Thursday, November 26, 2009

teens

Our Readers' Smart Tips to Stop Teens From Texting While Driving

One quarter of teens say they’ve texted while driving, despite the well-known safety risks. more >>

How to Stop Teens Texting While Driving

Here's an idea: let's get more people to drive stick. more >>

Health Buzz: E. Coli Blamed for 2 Deaths and Other Health News

Lifestyle factors and Alzheimer's disease; what teens believe about Facebook and MySpace. more >>

Could Texting Be Good for Students?

Some teachers say the cellphone habit can have positive applications in the classroom. more >>

3 Ways to Keep Kids From Texting While Driving

Setting a good example—and setting rules—may save lives. more >>

Health Buzz: FDA Panel Backs Gardasil Use in Boys and Other Health News

Lingering effects of teen depression; can ditching kisses prevent the spread of swine flu? more >>

Is Your Teenager Struggling With School and Friends? Could Be Depression

Depression can make school and social life a struggle months later. more >>

Health Buzz: Compound Kills Cancer Stem Cells and Other Health News

What parents don't know about kids' use of Facebook and MySpace; are blue M&Ms a health food? more >>

Obama's Right: Youth Can Bridge the Gulf Between Americans and Muslims

Obama right in speech to Muslims that the planet's young people can and must bridge the gulf. more >>

Judith Palfrey: Marijuana and Kids—Is Occasional Use OK?

Parents are strongly cautioned that pot use is bad for adolescents. more >>

Depressed Teens Have Big Trouble Getting Help

How parents can make sure their kids don't fall through the cracks more >>

Bristol Palin: Poster Child for Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Palin is talking about the realities of teen motherhood, but will she persuade teens not to have sex? more >>

Relapse: One Good Reason Kids Shouldn’t Get High on 4/20 Day

Author Nic Sheff tells of his relapse after struggling with teenage drug abuse. more >>

Teaching Teenagers With Autism How to Make Friends

Class helps teens learn social skills, become less isolated. more >>

Teenagers With Autism: Want a Job?

New programs aim to keep kids with autism out of institutions. more >>

Is Gardasil More Effective in Older Teens?

A former Merck researcher says a lot of misconceptions are out there about the vaccine. more >>

Do Teenagers Need Vitamins of Their Own?

There's a One-a-Day vitamin line aimed just at teens, but is it necessary? more >>

Teen Sex and Pregnancy: Part of a Bigger Problem

The birthrate among all unmarried women accounts for nearly 40 percent of births. more >>

Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006

Highest rates in South, Southwest; lowest rates in Northeast, government reports more >>

Troubling Rise in Teen Birthrates Should Call Women to Action

What you can do to ensure your daughter doesn't become a statistic. more >>

8 Traits of Teens Who Abstain From Sex

New data show teen birthrates rising in many states. Yet, most teens aren't currently sexually active. more >>

3 Ways Teens Can Avoid Bogus Health Info Online

Kids using MySpace to look for medical information often get sketchy advice. more >>

7 Factors That Foster Teen Virginity, Pledge or No Pledge

News reports on a study of abstinence pledges and teen sex behavior overlooked several key details. more >>

Rejection of Gay Teens Linked to Later Troubles

Suicide attempts, drug use higher among those whose families don't accept them more >>

New Hampshire Students Could Start College at 16

The state considers a plan that would allow students get a head start on college. more >>

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