14-year-old inventor Heman Bekele created a soap named “skin cancer treating soap” at his science competition, which has an ingredient which is believed to help fight cancerous cells while...
Sugar makes kids hyper. That's a fact … or is it? This is just one of many health myths that are widely known, but aren’t necessarily true.
Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis
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Labs are filled with experiments, allowing students to dive into projects in subjects like Biology, Chemistry and Anatomy.
Science teacher Lolithia Otero’s AP Biology class participated...
When it comes to starting your day or loosening up at night, the choice between a hot and cold shower may seem like a matter of personal preference, but the impact of both is more significant than...
With the increasing unrestricted access to the internet, teens become at risk of exposure to sexually explicit videos that can negatively impact their health and relationships.
Having...
Noga Shami, Health and Science Editior
• June 10, 2024
In America there are over 20 foods that are banned in other countries, such as Fruit Loops, Skittles, Frosted Flakes, and Gatorade, due to harmful chemicals and additives, yet are sold here at most supermarkets...
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affect 374 million people a year and 26 million of them are teenagers. Educating teens can be one of the most effective ways to lower their risk of contracting an STD.
In...
Tech neck, as we keep on evolving, we’re going to become hunchbacks.
Staring down as they scroll through “for you” pages for hours on end, reading text messages and looking at pictures on their...
Noga Shami, Health and Science Editior
• June 10, 2024
A gap year is a year break from academics after high school to travel, work or focus on hobbies or passions and can help you gain real-world experiences, explore different cultures, learn independence...
Whether to liven up a gathering or to help us pass the time during a commute, we often use music to affect our moods. Yet, music has an impact on us that runs far deeper than just how we feel; it also...
The brain, especially that of a teenager, needs time to energize in the morning. Many teens like to stay up late yet this is no matter of personal preference. It stems from biological changes in the circadian...
Often considered a harmless pick-me-up, caffeine poses potential risks to the well-being and academic performance of students across the nation.
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that roughly...
