Reproductive health experts consider hormonal contraceptives good choices for adolescents because they're safe and highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but one aspect of their effect on the teenage body remains a mystery—whether ...
Nov 15, 2022
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Teenagers are often accused of being addicted to their mobile devices, but new research shows they're often just modeling their parents' behavior.
Sep 14, 2022
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Nagging negative thoughts—and striving for perfection—keep teenagers awake at night, raising their chance of becoming depressed and anxious, a new study shows.
Mar 18, 2020
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A study of teenage girls' selfie-taking behaviors found that taking and sharing selfies on social media is not linked to poor body image or appearance concerns.
Feb 19, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Males may be the more vulnerable sex when it comes dying young—not just from accidents, but from a range of causes, a new study finds.
Sep 2, 2013
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(HealthDay)—Parents and doctors can do more to protect girls from cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), say U.S. health officials who are concerned by lagging HPV vaccination rates among females.
Aug 30, 2012
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Children and young teens can safely wear soft contact lenses (SCLs), according to a study recently published in Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics.
Dec 21, 2020
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Are children as young as five years old so driven by consumerism and fashion that they are in danger of 'losing' their childhood?
Sep 15, 2011
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Consumption of fruits and vegetables is higher and more frequent in individuals who are physically active when compared to their less-active peers. Persistent leisure-time physical activity from childhood to adulthood as ...
Jan 8, 2020
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Children and teens who are experiencing increased anxiety and anger during the coronavirus pandemic will need guidance and validation as their lives continue to change, said Robyn Mehlenbeck, director of George Mason University's ...
Apr 6, 2021
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