teenagers
Social media affects teens' real-life relationships: Study
The majority of young people appear to be doing well in the digital age, and many are thriving with the new opportunities it provides.
Former Facebook, Google employees urge to stop smartphone addiction among kids
The investors too have joined these ex-employees to urge the parents to regulate the use of smartphones by their kids.
We share more genetic similarities with our friends than strangers: Study
The findings showed that pairs of friends were more genetically similar than random pairs of strangers.
Drug use in teens increases risk of HIV in adulthood
Study suggests drugged-up teenagers may engage in unsafe sexual behaviour that increases their chance of HIV infection.
Higher levels of air pollution increases risk of delinquent behaviour among teens
Tiny, toxic particles creep into developing brains, cause inflammation and may damage brain pathways responsible for emotion and decisions.
Just 45-minutes online may improve ability of teenage girls to practise safe sex
Willingness to talk about condoms, is one of the strongest predictors of whether a couple will engage in safer sex.
Prolonged smartphone use increases depression, anxiety and insomnia risk: Study
Addicted teenagers had significantly higher scores in depression, anxiety, insomnia severity and impulsivity.
Teenagers not as selfish as perceived: Study
According to the results of the study, teenagers become better at weighing up their own interests against those of someone else.
Underweight women at higher risk of early menopause, says study
Women who experience early menopause are at risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, osteoporosis and premature death.
Teenage girls may take more time to heal post concussion
Study finds girls reporting symptoms at least 28 days after sustaining concussion, while boys no longer show symptoms after 11 days.