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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

2 Feb 2017 10:06 AM IST

About 11% of those who only read others posts - quit smoking; and only 8% of study participants that never visited quit smoking. (Photo: Pixabay)

If Parents can smoke, it's okay for us: 89 per cent teenagers

A study reveals that 87 per cent teenagers believe that watching actors smoke in movies promotes smoking among the...

5 Dec 2017 5:04 AM IST

Addicted teenagers had significantly higher scores in depression, anxiety, insomnia severity and impulsivity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smartphone addiction may cause depression, anxiety: study

The study was conducted to measure levels of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter in the brain that slows...

4 Dec 2017 12:20 PM IST

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 IST

Willingness to talk about condoms, is one of the strongest predictors of whether a couple will engage in safer sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Online health programs promote safe-sex skills in teen girls

Other improvements that persisted after four months included more positive attitudes about condoms, increased knowledge...

7 Dec 2017 1:46 PM IST

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 IST