But as they begin making more and more life decisions, they may find they don't know nearly as much as they thought. The New Food Label , Acne , and Steroid Substitutes , tackle health issues of special concern to teenagers.
Smoking is one of the biggest health problems facing our country today.
Peer pressure makes teenagers especially susceptible to the lure of cigarettes, with about 3,000 taking up smoking every day. But if a child makes it to early adulthood without becoming a smoker, chances are he or she will never start. That's why it's so important for kids to realize that although they may feel immortal, the choices they make today can have serious consequences for their future well-being. Looking good is something every teenager worries about. But in trying to make themselves more attractive, they may unknowingly sacrifice their health.