost-600-texas-youth-are-trapped-in-a-juvenile-prison-system-on-the-brink-of-collapse The agency is so understaffed that teens have reported spending up to 23 hours locked in their cells, using water bottles to go to the bathroom. A staggering number have hurt themselves or been placed on suicide watch. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:21:14 GMT /texas-news/2022-08-02/almost-600-texas-youth-are-trapped-in-a-juvenile-prison-system-on-the-brink-of-collapse Jolie McCullough | The Texas Tribune /arts-culture/2022-06-13/dallas-teen-all-access-pass-returns-free-admission-to-museums-attractions The program allows Dallas teenagers to visit local attractions like the Perot Museum and the Dallas Zoo for free. Passes can be picked up at any Dallas recreation center. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2022-06-13/dallas-teen-all-access-pass-returns-free-admission-to-museums-attractions Max Chow-Gillette /health-wellness/2022-03-22/texas-health-providers-suspend-gender-affirming-care-for-kids-in-response-to-gop-efforts Teenagers are already leaving the state to get care or avoiding medical care altogether. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:57:37 GMT /health-wellness/2022-03-22/texas-health-providers-suspend-gender-affirming-care-for-kids-in-response-to-gop-efforts Sneha Dey | The Texas Tribune /2019-10-06/how-to-talk-to-teens-about-vaping Vaping has attracted a new generation to nicotine, and is fueling a dangerous outbreak of lung disease. If you're a parent of a teen you're probably worried. But what should you say to your kids? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 11:01:07 GMT /2019-10-06/how-to-talk-to-teens-about-vaping Emily Vaughn /2019-10-01/most-americans-support-safe-gun-storage-laws-according-to-new-poll A recent poll found most Americans are in favor of safe storage laws. But gun owners disagree on what the safest way to store a gun is. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 01:01:31 GMT /2019-10-01/most-americans-support-safe-gun-storage-laws-according-to-new-poll Adhiti Bandlamudi /news/2019-08-22/state-eyeing-possible-link-between-vaping-lung-disease-in-teens The state health department is investigating a potential connection between recent cases of lung disease in Texas teens and e-cigarette use.State health… Thu, 22 Aug 2019 21:44:46 GMT /news/2019-08-22/state-eyeing-possible-link-between-vaping-lung-disease-in-teens ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº /education/2018-03-26/research-on-screen-time-and-kids-is-lagging-heres-what-parents-should-know In 1999, when TVs and desktops dominated, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued its famous recommendation that children use no electronic screens… Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:30:00 GMT /education/2018-03-26/research-on-screen-time-and-kids-is-lagging-heres-what-parents-should-know /2017-09-26/1-in-5-teens-reports-a-concussion-diagnosis Doctors know that concussions can cause serious health impacts. Research now shows that rates among adolescents, especially those involved in contact sports, may be pretty high. Tue, 26 Sep 2017 15:42:00 GMT /2017-09-26/1-in-5-teens-reports-a-concussion-diagnosis Greta Jochem