Top new laws for teens & parents 2013
Every year, hundreds of new laws go into effect across the country. We highlight some of the new laws for
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These 20 faces should end the debate – it’s time to legislate!
Senator Diane Feinstein of California will introduce a bill into Congress in January, 2013. Reportedly it will ban the sale, possession,
Should schools be tracking students’ weight?
You have undoubtedly read about the obesity problem in America. It includes adults as well as elementary, middle and high
What will it take for Congress to act on gun control?
You may be on your Christmas or winter vacation from school and won’t have a chance to discuss this in class
Prank call leads to suicide
Before you make that next prank call, consider the following unexpected consequence that the callers must now live with for
Hi-energy drinks are linked to deaths
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports over the past four years of fatalities possibly related to high caffeinated energy drinks.
Study shows marijuana use and IQ are linked
The University of Otago in New Zealand released a report in September, 2012 that studied the long-term effects of marijuana
Texting while driving on the rise
In June, 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the results of a study of high school students about their
Don’t fall for the cinnamon challenge
Another video gone viral involves a trend that is raising eyebrows in health circles. Swallowing a spoonful of cinnamon has become
Chewing gum improves test scores
This sounds like a pitch you’d make to a professor before taking an exam. But a recent study in the