Angeli Fetizanan

Prevalence of Smoking

The use of cigarettes among teenagers continues to persist, and this trend has direct effects on public health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that thousands of teens begin smoking each year, with many becoming regular users before adulthood. This early exposure means that adolescents regularly inhale substances that …

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Fast Food Culture

The “McDonaldization” of American foods is steadily increasing every year, and this shift has direct effects on public health. Eric Schlosser, a consumer economist, reports that the average American consumes “three hamburgers and four orders of french fries” per week. This level of intake means many people regularly consume foods …

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Dreamcore — An Internet Aesthetic Born from Nostalgia

What is dreamcore? Dreamcore is an internet-based surrealist aesthetic. Through media such as images, videos, and music, it simulates and recreates the feeling of dreams—experiences that are both strange and familiar, both warm and melancholic. Dreamcore works often have unclear image quality with visible grain. The scenes are usually set …

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Handwashing

Each day, people come into contact with surfaces, objects, and other individuals that carry germs. Germs are not visible to the naked eye, yet they spread quickly through touch and the environment. One of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce the spread of illness is proper handwashing. This …

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Hydration and Health

Every day, the human body loses water through breathing, sweating, and digesting food. At the same time, people need water to function correctly. Many people are not drinking enough water, which affects their health. One of the easiest ways to help your body is to drink plenty of water. So …

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Impact of Academic Pressure on High School Students’ Health 

Psychology researchers Zeng and Li (2023) describe mental health as "a broad term that encompasses an individual's emotional, psychological, and emotional well-being." In recent years, the topic of mental health, especially among young people, has become more pertinent to society. More than ever, pressure on students is rising. According to …

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Genetically Modified Organisms in Modern Agriculture

By: Angeli Fetizanan - 10th grade Each year, many farmers face drought, pests, plant disease, and poor soil. There are more people in the world now who want good food that they can trust. One way science helps with these problems is by using genetically modified organisms, often called GMOs. …

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Love you, dear “myself!”

By: Sherry – 8th grade In China’s social media, a simple sentence is influencing China’s teenagers: “Love you, dear ‘myself’, see you tomorrow!” It’s like a kind word to ourselves. This meme is from a simple video on TikTok. A blogger complained in her video that she didn’t want to …

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