With Tourette Syndrome, One Size Does Not Fit All
By Camden Alexander, Tourette Association of America Youth Ambassador I have been playing the electric guitar since I was nine.…
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Losing My Close Friend To Suicide, And No One’s Talking About It
My first encounter with youth depression came during my sophomore year in high school. I was only a witness and yet its impact was powerful enough to rip my life apart.
#5DollarChallenge: We Mapped Out The Best Meals You Can Buy For Five Bucks Or Less
Young people want meals that are quick — and also fresh and healthy and interesting. But can they get all…
Consumers Crave Fast Food With Conscience: But What’s The Business Model?
Today, young adults say they want a new kind of fast food: fresh, healthy and, if possible, connected to community. But actually delivering on what makes consumers happy — it’s something the whole on-demand food industry is still figuring out.
How Badly I Want My Dad To Quit Smoking
According to the American Lung Association, more than 200 thousand new cases of lung cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2016.
From Taco Emojis to Pancakes On Fleek: Fast Food Brands Target Teens On Social Media
Here are two obvious statements: One, Teenagers love fast food. Two, they hate listening to adults. And that’s a real problem if you’re a modern fast food company these days.
How Can We Protect Youth From Homelessness?
Given the rising cost of housing throughout the country, what protections should young people receive to protect them from homelessness?
Fast Food Scramble
In our new series, Fast Food Scramble, Youth Radio reporters partnered with NPR’s Sonari Glinton to capture stories about today’s fast food market.
The Perks Of Being Short
Positive body image is a big trend in fashion and media right now. But short guys seem to be left out.