Adolescent chimpanzees share some of the same risk-taking behaviors as human teens, but they may be less impulsive than their human counterparts, according to research published by the…
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The reduced levels of adolescent cannabis use and nicotine vaping seen during the pandemic in…
The research, by Dan Romer, Ph.D., research director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania, analyzes weekly U.S. suicide data for adolescents and…
Despite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop adolescent substance use is still an old-fashioned…
Financial stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic took a distinct toll on adolescent mental health and contributed to depressive symptoms, according to a new study by researchers at Children's…
Reproductive health experts consider hormonal contraceptives good choices for adolescents because they're safe and highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but one aspect of their effect on…
From a young age, Amy MacIntyre knew that she wanted a career in medicine. In pursuit of this dream, she embarked on a rigorous and challenging post-secondary education.
After completing…
Substance abuse among U.S. adolescents is diminishing, except for an uptake in cannabis and vaping use, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The…