News tagged with young teens


Teens' struggles with peers forecast long-term adult problems

Teenagers' struggles to connect with their peers in the early adolescent years while not getting swept along by negative peer influences predict their capacity to form strong friendships and avoid serious problems even ten ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 28, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Around 1 in 10 young mentally ill teens drinks, smokes, and uses cannabis

Around one in 10 young teens with mental health issues also drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and uses cannabis on a weekly basis, indicates Australian research published in the online only fully journal BMJ Open.

Health created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

For most bullied gay kids, things do 'get better,' study finds

(HealthDay)—Many gay and bisexual teenagers are bullied in school, but the problem does ease substantially as they get older, a new study out of England suggests.

Pediatrics created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity 1.3 / 5 (3) | comments 5

Do TV liquor ads drive kids to drink?

(HealthDay)—Seeing beer and liquor ads on TV may promote drinking as early as seventh grade and lead to alcohol-related problems just a few years later, a new study suggests.

Health created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Somebody to love: Expert says young crushes on older celebrities part of passage into adulthood

Like the chicken pox or fifth disease, a bout of "Bieber Fever" is a childhood passage for many young girls. Moreover, it's a way to explore their sense of identity, according to a Kansas State University family studies researcher.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dating violence in teen years can have lasting impact

(HealthDay)—Teenagers who experience dating violence could be more likely to get involved in violent relationships and have health problems as young adults, a new study suggests.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 10, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Driver distraction: Do as I say, not as I do (or what you think I do)

(Medical Xpress)—While it may come as no surprise that parents who talk on cell phones, send texts or eat and drink while driving have teenagers who are more likely to do the same, what teens think their parents do behind ...

Health created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows New Jersey's decal for young drivers reduced crashes

A new study shows that New Jersey's law requiring novice drivers to display a red decal on their license plates has prevented more than 1,600 crashes and helped police officers enforce regulations unique to new drivers. The ...

Health created Oct 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Condom drive stirs S.African worries

A drive that would put more condoms in South Africa's classrooms has critics warning it will only stimulate sexual activity, a charge the country's health minister tells AFP is unfounded.

Health created Oct 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Teen survival expectations predict later risk-taking behavior

Some young people's expectations that they will not live long, healthy lives may actually foreshadow such outcomes.

Health created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Canadian teen moms run higher risk of abuse, depression than older mothers

(Edmonton) Teen mothers are far more likely to suffer abuse and postpartum depression than older moms, according to a study of Canadian women's maternity experiences by a University of Alberta researcher.

Pediatrics created Jun 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Graduated driving laws reduce teen drunk driving

State laws that limit driving privileges for teens have reduced the incidence of drinking and driving among the nation's youngest licensees, according to a new study from researchers at Washington University ...

Addiction created Jun 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Fewer young americans smoking, survey finds

(HealthDay) -- Smoking rates among American teens and young adults fell between 2004 and 2010, but too many of them still light up, a new federal government report reveals.

Health created May 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Early substance use linked to lower educational achievement

(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers have found evidence that early drug and alcohol use is associated with lower levels of educational attainment.

Health created May 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Teen-led study highlights dangers of texting and driving

Some people have questioned whether a ban on texting while driving will actually lead to more crashes because drivers will conceal their cell phones, making it more dangerous to read and type messages. Research led by high ...

Other created Apr 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0