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Overweight teens who are satisfied with their bodies are less depressed, less prone to unhealthy behaviors

A study to be published in the June 2012 issue of Journal of Adolescent Health looking at the relationships between body satisfaction and healthy psychological functioning in overweight adolescents has found that young women ...

Pediatrics created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

In-school tests suggest overweight boys and girls benefit from being fit

Improving or maintaining physical fitness appears to help obese and overweight children reach a healthy weight, reports a new study from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Researchers ...

Overweight and Obesity created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Coaching Boys into Men' an effective tool for stopping teen dating violence

Male high school athletes' ability to recognize and intervene to stop dating violence -- the physical, sexual and emotional aggression prevalent in adolescent romantic relationships -- is improved with the intervention of ...

Health created Mar 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Non-traditional reproductive health resources reach at-risk youth

Many youth at risk for unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and HIV do not seek preventive health care services at traditional health clinics. A new research review finds that if reproductive ...

Health created Mar 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Playing team sports encourages young girls to stay physically active

Good news for soccer moms: Girls who join organized team sports at age 11 are more likely to stay physically active as they get older, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Health created Mar 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Vitamin D intake may be associated with lower stress fracture risk in girls

Vitamin D may be associated with a lower risk of developing stress fractures in preadolescent and adolescent girls, especially among those very active in high-impact activities, according to a report published Online First ...

Health created Mar 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Poor body image linked with Facebook time

Teenage girls are spending a concerning amount of time on the Internet, potentially leading to low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction, research by Flinders University reveals.

Health created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Early bloomers with poor social skills more likely to smoke

Children who go through puberty earlier than their peers are more likely to have poor social skills and to smoke cigarettes during their high school years, a new study in Journal of Adolescent Health confir ...

Health created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows girls believe HPV vaccine protects from other STDs

(Medical Xpress) -- A new study published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine shows that almost a quarter of girls surveyed believe that the HPV vaccine will also help prevent other STDs. ...

Health created Jan 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 11 | with audio podcast report

Girls with family history of breast disease should avoid alcohol

Adding to research linking alcohol to breast cancer risk, a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that adolescent girls with a family history of breast disease — either cancer or ...

Cancer created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Panel: Boys should get HPV vaccine given to girls

(AP) -- A vaccine against cervical cancer hasn't been all that popular for girls. It may be even a harder sell for boys now that it's been recommended for them too.

Cancer created Oct 25, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 5

Gender differences in blood pressure appears as early as adolescence

The female hormone estrogen is known to offer protection for the heart, but obesity may be taking away that edge in adolescent girls. New research from the University of California at Merced finds that although obesity does ...

Health created Oct 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Half of Dutch teenagers regularly have a mild psychotic experience: study

Mild psychotic experiences, such as delusive ideas or moderate feelings of paranoia, regularly occur among adolescents. Of the almost 7700 Dutch young people aged 12 to 16 years who were investigated by NWO researcher Hanneke ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Protecting adolescent girls from unwanted unprotected sex

Partner abuse leads to HIV infection, and black women are most at risk. A new study at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing has found that 46 percent of African-American adolescent girls report that their partner ...

Health created Sep 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Males believe discussing problems is a waste of time, study shows

A new University of Missouri study finds that boys feel that discussing problems is a waste of time.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 22, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast