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Caregivers are not Educated enough about Asthma Management
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 07, 2014 10:29 AM ESTCaregivers and teens have different knowledge regarding asthma management, a new study reported.
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Parents and Teens Less Embarrassed by Sex Talk
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 14, 2014 02:52 PM EDTAccording to a new study, parents and teenagers are less embarrassed about having the sex talk.
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Study Finds No Link between Exercise and Depressive Symptoms in Kids
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 13, 2014 04:02 PM EDTAccording to a new study, physical activity did not reduce adolescents' future risk of developing 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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Jews Significantly Less Likely to Commit Suicide
By Christine Hsu | Oct 02, 2014 10:42 PM EDTJews are less likely to commit suicide, according to a new study.
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More Bad Behaviors Linked to Female Brain Injuries
By Christine Hsu | Sep 30, 2014 07:19 PM EDTTraumatic brain injuries create more problems for girls, according to a new study.
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Doctors Recommend IUDs for Sexually Active Teens
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 29, 2014 11:23 AM EDTDoctors from the AAP are recommending intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants for sexually active teenage girls.
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One-Time Intervention can Lower Teens’ Depression Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 22, 2014 11:07 AM EDTAccording to a new study, a one-time intervention program that educates teens about the malleability of personality can prevent the number of depressive symptoms from rising.
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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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Heavy Teens more likely to Become Smokers
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 29, 2014 10:25 AM EDTA new study found that overweight and obese teens and young adults were more likely to be smokers.
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Normal-Weight Teens can Suffer from Eating Disorders
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 27, 2014 02:32 PM EDTAccording to a new study, normal weight teens can also suffer from eating disorders.
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Sunscreen Use Dip in Teenagers, Report Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 22, 2014 11:47 AM EDTAccording to a new report, the percentage of teens wearing sunscreen has fallen from 2001 to 2011.
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Insomnia tied to Depression and Anxiety in Teens
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 30, 2014 04:09 PM EDTA new study found that teens with insomnia were more likely to be suffering from depression and anxiety.
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Private Discussions Increase Teens’ Willingness to Talk with their Doctors
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 30, 2014 01:56 PM EDTTeens were more likely to talk about certain health topics when they were offered the chance to speak with their doctors in private, a new study reported.
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Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Decay Teen Brains
By Christine Hsu | Jul 29, 2014 05:00 PM EDTDrinking sugary drinks rots the teenage brain, according to a new study. Researchers fond that daily consumption of beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup or sucrose can seriously damage learning and memory capacity. The latest findings reveal that damage is particularly pronounced during adolescent years.
