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22 December 2010, 05:12:09

Marijuana Use Spikes Among U.S. Teens

Federal health officials say they’re alarmed by a sharp rise in marijuana use among American teens, blaming the increase on medical marijuana campaigns. The increase is particularly stark among eighth graders, suggesting that attitudes about the risks of marijuana may be becoming more relaxed in...
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11 December 2010, 04:12:37

Ear Infections in Teens Due to Secondhand Smoke

21 November 2010, 11:11:37

Early Marijuana Use, Later Brain Problems

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11 December 2010, 04:12:37

Ear Infections in Teens Due to Secondhand Smoke

Teenagers are more likely to be affected by recurrent ear infections when they live in homes where family members do not worry about smoking indoors. This was revealed in a large new study, a report of which was made by the Health Behavior News...
20 November 2010, 03:11:37

Autistic Children may Portray Problems in Handwriting Even During Their Teens

A new study has revealed that autistic kids may have problems with handwriting even during their teenage years. Researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute revealed that like children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), adolescents with ASD...
14 November 2010, 09:11:23

Teens With Low Self-Esteem Boost Image Online

When it comes to the Internet, teenage girls, particularly those with low self-esteem, don’t always present themselves honestly. Girl Scouts of the USA conducted a national survey in June 2010 of 1,026 girls ages 14 through 17. The survey found...
13 November 2010, 11:11:42

Too Much Texting Increases Health Risks in Teens

Teens who are excessive users of texting and social networking sites are much more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors like smoking and binge drinking than their peers who are not excessive users, a new study says. Researchers at Case Western...
12 November 2010, 05:11:42

Obese Teens at Risk for Severe Adult Obesity

Obese teens are at risk of becoming severely obese as adults, according to a new study. “What’s unique about this study is, we are following them over 13 years,” says researcher Penny Gordon-Larsen, PhD, associate professor of...
5 November 2010, 06:11:42

Bedtime Texting, Emailing Affect Teens’ Sleep

Texting and emailing long after bedtime are common among children and teens, according to a new study, and could help explain why some are sleep-deprived the next day. The 40 students studied sent, on average, 33.5 texts or emails per school night...
15 October 2010, 01:10:25

The Real Link Between Tired Teens and Drugs

Is your teen on drugs? For years, many parents, doctors, and researchers have thought one reason teens sleep poorly is because they’re dabbling in illegal substances. But a new study shows that just the opposite might be true: Many teens start...
6 October 2010, 08:10:25

Teens Utilize Contraceptives More frequently than Adults

A brand new survey about the sex habits of People in america implies that teens use condoms more frequently than grown ups. The research by Indiana College scientists may be the biggest survey on U.S. sex habits in additional than 2 decades. A...
5 October 2010, 08:10:25

Sunless Tanning Gains Popularity With Teens

Sunless tanning has long been promoted as a safe alternative to sunbathing and tanning bed use. Now two new studies suggest the message may be resonating with teens and young adults and even keeping some out of the sun. The findings also suggest...
30 September 2010, 03:09:25

Health-Conscious Teens Like Sports Drinks

Teens with healthy habits are more likely to drink sugar-sweetened sports and fruit drinks than sodas, suggesting that they perceive these beverage options to be consistent with a healthy lifestyle, a study shows. Researchers say the findings point...
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