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Articles from May 2011
- Majority of American adults support ban on menthol tobacco products
Many adolescents smoke menthol cigarettes when they first experiment with the harmful substance. The products' minty flavoring makes it more appealing to some Americans. more...
- Sense of responsibility to parents linked to academic performance
Adolescents who feel more responsible to their parents are more likely to perform better in school, a new study reveals. more...
- Study: Many teens cherish online possessions
A new study suggests that parents who are worried about their children's dependence on digital technologies are justified in their concerns. more...
- Medical experts identify new self-harming behavior among troubled teens
Physicians from Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) are concerned about a growing trend among adolescents called Self-Embedding Behavior (SEB), which is a form of self-harm. more...
- Children's criminal behaviors linked to mom's law-abiding status
This past weekend was Mother's Day, an annual event in which children recognize the positive impact that their moms have had on their lives. more...
- Study: Low self-esteem can trigger impulsive spending
Teenagers who have low self-esteem are at risk of developing depression or suicidal thoughts, according to FamilyFirstAid.org. more...
- Study: Sex, coffee and anger can lead to strokes among young adults
A new study reveals that having sex and drinking coffee, while not necessarily at the same time, can increase someone's risk of suffering a stroke. more...
- New research says nicotine and cocaine have similar effect on brain
A new study reveals that nicotine's effects on the brain are similar to those caused by cocaine. more...
- Study: Some men turn to violence to prove their manhood
Many men use aggression in an attempt to protect or reclaim their masculinity, a new study reveals. more...
- Perception of the past can dictate the present, study finds
A new study reveals that an individual's perception of their past can have a strong influence on their current state of mind. more...