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Teen girls in Scotland are experiencing a rise in mental health problems – what’s going on gals?

A study done in St Andrews which surveyed the health and wellbeing of 11,000 young people aged 11, 13 and 15 has determined that underage smoking, drinking and sex has

Cool courses: Palaeontology

To kick-start a new series looking at some of the more unusual academic options on offer at British universities, we find out more about the world of palaeontology. If you’re

Free things to do in your city: Edinburgh

This week I’m taking a look at our bonny capital, home to a whole host of great activities that won’t cost you a penny! National Museum of Scotland The National

Behind the scenes at Tenement TV

Kirsty McKenzie finds out more about the Glasgow-based YouTube channel and music site that’s making waves in the industry from founder Chae Houston. While it is never much of a

Ways to use your extra hour when the clocks go back

This Sunday the clocks will go back an hour, meaning that we’ll have a 25 hour day! If you always forget whether they go back or forward, think ‘spring forward,

We are a nation of show-offs

We are the guinea pig generation. There has never been a group of young people growing up surrounded with so much technology invented with the purpose of enhancing our social

Street Drugs: Ecstasy

Recreational drug consumption is rising in young people and becoming a regular habit for many. The number of 16 to 24-year-olds using ecstasy in the past year has risen a

Interview: Billie Marten

Yorkshire singer-songwriter Billie Marten has had a whirlwind couple of years after an overwhelmingly positive response to YouTube videos for her grandparents landed her in the musical spotlight. Her soft

Adventure time

It’s getting chilly but the forecast is clear this weekend, so why not get out and about in the fresh air and enjoy the best outdoor activities Scotland has to

Stuff you should know about alcohol

These days, alcohol is almost an unavoidable part of young people’s lives. Whether you like it or not, social occasions tend to revolve around the consumption of large quantities of

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