Adolescents : Science World Report

Dec 13, 2016 03:10 AM EST

Heavy Alcohol Consumption May Affect Brain Development In Adolescents

In the study, cortical thinning was observable in young adults, who had been heavy drinkers throughout their adolescence.

Jan 25, 2016 02:51 PM EST

Autism: Group Therapy Helps Social Skills In Adolescent Patients

Children and adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)--a group of developmental disabilities that can result in social, communication and behavioral challenges--become more conscious that they're different than others when their intelligence is unaffected.

Jan 18, 2016 10:30 PM EST

Link Discovered Between Obesity, Blood Clots In Children

There may be a link between obesity and the formation of blood clots in the veins of children and adolescents, according to researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Dec 02, 2015 12:10 PM EST

Teenage Alcohol Abuse: Relationships Affect How Teens Consume Alcohol, Study Finds

A study from Florida Atlantic University showed how relationships effected the consumption of alcohol by adolescents in them.

Nov 02, 2015 11:00 PM EST

Parent Sex Talks With Kids Lower Risky Sexual Behaviors

Talking with your kids about safe sex may seem awkward, but it can help prevent risky sexual behaviors growing up.

Sep 18, 2015 05:43 PM EDT

Suicide: Exercise Lowers Depression Risk In Bullied Teens

Exercise should be an essential part of your daily routine. Not only does it cut down on the risk of the risk for health issues, but it also improves mood. During workouts, the body releases chemicals known as endorphins that interact with the brain, improving mood.

Sep 18, 2015 05:02 PM EDT

Painkillers: Opioid Use Higher Among Teens In Rural Areas

A study published in the Journal of Rural Health examines how teens in rural areas are abusing painkillers.

Jul 07, 2015 11:30 AM EDT

Is Medical Marijuana Advertising Dangerous?

New findings published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors reveal that youth who saw advertising for medical marijuana were twice as likely as peers who said they never saw an ad for the substance to report wanting to use it or doing so in the future.

Jun 22, 2015 08:12 PM EDT

Cyberbullying Increases Anxiety Risk Among Adolescent

New findings published in JAMA Pediatrics examined the potential effects of cyberbullying by reviewing 36 studies. Researchers found that nearly a quarter of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 said they were bullied via social media, with such exposure significantly increasing the risk of dep...

May 19, 2015 02:10 PM EDT

Adolescents Who Stay Up Late At Increased Risk Of Substance Abuse

New findings published in the journal Sleep Health suggest that teens with sleep problems are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, with are synonymous with previous findings that link increased risk of substance abuse to sleep disorders or insomnia.

Feb 27, 2015 02:08 PM EST

Aggressive Male Adolescents Are Probably Going To Be Stronger As Teenagers

Boys will be boys, as they say, but a new study shows that more aggressive adolescents are likely to develop into stronger teenagers.

Apr 30, 2014 08:28 PM EDT

Alcohol Use and Smoking Among Adolescents Decreases with Coached Extracurricular Activities

For all of those high school guidance counselors out there – if you’re looking for a scientifically proven way to keep students out of trouble, a new Dartmouth University study could provide helpful answers.