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  Competitive Soccer Linked to Increased Injuries and Menstrual Dysfunction in Girls

  February 7, 2012 — In the US, there are nearly three million youth soccer players, and half of them are female. New research has found that despite reporting appropriate body perception and attitudes toward eating, ... > full story
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  Young Love Really Can Hurt: Parents Can Use Valentine's Month to Teach Safe Dating for Teens

  February 7, 2012 — There’s a dark side to puppy love. Teen dating: it’s a subject that causes many parents to shudder and shy away, but parents can use Valentine’s Day to start important conversations ... > full story
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  Positive Parenting During Early Childhood May Prevent Obesity

  February 6, 2012 — Programs that support parents during their child’s early years hold promise for obesity prevention, according to a new ... > full story
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  Teens Have Fewer Behavioral Issues When Parents Stay Involved

  January 27, 2012 — When parents of middle school students participate in school-based, family interventions, it can reduce problem behavior, according to new ... > full story
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  Touch Screen Democracy for the Twitter Generation

  January 26, 2012 — Researchers in the UK have been using touch screen technology to help give teenagers more of a say in community ... > full story
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  School Obesity Programs May Promote Worrisome Eating Behaviors and Physical Activity in Kids

  January 24, 2012 — A new report examines the possible association between school-based childhood obesity prevention programs and an increase in eating disorders among young children and adolescents. In a new poll, 30% ... > full story
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  Teen Passengers: 'The Other Distraction' for Teen Drivers

  January 24, 2012 — New studies describe which teens are likely to drive with multiple friends, and how these passengers may affect teen drivers right before a ... > full story
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  Brain Study: Adolescents' Brains Respond Differently Than Adults' When Anticipating Rewards

  January 17, 2012 — Teenagers are more susceptible to developing disorders like addiction and depression, according to a new ... > full story
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  Headphones Linked to Pedestrian Deaths, Injuries

  January 16, 2012 — Serious injuries to pedestrians listening to headphones have more than tripled in six years, according to new research. In many cases, the cars or trains are sounding horns that the pedestrians ... > full story
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  Diet Counts: Iron Intake in Teen Years Can Impact Brain in Later Life

  January 12, 2012 — Researchers have found that a lack of iron in the diet during the teenage years can have a negative impact on the brain years later, making the brain more susceptible to such disorders as ... > full story

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