Latest Adolescence Stories

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that teen girls who have already given birth are more likely to have another baby in their teen years. According to this new report, nearly one in every five children born to an American teen aged 15 to 19 also has an older sibling waiting to greet them at home. Though the national rate of teenage pregnancy has dropped over the past 20 years, the CDC...

Repeat births can be prevented ATLANTA, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Although teen births have fallen over the past 20 years, nearly one in five teen births is a repeat birth, according to a Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 365,000 teens, ages 15-19 years, gave birth in 2010, and almost 67,000 (18.3 percent) of those were repeat births. A repeat birth is a second (or more) pregnancy resulting in a live birth before the...

NEW YORK, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Excessive use of social media may dramatically increase risky behavior among young adults and teens, and may be directly linked to alcohol and drug abuse. A recent UCLA study reported that 66% of teens that were being treated for substance abuse disorders said they had the desire to abuse drugs after visiting their friends' pages on social media sites. While peer pressure has a direct effect on a teen's likelihood of using alcohol and drugs,...

Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online When it comes to teenagers and sex, several studies have shown teen sex and pregnancy is on the decline. One recent study has shown teenagers are finding safer alternatives to intercourse. And another had seen a recent decline in the number of teens engaging in oral sex. Some previous research has also looked at sexual activity among teens 14 and younger, but most of those studies date from the 1990s and none have shown...

With a healthy attitude and proper guidance, parents can help teen athletes not only enjoy the benefits of sports, but also minimize potential risks when playing. Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 31, 2013 TeenLife Media, a print and online media company that offers comprehensive information and resources for parents and teenagers features the article Suit Up for Sports in the spring issue of Life with Teens magazine. It provides excellent tips on how parents can take an active role in helping...

Now that it's spring and sports are in full swing, Life with Teens magazine wants to make sure all parents and teens are aware of ways they can prevent concussions, which is a leading sports injury for teens. Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 31, 2013 TeenLife Media, a print and online media company that offers comprehensive information and resources for parents and teenagers features the article Getting A-Head of Concussions in the spring issue of Life with Teens magazine. It provides...

April Flowers for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online A simple saliva test could be an effective tool in predicting violent behavior, a new pilot study led by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center indicates. The study findings, published this week in Psychiatric Quarterly, suggest a link between aggression and the concentrations of certain hormones in saliva. The research team collected saliva samples from 17 boys ages 7 to 9 who were admitted to the hospital for...

School development organization will host digital panel discussion, "The Power of Early College High School," promotes value of innovative schools. (PRWEB) March 25, 2013 EDWorks, a KnowledgeWorks subsidiary, is joining the national celebration of Early College High Schools with a digital panel discussion, "The Power of Early College High School" from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday. For more information on how to register for the panel, please contact Kate Westrich...

April Flowers for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Parents have long thought of the family dinner as a time when they could catch up with their children and share in their day. A new study led by McGill University's Institute for Health and Social Policy reveals a new reason for having dinner as a family. Regular family suppers, the study suggests, contribute to good mental health in teenagers. These mealtimes are measurable signatures of social exchange that benefit the adolescents'...

CINCINNATI, March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study indicates that a simple saliva test could be an effective tool in predicting violent behavior. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110406/MM79025LOGO) The pilot study, led by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and published this week online in the journal Psychiatric Quarterly, suggests a link between salivary concentrations of certain hormones and aggression. Researchers, led by Drew Barzman, MD,...