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- Children may develop fewer behavioral problems when breastfed for at least four months
Individuals who are breastfed for the first four months of their lives may develop fewer behavioral problems as they grow up, according to new findings. more...
- School district looks for ways to reduce teenage pregnancy rate
In Kansas, an estimated 106 out of 1,000 young women between the ages of 15 and 19 who are living in Seward County are pregnant out of wedlock, the Leader and Times reported. more...
- Teenage pregnancy rate has decreased, but remains high
New data reveals that the rate of teenage pregnancies has declined over the past two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) latest Vital Signs report. more...
- Adolescent brain may promote resistance to peer pressure
Peer pressure during adolescence may push kids to engage in risky behavior, such as experimenting with drugs and alcohol. more...
- Couples can sometimes communicate no better than strangers, researchers say
Recent research from Williams College reports that married couples may sometimes communicate with one another no better than strangers. more...
- Children who exercise with a best friend may have higher levels of physical activity
Boys and girls who engage in physical activity with a best friend may have higher levels of exercise and better health, according to a study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. more...
- Larger supply of birth control reduces rate of unintended pregnancy
A study from the University of California at San Francisco has revealed that rates of unintended pregnancies and abortions are significantly reduced when a woman receives a one-year supply of oral birth control, compared to a one- or three-month supply. more...
- Federal budget proposal aims to support teen pregnancy prevention programs
The release of President Obama's 2012 budget proposal has revealed that there will be ongoing support for several programs that help prevent unplanned pregnancies among teenagers in the U.S. more...
- Young children prefer to share rewards after teaming up on tasks
According to a paper published in the journal Psychological Science, young children have a fairly good sense of what is considered fair. more...
- Partners who readily resolve conflict may have more stable relationships
Researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development's Institute of Child Development report that individuals who have resilient intimate partners may have more fulfilling, stable relationships. more...
- Survey reveals college students' spring break habits
Having a wild spring break may be a rite of passage for many college students. more...
- Verizon and NFL raise awareness on domestic violence among children
The Verizon Foundation and the National Football League (NFL) Players Association are teaming up to provide training on domestic violence prevention to teenage participants of the Training Camp for Life program. more...
- Young women with HIV have higher rate of pregnancy complications
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that young women who are infected with HIV tend to get pregnant more often than those who do not have the disease. more...
- Lesbian, gay or bisexual teenagers have a higher risk of developing mental and emotional health issues
Teenagers who are lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) may have a significantly higher risk of developing mental health problems, compared to their heterosexual peers. more...
- Mate guarding common among societies with arranged marriages
A new study published in the journal Personal Relationships has found that mate guarding - defined as excessive jealousy or protective behavior towards a romantic partner - may be more common among societies in which there are arranged marriages. more...
- Providing emergency contraception to teens may increase rates of pregnancies and STDs
A report from the University of Nottingham has revealed that over-the-counter emergency contraception has not reduced the number of teenage pregnancies. more...
- People who speak in similar styles are more romantically compatible
A new study published in the journal Psychological Science has found that people who speak in similar styles may be more romantically compatible with one another. more...
- Study: Men more likely to stay with unfaithful women who have homosexual affairs
New research from the University of Texas at Austin reports that a man may be more likely to stay with a girlfriend who has cheated on him with a woman than one who has had an affair with another man. more...
- Fathers who work too much may turn children into bullies
Sociologists at Vanderbilt University have discovered that children's perception of how much parental love and attention they receive may affect their likelihood of bullying others, according to a paper published in the journal Youth and Society. more...
- Married people may have better mental and physical health
Long-term, committed relationships have significant benefits on an individual's mental and physical health, according to a study from researchers at Cardiff University. more...
- Teens take more risks when with friends
Psychologists at Temple University believe that they have found a reason as to why teenagers are more likely to take risks when they are in groups. more...
- African-American and Hispanic women more likely to be screened for chlamydia
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have found that young African-American and Hispanic women are screened for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) at a significantly higher rate than their Caucasian peers. more...
- Nursing home and children's book author team up to raise awareness about bullying
Silverado Senior Living, a program that serves older Americans who suffer from memory impairment, collaborated with an award-winning children's book author to hold presentations on January 26 that aimed to bridge the gap between children and the elderly. more...
- Having a best friend may help boys and girls be more active
Boys and girls who frequently participate in physical activity with a best friend tend to be more active, according to a paper published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. more...
- Teens and tweens prefer to text, survey reveals
Young adults today much prefer to text rather than talk, email or use AOL Instant Messenger, according to research organization YouthBeat. more...
- Internet use may not be as harmful to teens as believed, study reveals
The prevalence of cyberbullying has increased in recent years with the rise of social networking. However, the risks that face young people on the Internet may be less significant than previously believed, according to a survey that was conducted in 25 European countries. more...
- Empathy gap may result in inadequate care and intervention for bullying victims
A recent study conducted at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management reports that many people fail to understand the consequences that are felt by victims of bullying, teasing and ostracism. more...
- Tendency to be unfaithful in a relationship could be genetic
There may be a genetic reason for being unfaithful to a romantic partner, according to researchers at Binghamton University. more...
- Cyberbullying increases among teenagers via mobile phones and the Internet
Cyberbullying is becoming increasingly common among teenagers, and research conducted by the University of Valencia reports that as many as 29 percent of young adults have been bullied via mobile phone or the Internet over the past year. more...
- Bullying continues to be a prevalent issue at many schools nationwide
The rate of bullying in schools is still a key concern of parents and educators, according to a recent report that was released by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). more...
- Rappers speak at Philadelphia high schools to discourage violence
Life on the streets is something with which Philadelphia rapper Freeway is very familiar, CNN reports. more...
- Lesbian, gay and bisexual adolescents may receive disproportionate punishments
A Yale University study has revealed that an adolescent who is gay, lesbian or bisexual may be punished more severely by their school or the criminal justice system compared to others of the same age, Medical News Today reports. more...
- Girls living in deprived areas have higher risk of experiencing violence than boys
According to a study conducted by Cardiff University researchers, living in an area of low socioeconomic status may increase the risk of violence for adolescents. more...
- Social ostracism toward high achievers may differ across racial groups
A new study conducted among 14,000 children in the seventh through 12th grade has revealed that social ostracism of students who excel academically varies across different ethnic groups. more...
- Canada's higher age of sexual consent may not be effective for younger teens
Increasing the age of sexual consent may not efficiently protect children and teens who are at greatest risk, according to Canadian researchers from the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University. more...
- Childhood bullies risk becoming aggressively violent adults
Sociologists at Iowa State University have revealed that an adult who has a history of childhood bullying may have a higher likelihood of being homeless, a compulsive liar or someone who scams others out of money. more...
- Teens tend to blame individuals for bullying, Swedish study finds
A new study conducted by Swedish researchers at Linkoping University has found that an individual's traits and characteristics may be the main reasons for bullying. more...
- Few young women are vaccinated for HPV, study reveals
A recent study reports that fewer than 30 percent of young adult women who are eligible for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine actually choose to get it, according to researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. more...
- LGBTQ students have a high risk of harassment by peers
Students who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) may often face harassment and bullying from their peers. This could lead to poor academic achievement, as well as emotional and behavioral health problems. more...
- Many celebrities report having been bullied in the past
Bullying is an experience that has affected many children over the years, and it has grown to be an even greater problem with the advent of social networking and other new forms of harassment. more...
- Oral sex may increase a teen's chances of engaging in intercourse
A recent survey conducted by a team of researchers at the University of California, San Francisco has revealed that half of teens who engage in oral sex during the ninth grade will most likely have intercourse by the end of 11th grade. more...
- Survey: Teen girls are more likely to confide in parents about their romantic lives
Research conducted at Ohio State University has revealed that teenage girls are more likely to talk to their parents about dating issues than their male peers. However, both genders feel more comfortable discussing the topic with their mothers. more...
- Kids who are rejected by their peers may lash out aggressively
Researchers from the Netherlands have found that peer rejection causes children to lash out, often in violent ways such as staging a school shooting. more...
- Sexual behavior interventions could reduce risk of HIV in children
A report published in the October issue of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine has conducted an in-depth examination on risky sexual behaviors - such as unprotected sex or relations with multiple partners - among sixth-graders in South Africa. more...
- Kids with food allergies may often be victims of bullying
Researchers from the Mount Sinai Medical Center have published a study revealing that some children with food allergies may be susceptible to bullying, teasing or harassment as a result. more...
- Teen sex without a romantic relationship may negatively impact school performance
New research presented at the 105th annual meeting of the American Sociological Association reports that sexual relationships may be harmless to an adolescent's academic performance, contrary to previous belief. more...
- Victims are more likely to be depressed than the bullies
Researchers at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child and Human Health Development have found that young victims of electronic or cyber bullying are more prone to depression than their tormentors. more...
- Gender, socioeconomic status and academic performance associated with teen violence
A recent study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has revealed that nearly 7.8 million teenagers participated in violent behaviors over the past year. more...