Articles for Tag: "teens"

Young girls who diet risk problems as adults 
Young girls who diet risk problems as adults
A new study says focusing on weight loss at an early age may cause future health issues.
Being cool is not so cool 
Being cool is not so cool
Being top-dog during middle school may lead to problems later in life.
Is screen time affecting boys’ bones? 
Is screen time affecting boys’ bones?
Teenage males who spend large amounts of time in front of a screen may have poor bone health, says new research.
Mindful meditation helps teens with cancer 
Mindful meditation helps teens with cancer
Researchers find that adolescents battling cancer may get some relief from symptoms using meditation.
Why teens participate in ‘sexting’ 
Why teens participate in ‘sexting’
A new study finds that it is increasingly common for adolescents to engage in racy texting as a way to increase their social status.
Cough syrup abuse on the rise  Featured
Cough syrup abuse on the rise
Learn more about how kids are abusing drugs in your medicine cabinet.
Depression risk greater for ‘underweight’ teen boys 
Depression risk greater for ‘underweight’ teen boys
Two studies find that when male teens perceive themselves as too skinny, self-esteem takes a hit.