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According to the results of the study, teenagers become better at weighing up their own interests against those of someone else. (Photo: Pixabay)

Teenager not as self-centred as thought: study

Researchers used four different methods to study their behaviour brain structure, brain function and the quality of their friendships.

06 Nov 2017 2:32 PM

Underweight women who lost 20 pounds or more at least three times between the ages of 18 and 30 were at significantly increased risk of an early menopause. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women who are underweight at greater risk of early menopause, says study

Women who experience early menopause are at risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, osteoporosis and premature death.

27 Oct 2017 9:12 AM

Researchers examined data on 110 male and 102 female athletes, ranging in age from 11 to 18 years, who sustained their first concussion while participating in sports. (Representational Image)

Teen girls may take longer to heal than boys, after concussion

Study finds girls reporting symptoms at least 28 days after sustaining concussion, while boys no longer show symptoms after 11 days.

16 Oct 2017 8:28 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study claims daughters could be reason for parents' divorce

The study also made a fascinating discovery of father's who grew up with a sister.

11 Oct 2017 2:54 PM

The same was true for boys who started drinking before 14 (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of having sex early quadruples among girls who start drinking young

The study found that girls who drink before they are 13 have a higher risk of STIs and unplanned pregnancy.

31 Aug 2017 7:02 PM

Union home minister Rajnath Singh, skill development minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy, L-G Anil Baijal and commissioner of police Amulya Patnaik at the launch of Yuva in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: Pritam Bandopadhyay)

Delhi: 2,000 teens to be trained in improving skill sets

Launching the initiative titled Yuva, Union home minister Rajnath Singh called it a move in the right direction.

30 Aug 2017 10:10 PM

The fifteen teenagers from rural Morocco had to be treated for rabies after reportedly gang raping an infected local donkey (Photo: Pixabay)

Teenagers in Morocco treated for raping rabid donkey

Authorities say there are others who are unwilling to come forward for fear of being ostracised.

16 Aug 2017 1:14 PM

Research examined the longitudinal association between depression and subsequent violence (Photo: Pixabay)

Teen depression increases risk of violence

Findings highlight the need for active and early treatment of depression in adolescents and young people.

03 Aug 2017 9:16 AM

Binge or heavy episodic drinking means four or more standard drinks within a two-hour drinking session for females, five or more drinks for males (Photo: Pixabay)

Binge drinking in teenagers affects brain

Research shows that it affects memory, attention and language and an increased risk of developing alcohol use disorder later in life.

20 Jul 2017 7:49 AM

Football may boost bone development in teens: study

Poor development at this stage is linked increased fracture risk later in life.

16 Jul 2017 12:02 PM

People with early chronotypes have earlier sleep times, while those with late chronotypes have later sleep times (Photo: AFP)

Teenagers may be naturally wired to wake up late: study

People's circadian systems synchronise with light and darkness in the environment, giving rise to chronotypes.

22 Jun 2017 7:32 PM

For boys, lowest smoking prevalence was 2.9 percent in Tajikistan and highest is 61.4 percent in Timor-Leste (Photo: Pixabay)

Teenagers around the world smoke more!

Study suggests roughly 11 percent of teenagers from around the world are addicted to tobacco.

19 Jun 2017 11:34 AM

Teen drunkenness linked to an early death: study

Researchers analyzed data from interviews hat asked people if they had ever had a drunken episode and at what age.

09 Jun 2017 12:57 PM

The research included two groups of eight youths aged 16 -17 and two groups of eight youths aged 14-15. The groups included equal numbers of boys and girls.

WhatsApp allows teens to better express themselves

Youngsters around the world use the WhatsApp application as a means of interpersonal and group communication.

29 May 2017 2:28 PM

The effects of different elements may be felt when the teenagers aren't able to control the use. (Photo: Pixabay)

Teenagers are happier than before, says new study

Their were relatively happy even with the excessive use of internet or being subject to bullying

20 Apr 2017 9:44 AM

5 teenagers arrested in UK on terror charges

The suspects, who ranged in age from 15 to 19, were held on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism.

21 Feb 2017 2:53 PM

Adults usually go for directed exploration which helps them meet their goal of the search which is not the case in most teens. (Photo: Pixabay)

Teens, young adults explore differently: Study

The idea of random exploration is what makes teens and adults not set boundaries for themselves

02 Feb 2017 10:06 AM

Two teenagers were killed by a speeding train while they were doing stunts and posing for selfies near a railway track in Delhi. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

2 teens killed trying to film stunt on Delhi rail tracks

The group had rented a DSLR camera to shoot their stunts that was to be uploaded on social media.

17 Jan 2017 8:09 AM

Through play, children learn to become a member of a social group and follow rules. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kids who interact in kindergarten will have better teenage years

Children will tend to have better social skills than others which will help them in overall growth

12 Jan 2017 8:58 AM

Being curious about sex is only a natural development among children. (Photo: Pixabay)

Let’s talk about sex

Lack of sex education will often impart an unhealthy curiosity about the body.

30 Dec 2016 12:14 AM

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