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health2 years ago

"Food to Avoid for Teen Girls to Lower Breast Cancer Risk: Study"

A new study published in the journal Breast Cancer Research suggests that teenage girls should avoid consuming fast food and highly processed foods to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer in the future. The study found that these types of foods contain harmful compounds called advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), which can increase the risk of diseases when accumulated in high amounts. The research showed that a high AGE diet during puberty, when breasts are developing, led to abnormal breast cells and changes in mammary tissue, similar to early-stage breast cancer. While the study did not establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship, it highlights the importance of nutritional guidelines for adolescent girls to prevent breast cancer.

health2 years ago

"Preventing Breast Cancer: The Crucial Habit Teenage Girls Must Break"

A study conducted by scientists from the Medical University of South Carolina found that teenage girls who consume a diet high in sugar, carbohydrates, and processed meats and foods, such as fast food, may be at a higher risk of developing breast cancer later in life. The study showed that fast and junk food contains high concentrations of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), which can cause changes in breasts similar to those seen in breast cancer patients, including increased breast density. While the study does not prove a causal link between foods high in AGEs and breast cancer, it suggests that reducing processed food consumption during adolescence may help reduce the risk of future breast cancer.

mental-health2 years ago

Rising Mental Health Hospitalizations: Teenage Girls and Adult Population in England

A study analyzing private insurance claims reveals that during the second year of the pandemic, there was a 22% increase in mental health emergency visits to emergency rooms by teenage girls aged 13 to 17, compared to a pre-pandemic baseline. The rise was particularly notable for eating disorders and suicidal behavior. In contrast, there was a 9% drop in emergency room visits for mental health issues among teenage boys. The study suggests that disruptions in school, separation from peers, and conflict at home may have disproportionately affected girls. The increase in mental health emergencies among young people, especially girls, highlights the need for improved access to mental health care and resources.

entertainment2 years ago

Elvis Presley's Alleged 'Revolving Door' of Teenage Girls at Home

A bombshell claim from Elvis Presley's stepbrother David Stanley made the rounds on the internet, claiming that Elvis allegedly died by suicide to avoid the exposure of his relationships with teenage girls. Elvis' nurse throughout the 1970s named Letitia Kirk alleged that a man named DJ George Klein was his "pimp," adding, he'd be "bringing these little young teenagers up for Elvis to check out. It was a revolving door. I didn't even try to learn their names. Too much for me." Many of these teenagers have come forward in the documentary with their stories, talking about how he'd be "instantly" touchy with them and how scared they were when they were alone with him.

entertainment2 years ago

Elvis Presley's Stepbrother Claims Singer Committed Suicide Due to Guilt Over Young Lovers.

In a new Amazon documentary called Elvis’ Women, Elvis Presley's stepbrother David Stanley claims that the late singer died by suicide because he "couldn't take" the possibility of exposure to his relationships with teenage girls. Stanley alleges that Elvis premeditated taking the medications that killed him due to his fears that his alleged relationships with teen girls would be brought to light during his comeback. Stanley also claims that Elvis had a taste for young girls aged 15 or 16 and that it was a "miracle" that he wasn't "busted." Many others have alleged his relationships with teenage girls throughout his lifetime.

entertainment2 years ago

Elvis Presley's Stepbrother Reveals Singer's Shocking Secret to Avoid Scandal.

In a new documentary called Elvis' Women, Elvis Presley's stepbrother David Stanley claims that the late singer died by suicide because he "couldn't take" the possibility of his relationships with teenage girls being exposed. Stanley alleges that Elvis premeditated taking the medications that killed him due to his fears of exposure during his comeback. Stanley also claims that Elvis had a taste for young girls aged 15 or 16 and that it was a "miracle" he wasn't caught.

health2 years ago

COVID-19 linked to surge in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls.

A study has found a sharp rise in teenage girls in the UK developing eating disorders and self-harming during the Covid pandemic, with the increases being greatest among girls living in the wealthiest areas. The lack of control over their lives during lockdown was a behavioural trigger, according to young women. The government says it is investing in eating disorders services to help more children and young people, but charities maintain everyone needs access to early support for mental health issues, no matter where they live.

health2 years ago

Contraceptive pill use in teenage years linked to higher depression risk in women.

A study of over 264,000 women has found that women who started taking birth control pills as teenagers have a 130% higher rate of depression. The study also found that adult users had a 92% higher rate of depression. The increased risk of depression among teenage girls can be attributed to the hormonal changes caused by puberty. Despite the risks, hormonal contraceptives are still considered a safe birth control method for most women.

film2 years ago

'How to Have Sex': A Wild Summer Holiday Takes a Dark Turn at Cannes

"How to Have Sex," a film premiering in the Un Certain Regard competition at Cannes, follows three British teenage girls on a summer holiday in Malia, Greece, where they party, get wasted, and hook up. The cast's ability to appear heavily intoxicated in front of the camera was crucial to the film's casting process, with the director even spinning them around before every drunk scene. The story takes a darker turn, dealing with sexual consent and the gray area of assault.

film2 years ago

Navigating Consent and Partying in 'How to Have Sex': Cannes Film Festival Review

"How to Have Sex," a debut film by Molly Manning Walker, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The film follows three British teenage girls on a summer break in Crete, where they hope to lose their virginity. The film is a devastating look at love and consent, as the girls navigate the battlefield of various tacky dancefloors and fight each other for attention and supremacy. The film's success lies in its disarmingly frank and immediate approach to youth culture with a forensic eye on unequal gender politics.

crime2 years ago

Delphi murder suspect's attorneys file emergency motion for prison transfer.

Attorneys for Richard Matthew Allen, who is charged with killing two teenage girls in Indiana, have filed an emergency motion to move him from his current prison, citing a deterioration in his condition. They claim he is being treated like a prisoner of war, sleeping on a pad on a concrete floor, and is not allowed visits from his family. Allen has been held at the maximum-security Westville Correctional Facility since November. The special judge in the case has scheduled a June 15 hearing on a defense request to allow Allen to be released on bail.

crime2 years ago

Republican donor Anton Lazzaro convicted of sex trafficking minors

Anton "Tony" Lazzaro, a former Republican donor, has been convicted of enticing teenage girls with gifts, cash, and money in exchange for sex. He was found guilty of seven counts involving "commercial sex acts" with five girls aged 15 and 16 in 2020. Lazzaro, who claims the charges were politically motivated, plans to appeal. The charges carry mandatory minimum sentences of 10 years with a maximum of life in prison. His co-defendant, Gisela Castro Medina, pleaded guilty to two counts last year and testified against Lazzaro.