More frequent vaping among teens linked to higher risk of cigarette smoking

There’s a link between e-cigarettes to combustible ones when it comes to teenage smoking habits, a new study found. Researchers assessed smoking habits of a group of teenagers over six months. They found that teenagers who vaped or used e-cigarettes were smoking more frequently and often switched to traditional tobacco products. This association was particularly […]

Turning off screens could help teenagers get a better nights sleep

Viewing screens on electronic devices such as computers, cell-phones, tablets, or television has a negative effect on teenagers sleep patterns, according to new research. The authors conclude that recommendations should be updated and new guideline developed for healthy electronic media use before bedtime. A study of nearly 10,000 Norwegian teenagers, aged 16 to 19, has lead researchers […]

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