New UCLA-led research finds that a college preparatory program for youth experiencing educational inequities that operates in about 13% of U.S public high schools has a positive effect on students' social networks, psycho-social ...
Dec 16, 2022
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Youth sports team participation is associated with increased odds of electronic vapor product (EVP) use, according to a study published online Dec. 12 in Pediatrics.
Dec 12, 2022
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A high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos—sexting—over their smartphones, a new study reveals.
Dec 7, 2022
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Many studies have reported that children and adolescents need sufficient sleep and exercise, and should minimize the time they spend looking at TV, computer or phone screens. But does adhering to government recommendations ...
Dec 7, 2022
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About 1 in 5 young Australians will experience a mental health problem like depression or anxiety each year. The COVID pandemic has only intensified mental health concerns in young people.
Dec 3, 2022
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High school students who have a large weekly allowance, friends who smoke and low levels of physical activity are more likely to use multiple substances over time. Conversely, being older, being Black and eating breakfast ...
Nov 30, 2022
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A new study that looks at suicide risk among U.S. teens who are lesbian, gay and bisexual finds they have disproportionately high rates of suicidal thoughts, planning and attempts compared to their heterosexual peers.
Nov 15, 2022
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Preventive health care—such as cancer screening—is a critical tool in the early detection of disease. Missed screening can result in a missed diagnosis, delayed treatment and reduced chances of survival.
Nov 14, 2022
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Cambridge researchers have highlighted how lack of access to a computer was linked to poorer mental health among young people and adolescents during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Nov 14, 2022
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About 11.3 percent of all middle and high school students reported currently using any tobacco product in 2022, with electronic cigarettes the most commonly used product, according to research published in the Nov. 11 issue ...
Nov 11, 2022
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