Health
Just 2% of U.S. teens eat recommended amount of veggies
(HealthDay)—In findings that may ring true to parents, a new government survey shows that a paltry 2% of U.S. high school students are eating enough vegetables.
Jan 26, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'He's not crazy. He's hurting': Suicides are rising for young black and Latino men in Texas
Hip-hop is therapy for Tye Harris.
Apr 16, 2019
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Physically active teens more likely to vape
Physically active adolescents may be more likely to use electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or vapes, than their less active peers, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Aug 31, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A focus on personal growth seen as key for college students coping with mental health effects of pandemic
Starting in early 2020, COVID-19 wrought havoc in the lives of American society at all levels. Among groups most upended were first-year college students—young people at a critical point in their psychological development ...
Nov 1, 2022
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2.5 million U.S. high school students had a concussion in past year
(HealthDay)—The damaging effects of a concussion are well-known, and new research finds the injuries are common among U.S. high school students.
Jun 21, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A grateful state: Gratitude is vital to well-being, research shows
Before we eat Thanksgiving dinner at my house, along with saying grace, each of the 20 or so people at the table takes a turn lighting a candle and expressing gratitude. The appreciation can be lighthearted - for mashed potatoes ...
Nov 22, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds childhood bullying linked to distrust and mental health problems in adolescence
A new study, co-led by UCLA Health and the University of Glasgow, found that young teenagers who develop a strong distrust of other people as a result of childhood bullying are substantially more likely to have significant ...
Feb 13, 2024
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New video explains the science behind sleepy teens
A new video developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine offers tips to help sleep-deprived teenagers get healthy sleep on a regular basis. Released during Student Sleep Health Week, the video "Why Are Teens So Sleepy?" ...
Sep 15, 2021
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Raising the minimum buying age for tobacco could mean fewer people start to smoke
In 2005, the Boston suburb of Needham tried a new tactic to reduce youth tobacco use: the town raised the legal age for purchasing tobacco from 18 to 21. The results were dramatic – tobacco use among high school students ...
Apr 2, 2015
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Addiction
New study on vapes challenges belief that adolescents experience less severe withdrawal symptoms
Vapes or e-cigarettes were introduced as a potentially safer alternative to traditional smoking to curb tobacco use. However, the popularity of vapes has risen among an age group they weren't intended for: adolescents.
Dec 7, 2023
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