Going Against My Family’s Career Goals
My parents want me to go into science, medicine, technology, or math. But I have other ideas.
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Teens Try The Pill That Blocks HIV Infection
The FDA has approved a daily pill called Pre-Exposure Prophalaxis, or PrEP, which can reduce the risk of HIV infection by 86%. It’s the first and only treatment of its kind, but the Centers for Disease Control recommends caution when prescribing PrEP to adolescents. They’re waiting for final results from medical trials on young people being conducted in cities across the country.
Young Invincible On Affordable Care Act
While my friends are trying to decide between movies and a house party on Friday night, I’m weighing a completely different option in my head. Should I even risk going out?
Teen Genius Develops Cancer Test
Jack Andraka is not your ordinary teenager. Instead of hanging out with friends or watching TV, Andraka prefers working in…