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A court in the United States issued a $375 million penalty to Meta after it determined that the platform knowingly harmed children's mental health and concealed information about child sexual exploitation. “Meta has harnessed powerful and…
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Mental health challenges among teenagers in Ontario are rising at an alarming rate, and new research suggests cannabis use may be increasingly tied to that trend. A recent study from McMaster University found that psychological distress among teens has nearly…
How Smoking Affects Your Brain, Especially If You Start Young
We all know smoking hurts your lungs, but did you know it actually rewires your brain? Nicotine hits your brain in just 10 seconds, flooding it with dopamine,the chemical that makes you feel good. For teens,…
Puberty Is Difficult, Especially When It Happens Early
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From Teen Burnout to Olympic Gold: Alysa Liu ‘Putting Mental Health First’
At 13 years old, Alysa Liu became the youngest U.S. women’s national champion in more than two decades. By 16, she had competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and was widely considered one…
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Teen Mental Health Is Getting Worse, Is Cannabis Part of the Problem?
Mental health challenges among teenagers in Ontario are rising at an alarming rate, and new research suggests cannabis use may be increasingly tied to that trend. A recent study from McMaster University found that psychological distress among teens has nearly…
The Shocking Truth About "Sephora Kids" and Tween Skincare”
One mother recently shared her surprise online. Her daughter isn’t on social media, yet she has already absorbed knowledge of luxury skincare routines. “She asked me how many products I use and lined up her…
Victoria Beckham: “I Lost Reality With My Body”
Victoria Beckham says she was weighed on live TV after giving birth, and it still haunts her. The former Spice Girl revealed in her new Netflix docuseries that when her son Brooklyn was just six months old,…
Food Insecurity in Canada: A Growing Crisis Beyond the Holidays
Food insecurity in Canada is a complex problem influenced by factors such as income inequality, housing costs, and system barriers. Communities across the country are working tirelessly to support those in need; however, the scale…
Under the Influence. It’s More Than You Think
When we talk about driving under the influence, 9 out of 10 times, the immediate thought is alcohol or cannabis. And I mean, they are the default thought for a reason, the highest cause of…
How to Quit Vaping: 6 Expert-Backed Tips to Stop
How did Gen Z go from the generation that dropped cigarette smoking rates from 50% of men and 40% of women to just 12% and 10%, only to end up with a whole new nicotine problem—one…
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Ontario man accused of selling toxic substances so people could die by suicide expected to plead guilty in May
Prosecutors believe Kenneth Law sold lethal substances like sodium nitrate to 14 Ontario people who killed themselves
Kenneth Law to return to court next month, expected to plead guilty to aiding suicide
