Latest Adolescence Stories

-The transition from high school to college is a particularly vulnerable time for alcohol experimentation. -A new study looks at which student characteristics may enhance parent-based interventions (PBIs). -Results indicate that teens who perceive their friends as more approving of alcohol consumption also seem to be more influenced by communication with their parents about drinking. Prior research has shown that the transition from high school to college is a particularly vulnerable...

The use of social media by older people can offer valuable additional support in cases of sickness and diseases, new research from the University of Luxembourg has shown. In a new publication, Dr Anja Leist from the University's Research Unit INSIDE, concludes that possibilities for a systematic application in clinical practice seem promising. With the rise of user-friendly devices such as tablets and other web-enabled devices, older adults now engage in social media, such as online...

BONNERS FERRY, Idaho, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- If your child has dramatically changed their attitude or behavior recently, you may be wondering if they require more help than can be provided just at home. MyTroubledTeen.com, a leading online resource for parents looking for help with their children, may have the answers you are seeking in their troubled teen questionnaire. The questionnaire includes 25 questions designed to identify troubled teenagers, including questions...

BETHESDA, Md., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately one-third of teens may be missing annual checkups according to data from the US Department of Health and Human Services(1) and the US Census.(2) Teens often encounter social, emotional, and physical issues that may include eating disorders and obesity, substance abuse, and sexually transmitted infections.(3) While experts agree that teens should get annual medical checkups to be screened for health risks and discuss important...

New research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC highlights opportunities for smoking intervention programs The company you keep in junior high school may have more influence on your smoking behavior than your high school friends, according to newly published research from the University of Southern California (USC). The study, which appears in the April 12 issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health, identifies how friends' and parental influence on cigarette smoking changes from...

Peter Suciu for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Could texting, tweeting and other use of social media hurt one’s GPA? That’s what researchers from The Miriam Hospital’s Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine sought to discover, and the results are that the widespread use of social media among college students, which includes texting to chatting on mobile phones and even just posting status updates on Facebook, could take an academic toll. According to this new...

McLEAN, Va., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- About 57 percent of deaths among American teenagers and young adults are attributable to personal decisions and could be prevented, according to new risk research from Duke University. The researchers propose ideas for specific family decision making and communication to avoid fatalities from risky situations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading causes of preventable deaths for 15-24...

***NEWS BRIEFING ALERT*** WASHINGTON, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Approximately one-third of teens may be missing annual checkups at a time of risk-taking and exploration, according to data from the US Department of Health and Human Services([1]) and the latest US Census.([2]) But this time is also an opportunity to develop attitudes and lifestyles that can set them up for better health. To increase opportunities to discuss key health-related problems and behaviors, from...

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Although car crashes are still the leading cause of death for teens, risky behaviors for teenage drivers and car passengers are on their way down, according to a new survey from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm. In a report based on the survey, the research team said the reduction in reported risky behaviors is translating into higher safety records for society’s youngest drivers. "When most people...

New Research Shows Texting While Driving and Other Distractions Are Commonplace Among Teen Girls NEW YORK, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, Teen Vogue and Toyota announced today "Arrive in Style," a safe driving campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving among teenage girls and inspire them to make a mutual commitment with their mothers to drive safely. While cars today are safer than ever,...