Young Adults
Coverage of Young Adults in the Nexus archive.
- Ask a Banker | Common scams targeting young adults
The article discusses common scams targeting young adults transitioning to college or the workforce after graduating from high school. It highlights the vulnerability of this demographic to fraudulent activities.
- Baton Rouge nonprofit launches new grant initiative to invest in youth after mall shooting
The Capital Area United Way (CAUW) launched a new grant initiative to invest in youth and young adults during the summer, following a mall shooting in Baton Rouge. The initiative aims to support youth development through targeted funding.
- Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Obesity cases are rising fastest among young adults, with experts attributing the trend to the cost of living, the pandemic, and an increase in unhealthy food consumption.
- Michigan sees sharp increase in Nitrous Oxide-related emergencies
Michigan is experiencing a sharp rise in emergencies linked to nitrous oxide use. The substance, often referred to as 'whippets,' is being abused by teens and young adults, resulting in increased hospitalizations.
- Florida Appeals Court Strikes Down Ban on Concealed Carry for Young Adults
A Florida appeals court has overturned a ban on concealed carry for young adults. The decision impacts a gun shop in Port Charlotte, Florida.
- Gen Z needs to build credit to start adulting — but half say they can’t get it. Here’s how to start.
Gen Z faces challenges in building credit, with half unable to obtain it. The article outlines five actionable steps for motivated young adults to build credit and confidence.
- Loneliness group helps young adults find friends
A national group was established to help young adults find friends and address loneliness, following a man's suicide. The organization aims to tackle loneliness through community support.
- ‘It’s never enough’: young Americans struggle to build financial independence as cost of living spikes
Young Americans are struggling to achieve financial independence due to a difficult job market, rising costs of living, and economic instability. Over 80% of surveyed 18- to 34-year-olds rate the economy as 'bad' or 'terrible,' according to a Generation Lab study. Cuts to social safety net programs and increasing prices for essentials like gas and groceries further complicate their transition to adulthood.
- Upbeat messages on pensions beat scare tactics, say young adults
Young adults find upbeat messages about pensions more effective than scare tactics. The study highlights a preference for positive communication strategies in pension discussions.
- Socially smoking in your twenties could leave you at risk of lung cancer decades later, research reveals
Research reveals that social smoking during one's twenties can significantly increase the risk of developing lung cancer decades later in life. The study highlights that even occasional smoking in young adulthood poses long-term health risks. This finding underscores the importance of avoiding smoking habits early on, regardless of frequency.
- Young Adults Involved in AI Romance Hide Full Use From Partners 69% of the Time
A study reveals that 69% of young adults in relationships hide their use of AI romance companions from their partners. Research indicates that regular use of AI companions among partnered young adults is associated with decreased relationship stability and communication quality.
- Rectal cancer on the rise in millennials and young adults
Rectal cancer is increasing among millennials and young adults, according to recent data. This trend highlights a growing health concern in younger populations.
- At 31, I brushed off a common symptom that affects millions. But it was the only warning sign of colon cancer soaring among young adults like me
A 31-year-old individual ignored a common symptom affecting millions, which later revealed itself as a warning sign for the rising prevalence of colon cancer among young adults. The article highlights the increasing trend of colon cancer in younger populations.
- The Financially Motivated Sextortion Threat
The FBI has issued a new warning about financially motivated sextortion, an evolving online threat targeting minors and young adults. This criminal activity involves extortion schemes where perpetrators threaten to release intimate content unless victims pay money.