Teen Health:
Teen Health News, Research on Teen Health and Tips for Teenagers.
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Dec 18th, 2008
The public's concerns about costs and increased promiscuity among teenagers appear to be hindering use of a cervical cancer vaccine against the human papilloma virus (HPV) to prevent life-threatening diseases, according to a study by researchers at Yale School of Public Health.
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Dec 15th, 2008
A study in the Dec. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that after a one-hour delay of school start times, teens increased their average nightly hours of sleep and decreased their "catch-up sleep" on the weekends, and they were involved in fewer auto accidents.
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Dec 8th, 2008
Although national health guidelines call for physicians to discuss topics such as substance use, safety and nutrition with adolescents.
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Dec 5th, 2008
AAAS recommends that parents, teachers and caregivers use that fascination to engage middle and high school students this holiday season in a discussion of why they shouldn't drink alcohol.
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Dec 3rd, 2008
Are you aware if your teen purposely injures herself? Teen depression or anxiety can trigger this response to stress, and you might not even know about it. Self-harm is difficult to imagine, but some teens who are have depression or anxiety disorder use it as a way to release painful emotions. Seek help if your teen is is doing self-embedded injury.
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Nov 24th, 2008
A large study from the MacArthur Foundation shows it is no waste of time for teens to spend time on the Internet. The foundation, through funding from the digital media and learning initiative, has set aside $50 million to study how digital media affects our youth. The results are very positive.
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Nov 17th, 2008
Teachers, religious leaders and other adult helpers can provide effective support to teens who suffer violence and disasters.
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Nov 14th, 2008
The survey found several positive trends in risk behaviors, including decreases in drinking and driving, suicide attempts, alcohol and drug use and television viewing from 2003 to 2007.
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Nov 13th, 2008
Children of immigrants who enter school with low math and reading skills have a better chance of catching up with their peers if they attend a school with high-performing students, well-supported teachers and services to families of English as a second language (ESL) children.
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Nov 13th, 2008
A new review of existing research and expert opinions suggest that there are many benefits to allowing adolescents to review their own health information online and to send messages to their doctors.
