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New Study Links Social Media To Isolation In Young Adults [VIDEO]
By Anne Collins | Mar 08, 2017 09:27 PM ESTSocial media still has its benefits, like keeping in touch with friends and family that are separated by large distances. A central reason that we keep coming back to social media is that we keep thinking it will give us a boost and make us feel better. But in reality, it makes us feel worse.
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Research Says "Vaping Increases The Likeliness Of Developing Cigarette Smoking Habits In Teens"
By Sarah | Nov 10, 2016 11:30 AM ESTA research conducted on vaping by Teens in the US has come up with shocking results. The research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association says that high school teens who smoke ‘Vapes’, that is e-cigarettes are likely to develop heavy smoking habits in the later stages.
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Sexually Active Teens And Young Adults Not Getting HIV Testing
By Jenn Loro | Jan 21, 2016 10:48 AM ESTA worrying report from US federal health authorities warned that only 22% of high school teens and 33% of young adults, who are reportedly sexually active, are getting HIV tests leaving the two age groups at-risk to HIV infections.
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Young Adults Unaware of the Symptoms of Stroke
By Kanika Gupta | Jan 15, 2016 09:20 AM ESTYoung adults may not recognize symptoms such a arm weakening, facial drooping and, speech problems as the signs of a stroke
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Young and Obese? You have a Risk of Dying from Heart Attack
By Kanika Gupta | Nov 28, 2015 07:51 PM ESTA new study revealed that young adults who are obese are at a high risk of death caused due to cardiac arrest
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Children who Eat more Fruits and Veggies have Healthier Hearts Later on in Life
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 29, 2015 04:18 PM EDTChildren and young adults who eat more fruits and vegetables have a lower risk of heart disease later on in life
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Phones and Programs can Boost Medication Adherence in Young Patients
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 14, 2014 09:38 AM ESTTwo new studies have examined ways to improve medication adherence in teens and young adults.
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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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Peers, not Peer Pressure, Linked to Prescription Drug Misuse in Young Adults
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 16, 2014 09:06 AM EDTAccording to a new study, peer association, not peer pressure was linked to an increased risk of prescription drug misuse.
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Injuries and Violence are Leading Causes of Death in Young Adults
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 02, 2014 10:45 AM EDTInjuries and violence can be tied to 80 percent of deaths in young adults, a new study found.
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HIgh Doses of Antidepressants May Boost Youth Suicide Risk
By Christine Hsu | Apr 28, 2014 09:32 PM EDTHigh doses of antidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal behavior in children and young adults, according to a new study.
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Early Strokes Leave 1 in 3 With Disabilities
By Christine Hsu | Feb 27, 2014 06:42 PM ESTA huge proportion of young adults who've suffered stroke need assistance and are unable to live independently, according to a new study.
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US HIgher Legal Drinking Age Saving Lives, Scientists
By Christine Hsu | Feb 24, 2014 05:25 PM ESTAmerica's higher legal drinking age law is saving countless lives, according to a new study.
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1 in 5 Would Have Sex With STD Partner
By Christine Hsu | Feb 17, 2014 01:20 PM ESTSexually transmitted diseases don't faze young people from having sex, according to a new study.
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Anxiety Returns for Most Young Patients
By Christine Hsu | Jan 29, 2014 04:42 PM ESTLess than 50 percent of children and young adults treated for anxiety get long-term relief from symptoms, according to a new study.
