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Jamaican Teen Immigrants in U.S. Do Better When They Retain Strong Ties to Original Culture, Study Finds
October 31, 2012 — Many young Jamaican immigrants are succeeding in the United States precisely because they remain strongly tied to Jamaican culture, according to researcher Gail M. Ferguson. "Although many of these ... > full story -
Pre-Teen Literacy a Strong Predictor of Pregnancy in U.S. Teens
October 31, 2012 — New research builds on previous knowledge about the link between teen pregnancy and social inequities internationally and suggests that, independent of other factors, low literacy in pre-teen girls ... > full story -
Obesity
Children's Health
Child Psychology
Diet and Weight Loss
Dieting and Weight Control
Child Development
Children With Obesity Must Be Treated in Time
October 30, 2012 — Behavioral treatment for inducing weight-loss can be very effective for severely obese children. However, the treatment to change dietary and exercise habits must be given in time, as it showed to ... > full story -
Boys Are More Likely Than Girls to Abuse Over-the-Counter Drugs
October 29, 2012 — As crackdowns get tougher on alcohol, tobacco sales, and illicit drugs, there’s a growing trend among youth to turn to another source to get high: their parent’s medicine cabinet. New ... > full story -
Common Bond Between School Bullies and Their Targets: Alcohol Abuse
October 29, 2012 — A new study finds that both school bullies and their victims are likely to abuse alcohol after a bullying ... > full story -
Transportation Science
Transportation Issues
Automotive and Transportation
Teen Health
Accident and Trauma
Children's Health
New Jersey's Decal for Young Drivers Reduced Crashes, Study Suggests
October 23, 2012 — A new study shows that NJ's law requiring novice drivers to display a red decal on their license plates has prevented more than 1,600 crashes and helped police officers enforce regulations unique to ... > full story -
Industry Now Using Smartphone Apps, Which Kids Can Easily Download, to Promote Tobacco, Researchers Warn
October 22, 2012 — The tobacco industry is now using smarphone apps -- a medium that has global reach, including to children -- to promote its products, warn ... > full story -
Increased Risk of Suicidal Thoughts Among Adolescents Appears Related to Recent Victimization
October 22, 2012 — An increased risk of suicidal ideation -- thoughts of harming or killing oneself -- in adolescents appears to be associated with recent victimization, such as by peers, sexual assault, and ... > full story -
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Computers and Internet
Friendship 2.0: Teens' Technology Use Promotes Sense of Belonging, Identity
October 22, 2012 — A new study shows that digital media helps teens reach developmental milestones, such as fostering a sense of belonging and sharing personal problems. But the study also raised questions about ... > full story -
Troubled Teens Could Benefit from Online Access to Health Records, Say Researchers
October 22, 2012 — Online health records could be surprisingly useful for at-risk teenagers who cycle through the juvenile justice system. A new study found that these young people have high rates of Internet use and ... > full story
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