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Children and teens who are bullied may be more likely to think about or attempt suicide, a new study from the Netherlands suggests.
- March 11, 2014 |
Nearly half of teens who visit a doctor complaining of headache pain walk away with a prescription for a narcotic painkiller, researchers found.
- March 10, 2014 |
While electronic cigarettes may be marketed as alternatives that will keep teenagers away from tobacco, a study suggests that may not be the case.
- March 07, 2014 |
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- March 07, 2014 |
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that 55% of Millennials have posted a “selfie” on a social media site.
- March 06, 2014 |
A New Jersey honor student suing her parents had her motions for financial support, including high school tuition payment, denied by a judge who said it would set a bad precedent by setting limits on parenting.
- March 05, 2014 |
Young smokers who have smoked more cigarettes have clear differences in their brains compared to lighter smokers, according to a new study.
- March 04, 2014 |
A new study finds teenagers with bedroom TVs had higher BMIs after four years.
- March 03, 2014 |
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- February 28, 2014 |
A new study finds that about 10 percent of high school students who would otherwise be at a low risk for smoking pot say they would use marijuana if it was legal.
- February 27, 2014 |
A new study finds that college students with high frequency cell phone use tended to have lower GPA, higher anxiety, and lower satisfaction with life (happiness) relative to their peers who used the cell phone less often.
- February 26, 2014 |
New research conducted by mobile game recommendation engine PlayPhone finds that 68% of mobile gamers are women.
- February 25, 2014 |
Preteens who changed schools frequently when they were children are at increased risk of developing psychotic symptoms, a new study suggests.
- February 24, 2014 |
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- February 21, 2014 |
The odd argument in front of your children may not seem like a big deal, but new research suggests it could have an effect in later life.
- February 20, 2014 |
In a new poll, Millennials say they value job mobility, flexible schedules, and the ability to travel and be with friends.
- February 20, 2014 |
A saliva test for teenage boys with mild symptoms of depression could help identify those who will later develop major depression, a new study says.
- February 19, 2014 |
Study of students in grades 5 through 10 found mental, physical fallout even if harassment stopped.
- February 18, 2014 |
Girls in states with age limits and other restrictions have lower indoor tanning rates.
- February 17, 2014 |
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- February 14, 2014 |
