By Maggie O’Neill – Health 09/04/2019 “… A teenage boy’s diet reportedly caused him to go blind, and his story is bringing light to an uncommon and potentially-dangerous eating disorder. …” Read the entire article: https://www.health.com/nutrition/boy-goes-blind-after-eating-french-fries-everyday The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
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Children should be able to explore interests regardless of gender norms
By Anna Richardson – The Lamron 09/05/2019 “… “Good Morning America” made fun of Prince George for enjoying ballet in an Aug. 22 episode, and it reflects the horrifying truths of a judgmental society. …” Read the entire article: https://www.thelamron.com/posts/2019/9/5/arts-opinion-children-should-be-able-to-explore-interests-regardless-of-gender-norms The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Social Media Affects Boys’ and Girls’ Mental Health Differently
By Jacquie Cadorette – Radio 08/14/2019 “… While researchers are unable to pinpoint the direct effects of social media on boys, they are able to point out that social media itself is not innately harmful. …” Read the entire article: https://www.radio.com/news/how-social-media-affects-boys-and-girls-mental-health The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
GCSE results: girls fare better than boys under more rigorous courses
By The Guardian 08/22/2019“… The introduction of more rigorous GCSE courses in England and elsewhere in the UK appears to have benefited girls more than boys, including in subjects such as physics and maths, where girls have narrowed the gap in grades. …”Read the entire article: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2019/aug/22/gcse-results-more-rigorous-courses-appear-to-benefit-girls The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
BreakOut School gives boys a real-world, hands-on education
By Fox 13 08/23/2019 “… Many boys with ADHD don’t do well in traditional classrooms, Dr. Richardson found, so this school gives the boys a real-world, hands-on education and teaches them to be entrepreneurs. …” Read the entire article: https://fox13now.com/2019/08/23/breakout-school-gives-boys-a-real-world-hands-on-education/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
UVa researching differences in autism diagnosis in boys, girls
By Ruth Serven Smith – Richmond Times-Dispatch 08/26/2019 “… A University of Virginia research team is tackling one of the most consistent and puzzling findings about autism spectrum disorder: Why are four times more boys diagnosed as having autism than girls? …” Read the entire article: https://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/uva-researching-differences-in-autism-diagnosis-in-boys-girls/article_15cdc42a-dca5-53c5-ab88-4260ab090a14.html The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Why boys need to be vaccinated for HPV
By Mary Horgan – Irish Times 08/25/2019 “… If only females get the vaccine, then males can still pick up the HPV infection and could infect other people, while being themselves at risk of the associated cancers. …” Read the entire article: https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/why-boys-need-to-be-vaccinated-for-hpv-1.3996801 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Viewing porn does not cause sexual aggressiveness in teenage boys, Irish study finds
By Noel Baker – Irish Examiner 08/22/2019 “… A new Irish-led study of teenage boys has found that while viewing porn does not cause sexual aggressiveness, those who said they are sexually aggressive are more likely to have watched a lot of pornographic material. …” Read the entire article: https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/viewing-porn-does-not-cause-sexual-aggressiveness-in-teenage-boys-irish-study-finds-945618.html#.XWA3JSsTwzU.twitter The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
ADHD Meds May Alter Boys’ Brains
By Maureen Salamon – U.S. News 08/13/2019 “… One of the most popular and effective medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to alter the brains of boys with the disorder, a new study shows. …” Read the entire article: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2019-08-13/adhd-meds-may-alter-boys-brains The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Men and boys drown more than women: Why and how to help
By Meghan Holohan – Today 08/07/2019 “… These heartbreaking stories highlight the importance of water safety, but also point to another trend: Men drown more often than women. …” Read the entire article: https://www.today.com/health/men-boys-drown-more-women-why-how-avoid-risk-t160333 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org