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Teens' Self-Consciousness Linked With Specific Brain, Physiological Responses
July 2, 2013 Teenagers are famously self-conscious, acutely aware and concerned about what their peers think of them. A new study reveals that this self-consciousness is linked with specific physiological and ... > full story -
The Brightest Students Smoke Less, Spanish Study Finds
July 1, 2013 Good students smoke less, according to a new Spanish study. The research highlights the fact that high school students whose parents do not approve of their smoking also smoke fewer ... > full story -
Teenage Physical Fitness Reduces the Risk of Suicidal Behavior Later in Life
June 26, 2013 Being in good physical shape at 18 years of age can be linked with a reduced risk of attempted suicide later in life. So says a study of over one million Swedish ... > full story -
One in Five Students in Grades 7-12 Say They Have Had a Traumatic Brain Injury in Their Lifetime
June 25, 2013 One in five adolescents surveyed in Ontario said they have suffered a traumatic brain injury that left them unconscious for five minutes or required them to be hospitalized overnight, a statistic ... > full story -
Conversations With Teens About Weight Linked With Increased Risk of Unhealthy Eating Behaviors
June 24, 2013 Conversations between parents and adolescents that focus on weight and size are associated with an increased risk for unhealthy adolescent weight-control behaviors, according to a new ... > full story -
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Sleep Deprivation in Teens Linked to Poor Dietary Choices
June 20, 2013 Well-rested teenagers tend to make more healthful food choices than their sleep-deprived peers, according to a new study. The finding may be key to understanding the link between sleep and ... > full story -
Why Are Some College Students More Likely to 'Hook Up'?
June 19, 2013 A new study suggests there are certain factors and behaviors associated with sexual hookups, particularly among first-year college ... > full story -
Estrogen Replacement Therapy Helps Reduce Anxiety in Anorexia Nervosa
June 17, 2013 Estrogen replacement therapy is associated with a significant decrease in anxiety symptoms among girls with anorexia nervosa, a new clinical trial ... > full story -
Medical Marijuana Not the Answer for Teens With Chronic Pain, Doctors Say
June 17, 2013 Adolescents can have chronic pain, just like adults. As patients, their parents and physicians search for solutions, there is one increasingly available option they should avoid, researchers say: ... > full story -
Tobacco Laws for Youth May Reduce Adult Smoking
June 13, 2013 States that want to reduce rates of adult smoking may consider implementing stringent tobacco restrictions on teens. Scientists discovered that states with more restrictive limits on teens purchasing ... > full story
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