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About 1 in 3 Adolescents Report Back Pain
By R. Siva Kumar | Jan 07, 2016 11:10 AM ESTThe main reasons for adolescent back pain is not clear, although different types have been diagnosed for various teenagers.
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No Link Between Adolescence Exercise and Depression
By Christine Hsu | Oct 13, 2014 08:20 PM EDTNew research on adolescents reveals no link between physical activity and depressive symptoms.
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Sexting Leads To Increased Sexual Behavior Among Teens: Study
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 06, 2014 10:24 AM EDTSexting may be the new "normal" part of adolescent sexual development and is not strictly limited to at-risk teens, suggests a new study.
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Female Body Image Wrecked By Older Girls
By Christine Hsu | Sep 18, 2014 03:37 PM EDTOlder girls can seriously influence the body image of their younger counterparts, according to a new study.
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Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms Common in Youth Treated for Substance Abuse
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 02, 2014 12:32 PM EDTResearchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) found that many adolescents who were being treated for outpatient substance use disorder had signs of cannabis withdrawal.
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Community Service Programs can be Beneficial for Adolescents
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 24, 2014 01:28 PM EDTA new study found that community service programs are beneficial for the youth.
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Majority of Adolescents Watch too much TV
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 09, 2014 10:23 AM EDTA new study found that only around one in four children watched the recommended amount of TV per day.
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ADHD Meds Linked to Cardiovascular Risks
By Christine Hsu | Jun 26, 2014 10:36 PM EDTTreating ADHD with psychostimulants may significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular conditions, according to a new study on children and adolescents.
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Skin Cancer Risk HIgher for Teens Who Tan
By Christine Hsu | Jun 24, 2014 01:03 AM EDTTeens who tan in salons are more likely to develop skin cancer, according to a new study.
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Bouts of Exercise Boosts Attention, Reading in Low-Income Kids
By Christine Hsu | Jun 12, 2014 07:29 PM EDTExercising for 12 minutes can boost attention and reading comprehension in teens from low-income families, according to a new study on adolescents.
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Researchers Devise A Method That Helps Spot Delinquency Risks
By Kamal Nayan | May 07, 2014 09:02 AM EDTDrug abuse, acts of rampage - there's lot going on with kids these days and while there are many places to lay blame, a new study shows that these risks vary in intensity from kid to kid and can be identified.
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Sports And Energy Drink Consumption Associated With Other Negative Behaviors
By Kamal Nayan | May 06, 2014 09:40 AM EDTWeekly consumption of sports drinks and energy drinks among adolescents is associated with higher consumption of other sugar-sweetened beverages, cigarette smoking and screen media use, according to new study.
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Compassion May Protect Against Depression
By Christine Hsu | Apr 24, 2014 01:59 PM EDTCompassion may help guard adolescents from depression, according to a new study.
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2.5 Million Basketball Injuries To High School Athletes in 6 Seasons, Study Finds
By Kamal Nayan | Apr 23, 2014 09:04 AM EDTBasketball is apparently one of the most popular high school sport in United States with 1 million participants annually. However, not everything about it makes it a preferable sports.
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Girly Girls, Manly Men Have Higher Cancer Risk
By Christine Hsu | Apr 16, 2014 06:52 PM EDTManly boys and girly girls are more likely to engage in behaviors that increase their risk of cancer, according to a new study.
