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 “Can cell phones cause brain tumors?”
With more than 90 million Americans using cell phones, many people have begun to wonder if they are safe to use. But recent studies have shown no connection between cell phone use and brain tumors. Further studies are needed to completely rule out potential risks from long-term use. However, based on the evidence so far, researchers feel it is unlikely that cell phones cause any adverse health effects. Only one study has shown a connection
between increased health risks and cell phone use. The study showed that people who talk on a phone while driving are more likely to get into an accident. Stay safe and limit phone use when driving.
 “How much sleep does my teen need?”
How much sleep teenagers need varies with age.
Preteens and teenagers ages 10 to 14 need nine
to 10 hours of sleep every night. Older teenagers need
about eight to eight-and-a-half hours of sleep every
night. At this age, increased pressures from
school and social life can make it hard to get
enough sleep. Lack of sleep can interfere with
school and other activities. In fact, up to 15 per-
cent of teens say they have fallen asleep in class.
Encourage your teenager to go to sleep and get up
at the same time every day.
“How can I cure hiccups?”
Hiccups are the result of spasms of the diaphragm that cause you to breathe in suddenly. At the same time, your glottis (the opening between your vocal chords) closes, causing the “hiccup” sound. Hiccups can be caused by eating or drinking too quickly or too much, and they usually stop on their own. When they don’t, here are some home remedies that may
actually work:
- Breathe in, hold your
breath, and exhale; repeat.
- Drink water while holding your nose.
- Breathe into a
paper bag.
- Quickly bring your
knees to your chest.
In some rare cases, hiccups don’t stop. If this happens, contact your doctor.
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