Is your teenager skipping breakfast? Why is that happening and what can you do? As per the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which surveyed adolescent health and well-being found that 1 in 4 students in high school ate breakfast, which means 3 in 4 high school students are not eating their breakfast. This data is as per the 2023 survey.

What Did The Study Intend?

The report describes a 10-year long trend and also recent changes among the two years. The study delved deeper into adolescents' dietary, physical activity and sleep behaviors. The study is also based on a national youth risk behavior survey of a representative sample of students from grade nine to 12.

What Did The Study Find?

The study found that while high school students drank slightly less soda and sports drinks and consumed more water, other healthy eating habits declined. In 2023, only 27% of students ate breakfast every day in the past week. The numbers were even lower for female students, with just 22% eating breakfast daily, compared to 32% of male students. Boys were also more likely to eat fruits and vegetables daily and drink water at least three times a day. Poor mental health and lack of physical activity have also been linked to skipping breakfast.

The other findings included a survey across 10-year period, where a decrease in the percentage of students eating fruits from 65% to 55%, eating vegetables, from 61% to 58%, and having breakfast daily from 38% to 27% was noted.

However, there was a positive trend among this, which was in children drinking plain water at least three times a day, which increased from 49% to 54% from when the survey began in 2015.. There were fewer students who also said that they drank soda in 2023 than in 2013. On an average, in 2013, around 22% students avoided soda, whereas in 2023, 31% students avoided it.

The report also emphasized that a healthy diet, along with daily physical activity and sufficient sleep further contributes to a healthy lifestyle. “The 10-year trends from 2013 to 2023 also show a decline in healthy dietary, physical activity, and sleep behaviors,” the survey reported.

Why Do High School Students Skip Breakfast?

While there is no one straightforward answer to it, psychologists and those who study children, believe that for many high school going kids, it is the easiest time to skip a meal. This is because they are caught between rushing to school, or not just that hungry in the morning. So for them, to sit down to have a breakfast may seem hassle and something they would have to take time out from their busy schedule. They at this age also prioritize their extra-curricular activities.

There has also been a shift in their circadian rhythm, and most teens cannot fall asleep before 11 pm, or even at midnight. Which means they wake up tired and struggle to do things right in the morning, which is why they choose to skip breakfast or give extra minutes to any other activities.

There is of course another, more popular reason, to lose weight. While experts and studies, like the one published in the Journal of Nutrition that found skipping breakfast leads to higher levels of hunger hormones, the students still feel the need to do this. However, it could lead to a slow metabolism, prompt the body to conserve energy and burn fewer calories, weight gain and deprive yo off the essential nutrients like calcium, iron, and vitamin D.

Without a morning breakfast, your blood sugar might drop too, which can increase irritability and stress, along with including the risk of depression in teenage.

The White House has informed that US President Donald Trump is getting another medical and dental checkup at the end of May.

This will be his fourth publicized visit to medical experts in his second term as US President. The White House described it as "an annual physical and regular preventive care", AP reported.

Trump, who turns 80 next month, will see his doctors at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 26, the White House said in a brief statement.

The president’s health has been the subject of tremendous scrutiny — ranging from his mental state to visible bruising around his hands.

While past presidents have opted for the White House's on-site clinic, Trump went for a local dentist instead, a choice he made previously in January.

Trump — who has been frequently critical of former President Joe Biden for age-related health and fitness issues — has recently remarked how good he feels despite his years.

Earlier Monday, Trump said he feels the same as he did 50 years ago. “I feel literally the same,” he said at an Oval Office event. “I don’t know why. It’s not because I eat the best foods”, AP reported.

Last week, he joked about his exercise regimen, saying that he works out “like about one minute a day, max.”

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Trump's Health Checkups

The first visit was reported last April, when Trump had a checkup after noticing what the White House described as “mild swelling” in his lower legs. Tests by the White House medical unit found that Trump had chronic venous insufficiency, a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins.

During the medical exam in October, which the White House called a “semiannual physical,” he also got his yearly flu shot and a COVID-19 booster vaccine. He later told The Wall Street Journal that he underwent advanced imaging on his heart and abdomen in October as preventive screening.

The upcoming evaluation follows two other recent visits to a local dentist near his estate in Florida, where Trump often spends his weekends.

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Experts Claim Trump's Mental Health Is Deteriorating

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A group of medical experts has sounded the alarm over what they’ve described as Trump’s deteriorating mental health, The Daily Beast Reported.

The three dozen medical professionals include neurologists, psychiatrists, and other physicians with extensive experience diagnosing cognitive disorders and evaluating patients.

The experts have not specifically examined Trump face-to-face. But, based on his statements and behaviors over the past year, they stated that he’s “mentally unfit” and must be removed from office “with the greatest urgency” amid the escalating tension around the world, the report said.

“It is our professional opinion that they (Trump's statements) reflect a rapidly worsening, reality-untethered, increasingly dangerous decline,” the experts said in a statement.

They also listed some of Trump’s observable serious medical issues, such as “Marked deterioration in cognitive functioning, evidenced by disorganized and tangential speech, rambling digressions, factual confusions, unexplained sudden changes of course in strategic matters, both national and international, episodes of apparent somnolence during critical public proceedings.”

In yet another video sparking concerns about US President Donald Trump’s health, he appeared to doze off during an Oval Office event on maternal healthcare.

This is not the first time Trump’s sleeping habits have sparked public discussion. His unusual late-night social media activity has frequently drawn attention online.

But the latest video shows the 79-year-old President, the oldest person elected US president, apparently falling asleep as the attendees stood behind the POTUS' chair spoke.

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The video immediately went viral on social media and sparked concerns around Trump's health, despite White House's assurances that he is “excellent” and fit to perform Presidential duties.

Some users on X called Trump "Sleepy Don", others said he is not physically fit to be the President.

“Today is Monday. That means Trump falls asleep at yet another high-profile event with cameras rolling," California Rep. Ted Lieu wrote. "Imagine what happens when there are no cameras. Trump is not mentally or physically fit to be President of the United States."

"Trump fell asleep with his face drooping in the Oval Office during a meeting today. This is a real video that should concern every American. He’s not fit to serve," wrote another user.

However, the White House responded angrily, stating that he was “blinking” and not asleep.

“He was blinking, you absolute moron,” the Rapid Response 47 account said.

White House Splits Shifts To Keep Up With Trump

Earlier, Susie Wiles, chief of staff to Trump, revealed how senior White House aides manage the President’s unusual sleep schedule and late-night work habits behind the scenes.

Trump’s habit of posting on Truth Social late at night and remaining active during overnight hours has long fueled curiosity about how much sleep he actually gets.

Speaking during the Independent Women’s Gala, Wiles discussed the challenges of operating in what she described as a White House that runs on “Trump time,” according to The Mirror US.

“I am not one of those people that doesn’t need sleep, I actually do very much,” Wiles, 68, said while explaining how staff members adapt to the president’s around-the-clock routine.

According to Wiles, the administration has developed an informal system to ensure staff can manage the demanding workload while still getting rest.

“I go to sleep early, and Dan Scavino, who I’m sure many of you know, is a night owl; we divide it,” she explained. “I get the early calls, and Dan gets the late calls.”

Previously, Trump himself has joked about his sleeping habits. After appearing to briefly close his eyes during a televised cabinet meeting earlier this year, he brushed off the speculation by saying the session had simply become “a little bit on the boring side.”

“I didn’t sleep, by the way,” Trump added. “I don’t sleep much.”

Experts Claim Trump's Mental Health Is Deteriorating

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A group of medical experts has sounded the alarm over what they’ve described as Trump’s deteriorating mental health, The Daily Beast Reported.

The three dozen medical professionals include neurologists, psychiatrists, and other physicians with extensive experience diagnosing cognitive disorders and evaluating patients.

The experts have not specifically examined Trump face-to-face. But, based on his statements and behaviors over the past year, they stated that he’s “mentally unfit” and must be removed from office “with the greatest urgency” amid the escalating tension around the world, the report said.

“It is our professional opinion that they (Trump's statements) reflect a rapidly worsening, reality-untethered, increasingly dangerous decline,” the experts said in a statement.

They also listed some of Trump’s observable serious medical issues, such as “Marked deterioration in cognitive functioning, evidenced by disorganized and tangential speech, rambling digressions, factual confusions, unexplained sudden changes of course in strategic matters, both national and international, episodes of apparent somnolence during critical public proceedings.”

While concern continues over the deadly hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, reports of more than 100 people falling ill on a Caribbean cruise with vomiting and diarrhea have also sparked alarm.

A cruise ship sailing from Florida with over 3,000 passengers reported a major outbreak around May 7. More than 100 passengers and crew were affected. Health officials confirmed the cause as norovirus.

According to Cruise operator Princess Cruises, enhanced cleaning protocols were introduced immediately after the outbreak was detected. Sick passengers and crew were isolated, and hygiene measures across dining and public areas were intensified.

What Is Norovirus?

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, leading to inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

Speaking to HealthandMe, epidemiologist Dr. Amitav Banerjee, professor at DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, described norovirus as “notorious because it spreads very fast.”

“It can spread through fomites like handles and knobs, and even a very low infectious dose—around 18 viral particles—can cause infection. So it spreads very fast,” he said.

He added that while many common disinfectants are ineffective against it, norovirus can be inactivated using bleach and chlorine-based cleaning agents.

Is The Norovirus Outbreak Of Concern?

Although outbreaks can look alarming, Dr. Banerjee emphasized that norovirus infections are generally self-limiting.

“In the ship, it can be managed with oral rehydration, and in severe cases, IV fluids can help prevent complications and mortality,” he said.

A recent report from the US also showed that norovirus can spread very rapidly from person to person on a cruise ship.

Dr. Banerjee also clarified that, unlike diseases with pandemic potential, norovirus outbreaks—while explosive in nature—do not typically pose a long-term global threat.

“So, this particular outbreak is not a cause for worry. It does not have pandemic potential, though it can spread very fast,” he added.

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Who Is Most at Risk? What Are The Key Symptoms

Dr. Banerjee noted that extreme age groups, especially very young infants and the elderly, are at higher risk due to dehydration from diarrheal illness. However, deaths remain rare when proper care is provided.

Norovirus illnesses usually last between two and three days. Symptoms usually begin suddenly within 12 to 48 hours of exposure and may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Watery diarrhea
• Stomach cramps
• Low-grade fever
• Headache and body aches
• Fatigue

What You Can Do To Stop Its Spread

Because of how fast viruses spread, experts highly recommend preventive actions such as:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water, especially after using the toilet or before preparing food.
• Avoid visiting hospitals or care homes if experiencing symptoms.
• Stay home for at least 48 hours after symptoms subside to prevent spreading the virus.