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Popular Kids in U.S. and Mexico More Likely to Smoke, Studies Show
September 6, 2012 — New research finds that popular students in seven Southern California high schools are more likely to smoke cigarettes than their less popular counterparts. The study confirms trends observed in ... > full story -
Teens Tell Different Tales About Themselves Depending on Gender
September 5, 2012 — During adolescence, the stories young people tell about themselves reflects their development of a personal identity and sense of self, and those autobiographical narratives vary depending on the ... > full story -
Adolescents in Foster Care Require Guidelines for Safe Social Media Use, Expert Says
September 5, 2012 — About 73 percent of online American teens use social networking sites, such as Facebook, to share photos, interests and experiences with others. For youths in the foster care system, sharing ... > full story -
Prenatal Maternal Smoking Associated With Increased Risk of Adolescent Obesity
September 3, 2012 — Prenatal exposure to maternal cigarette smoking appears associated with an increased risk for adolescent obesity, and is possibly related to subtle structural variations in the brain that create a ... > full story -
Parents and Readers: Beware of Stereotypes in Young Adult Literature, Researcher Says
August 27, 2012 — A newly defined genre of literature, "teen sick-lit," features tear-jerking stories of ill adolescents developing romantic relationships. Although "teen sick-lit" tends to adhere to negative ... > full story -
Adolescent Pot Use Leaves Lasting Mental Deficits; Developing Brain Susceptible to Lasting Damage from Exposure to Marijuana
August 27, 2012 — The persistent, dependent use of marijuana before age 18 has been shown to cause lasting harm to a person's intelligence, attention and memory, according to an international research ... > full story -
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The Effects of Discrimination Could Last a Lifetime
August 27, 2012 — Increased levels of depression as a result of discrimination could contribute to low birth weight ... > full story -
Adolescent Smokers Have Artery Damage
August 25, 2012 — Early exposure to tobacco smoke is associated with various adverse health outcomes in children and adolescents, including low birth weight and impaired lung growth and function. Tobacco smoke is ... > full story -
Mom's Emotional Health During Child's Early Years Linked to Teen's Oral Health
August 22, 2012 — A mother's emotional health and education level during her child's earliest years influence oral health at age 14, according to a new ... > full story -
Close Contact With Young People at Risk of Suicide Has No Effect, Study Suggests
August 22, 2012 — Researchers, doctors and patients tend to agree that during the high-risk period after an attempted suicide, the treatment of choice is close contact, follow-up and personal interaction in order to ... > full story
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