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"When no boys are in the classroom girls take part more. They answer more questions, and they argue more. I guess you would say they debate more, but I remember the same situation happening when boys were in the class and a couple of them yelled out "Cat Fight!" The girls got angry, and they stopped debating."

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Articles from March 2011

• Muslim teens are twice as likely to suffer from eating disorders

  A study conducted by researchers at the University of Granada, Spain, has found that teens and young adults who are Muslim may be significantly more likely to have an eating disorder, compared to their Christian peers. more...

• Therapy may help drug users understand future rewards, punishments in the present

  Teens who abuse alcohol or illegal drugs often appear to think only in the moment, rather than imagine how their addiction can harm them in the long run. more...

• Second-hand smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to increased risk for birth defects

  According to new research from the University of Nottingham, pregnant women who are exposed to second-hand smoke have an increased risk of delivering stillborn babies or infants with birth defects. more...

• Exposure to violence in childhood linked to aggression later in life

  Problem teens who are violent and short-tempered may be a product of their upbringing. more...

• Survey: Teen drinkers prefer hard liquor, then beer

  As if this weren't dangerous enough, a recent survey has found that adolescents who drink alcohol tend to prefer hard liquor, with beer coming in second and wine a distant third. more...

• Parent-child relationship has big effect on chances of teen drinking

  Parents affect their child's relationship with alcohol both with the example they set and the amount of time they spend with their teen, according to research from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. more...

• Study reveals international attitudes about overweight people

  Teenagers who demonstrate issues with food or who are weight-conscious may benefit from enrolling in boarding schools, which may help enforce positive body images in troubled adolescents. more...

• Research finds link between childhood psychological problems and issues later in life

  Problem teens who demonstrate risky behavior may be reacting to a difficult childhood. more...

• Study confirms prevalence of eating disorders among U.S. teens

  A newly released study has reaffirmed the prevalence of eating disorders among American teens, as well as associated them with the risk of other mental problems. more...

• Court-mandated screenings find more troubled youth than once thought

  Researchers with the Children's Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) recently diagnosed more children and teens in the state as being at mental and emotional risk. more...

• MADD partners with Archie Comics to prevent underage drinking

  Problem teens who drink alcohol may benefit from tough love. Parents may want to consider taking away their child's driving privileges until they demonstrate healthier behaviors. more...

• Researchers suggest many teens could benefit from confidential contraceptive counseling

  The Guttmacher Institute reports that the U.S. has the highest levels of teen pregnancy among developed nations. more...

• New research finds causes of aggressive behavior

  Adolescents who act out in aggression may benefit from attending boarding schools, which aim to teach problem teens how to cope with their emotions. more...

• Study uncovers worldwide prevalence of bipolar disorder

  Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adult Americans - or about 3 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older - every year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. more...

• Study links sleep quality with job satisfaction, employment and marital status

  A new study from Understanding Society - the world's largest longitudinal household study - suggests that those who are employed or self-employed sleep much better than those who cannot find work. more...

• Research links parent engagement to binge drinking among teens

  The 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that among high school students, 42 percent reported drinking some amount of alcohol, 24 percent reported binge drinking, more...

• Study suggests link between depression and kidney disease

  According to new research from the University of Tilburg in the Netherlands, depression may be linked to an increased risk of developing kidney failure. more...

• Researchers find effective treatment for opioid addiction

  A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows how patients with opioid addiction can benefit from collaborative care provided by nurse care managers and physicians. more...

• Research suggests ADHD may influence creativity

  A recent report by U.S. health officials reveals that the number of children who were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) jumped by nearly 22 percent from 2003 to 2007. more...

• Researchers find link between religion and eating disorders

  According to the National Eating Disorders Association, as many as 10 million women are fighting a life-or-death battle with some type of eating disorder. more...

• Students have more mental disorders in classes with few materials, stressed teachers

  Teens with behavioral or academic problems can have a hard enough time as it is succeeding in a nurturing school. Now, researchers are saying that a negative classroom environment may increase students' risk of mental problems. more...

• SSRI-immune mice contribute to depression research

  Because the interactions between antidepressants and the brain are not fully understood, researchers recently employed a novel laboratory method to test them. more...

• Study: Smokers are more likely to quit in residential treatment

  A study has determined that individuals who undergo a live-in, intensive treatment for smoking cessation are 15 percent more likely to abstain from smoking afterwards, compared to people who undergo outpatient therapy. more...

• Strep throat may be connected to OCD, scientist says

  Though it may seem unlikely, a strep throat infection may increase a child's risk of later developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), according to a team of researchers at Tel Aviv University. more...

• Atypical treatment offers relief for worst cases of depression

  Scientists at the University of Bristol, UK, are currently engaged in a clinical trial of the efficacy of the treatment, which is typically performed for conditions like Tourette's syndrome and epilepsy. more...

• Some social networks support eating disorders, experts say

  Research published in the journal New Media and Society found that a certain type of online network, which it dubbed online negative enabling support groups (ONESG), is behind a growing movement of pro-anorexia organizations. more...

• Sleep loss hits teens with ADHD harder

  Losing sleep or having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can each take their toll on a teen's attention span at school. Combined, their effects on concentration may be intensified, researchers are saying. more...

• ADHD, bipolar disorder share similarities in mood swings

  Teens with ADHD can have difficulty maintaining concentration and attention span, not to mention friendships and adequate academic performance. Research performed in Norway has recently shed light on one aspect of the condition - its mood swings. more...

• Victimized LGBT teens may turn to drug abuse

  Forms of victimization like bullying, physical abuse, assault and neglect are each surrounded by a corona of possible negative side effects for the abused. more...

• Teens use coded language to discuss risky behavior online

  Facebook, the popular social networking website with more than 500 million users worldwide, may be helping teens arrange or engage in risky behaviors, according to an online parental monitoring company. more...

• Smoking hinders teen decision-making ability, scientists say

  Teen smokers are more likely have attention disorder, be addicted to illegal drugs and, according to the latest research, have difficulty making higher-level decisions. more...

• Parental awareness of teen suicide may reduce number of attempts

  Teen suicide is a topic that few parents enjoy lingering on, but it is a reality and more widespread than many may be aware of. more...

• Teen driving deaths dip in Indiana

  After the inauguration of the Graduated Driver Licensing program in Indiana, public safety officials are saying that the state's rate of teen driving deaths has decreased. more...

• Can teens be addicted to tanning?

  Public health authorities often point out the dangers of tanning beds, and a recent announcement from the America Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has highlighted the tanning-related consequences specific to teens. more...

• Binge drinking may start in the genes

  While intervention programs and therapeutic boarding schools help adolescents modify problem drinking behavior, scientists are looking for a genetic component behind binge drinking. more...

• Study finds tobacco retailers are often close to primary, secondary schools

  Now, a study presented at a conference of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco has determined that banning tobacco advertising near elementary and secondary schools would reduce, but not eliminate, its visibility. more...

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