Health
Skipping breakfast linked to lower GCSE grades
Students who rarely ate breakfast on school days achieved lower GCSE grades than those who ate breakfast frequently, according to a new study in Yorkshire.
Nov 20, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
No benefit in growth mindset theory, study says
A motivational approach to learning used widely in schools to encourage academic success does not benefit pupils, Edinburgh research suggests.
Sep 20, 2019
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Collegiate affirmative action bans tied to rise in smoking among minority high schoolers
College affirmative action bans may adversely affect the health of underrepresented minority high school students, according to the results of a new study from researchers at Penn Medicine. Between 1996 and 2013, nine U.S. ...
Jun 18, 2019
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Medical research
New breakthroughs for muscular dystrophy research
A new study by Illinois State University's Andrés Vidal-Gadea is breaking ground in the field of muscular dystrophy research.
Feb 15, 2019
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E-cigarettes can damage DNA
The popularity of electronic cigarettes continues to grow worldwide, as many people view them as a safer alternative to smoking. But the long-term effects of e-cigarette usage, commonly called "vaping," are unknown. Today, ...
Aug 20, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Perfectionism among young people significantly increased since 1980s, study finds
The drive to be perfect in body, mind and career among today's college students has significantly increased compared with prior generations, which may be taking a toll on young people's mental health, according to research ...
Jan 02, 2018
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1 in 18 U.S. teens carries a gun to school: Study
(HealthDay)—Fifteen million kids attend high school in the United States, and around 1 in 18 goes armed with a gun, a new study finds.
Dec 02, 2019
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Federal, state background check laws together cut teen gun carrying
(HealthDay)—The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) together with the universal background check (U/BC) significantly reduces gun carrying among adolescents, according to a study published online Dec. ...
Dec 02, 2019
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More medical students are telling their schools about disabilities, and getting a response
The percentage of medical students who told their schools that they have a disability rose sharply in recent years, a new study shows.
Nov 26, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Concussions in high school athletes may be a risk factor for suicide
Concussion, the most common form of traumatic brain injury, has been linked to an increased risk of depression and suicide in adults. Now new research published by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ...
Nov 25, 2019
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