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• Christian organization raises concerns about harmful TV content

  The Family Research Council (FRC), a conservative advocacy group, has urged the federal government to seek a Supreme Court review of a case regarding indecent television programming. more...

• Report: Confidant training can benefit victims of trauma

  Individuals who experience trauma are at risk of developing a variety of emotional problems, including severe depression, anxiety and substance abuse. more...

• Teen fathers at risk of receiving limited education

  A new study from Economic Inquiry reveals that teenagers who become fathers are at an increased risk of dropping out of school. more...

• Many adolescent boys lack motivation to exercise, prefer staying indoors

  Exercise can help teenagers avoid problems such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse. However, a new study from Michigan State University researchers reveals that many adolescents lack motivation to engage in physical activity. more...

• Outside opinion dictates women's body image, study says

  A new study suggests that women base their body image primarily on how other people view their appearance. more...

• Brain reaction to social rejection similar to physical pain, study says

  A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that physical pain and social rejection have a similar effect on humans. more...

• Study: Mental health problems during childhood have long-term effects

  Children who suffer from psychological problems are at risk of experiencing economic and social problems during adulthood, according to a new study. more...

• Study: Children with epilepsy at risk to develop psychiatric conditions

  A new study reveals that children who have epilepsy are more likely to develop psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety, depression and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). more...

• Staying up all night leads to risky behavior, study finds

  A new report reveals that sleepless nights can lead to addictive behavior and risky decision-making. more...

• New book offers exercise tips for autistic children

  Exercise can help children with autism improve their motor function skills, according to a new book by a renowned fitness expert. more...

• Mobile app alerts parents about their child's unsafe driving

  A young adult in Massachusetts has designed a mobile application that aims to prevent problem teens from texting and speaking on their phones while driving. more...

• Study: Mild levels of stress can still cause long-term problems

  A new study reveals that mild forms of stress can lead to long-term disabilities that can prevent people from doing their jobs. more...

• Gene variation raises vulnerability to fetal alcohol issues

  An inherited gene variation may explain why some male children of drunken mothers suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), while some offspring turn out healthy. more...

• Study: Low iron during early pregnancy bad for child

  A new study indicates that iron deficiency during early pregnancy can negatively impact an unborn child's brain development. more...

• NFL upsets linked to domestic violence, study finds

  A new report reveals that some football fans turn to domestic violence when their favorite team loses. more...

• Study: Stress can damage immune system

  A new study in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity reveals that high stress levels can create a bacterial imbalance in one's stomach. more...

• Survey: One-third of mothers drink alcohol during pregnancies

  A new study reveals that alcohol use during pregnancy is common and is associated with significant threats to the development of children. more...

• Food serves as cure to loneliness, researchers find

  A new study reveals that certain comfort foods can help people feel less lonely. more...

• Certain words scare parents from enrolling their kids in studies, report says

  Parents of children who suffer from a learning disability or emotional disorder may want to enroll their kids into programs that aim to treat their condition. However, many adults are wary of these sessions. more...

• Study: Many depressed dads spank their kids

  A new study reveals that depressed fathers are four times more likely to spank their children. In addition, dads who suffer from the mental disorder are less likely to read to their kids. more...

• Study: Japan earthquake may impact victims' mental health for many years

  An official from the University of London said that the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan will have a long-term psychological impact on tens of thousands of people. more...

• Breastfeeding linked to future academic success for children, study says

  A new study reveals that as few as four weeks of breastfeeding for a newborn baby can contribute to their academic achievement during adolescence. more...

• Medical experts discuss problems with mental health treatment for kids

  A new report reveals several major setbacks in the medical approach to pediatric mental health disorders. more...

• Opposite-gender parental monitoring can reduce drinking problems, study says

  A new study reveals that parental monitoring of opposite-gender children may help curb alcohol consumption among young people. more...

• Unpleasant work experience can impact mental health, researchers find

  A new report in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine reveals that a poor job environment can negatively affect an individual's mental health. more...

• Study: Collaborative healthcare treatment can help opioid addicts

  A new report from Boston University (BU) researchers indicates that a collaborative-care approach can help opioid addicts recover from their condition. more...

• Study: Young people with negative body image avoid looking at models

  A new study from Ohio State researchers indicates that young people who are unhappy about their bodies look through fitness and fashion magazines differently than those who are more secure about their appearance. more...

• Gene variation may explain why some teens abuse alcohol, study says

  A new study reveals that a genetic variation in the brain activity of certain adolescents may explain why some problem teens binge drink. more...

• Study: Some women avoid male service providers to sidestep stereotypes

  A new report in the Journal of Consumer Research reveals that many women prefer to be helped by female service providers in certain situations because they fear ridicule around men. more...

• Study links depression and kidney disease

  Individuals who suffer from depression may be at risk of developing kidney failure, according to new study. more...

• Mixed-gender friendships in early adolescence linked to substance abuse among girls

  New research indicates that girls who form close friendships with boys during early adolescence may be at risk of developing substance abuse problems. more...

• Classroom setting can impact children's mental health

  A new study in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior reveals that inadequate classroom environments may be linked to certain mental health issues among children. more...

• National study reveals that teen eating disorders are a major public health concern

  A new study reveals that the number of American teens who suffer from eating disorders and struggle with related mental disorders is higher than previously expected. more...

• Stimulating anti-anxiety brain circuit can calm nerves, study says

  A recent study on lab mice reveals that scientists may have found a new treatment for anxiety disorders. more...

• Survey shows that three-quarters of U.S. teachers have not addressed cyberbullying

  A new survey reveals that only about one in four K-12 teachers in the U.S. have taught their students how to handle incidents of cyberbullying within the last 12 months. more...

• Safe teen driving bill garners widespread support

  The number one killer of American youths is motor vehicle accidents. Over the last five years, more than 40,000 teens have died in car crashes while hundreds of thousands more have suffered life-altering injuries. more...

• New study reveals severity of bipolar disorder

  A new study in the journal Archives of General Psychiatry reveals that the debilitating effects of bipolar disorder (BD) typically last longer than those caused by epilepsy and cancer, but patients who have the psychiatric condition receive significantly less treatment. more...

• Researchers say exercise can help people stop craving, using marijuana

  A new study from Vanderbilt University researchers reveals that exercise can help people kick their cannabis habit. more...

• Smell at home linked to student achievement, survey says

  Many past studies have examined a variety of factors that contribute to academic underachievement among children. However, a new study reveals a potential new cause: smell. more...

• Parenting style can influence teens' alcohol consumption, report concludes

  A new report from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden states that parental involvement may be the most effective way to keep problem teens from abusing alcohol. more...

• Study: Depression and anxiety sufferers report ailments differently

  A new study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology reveals that depression and anxiety can influence the manner in which individuals report physical ailments such as headaches and nausea. more...

• Black people who identify with their race are generally happier, study finds

  New research reveals that black people who identify strongly with their racial identities are more likely to experience happiness than those who do not embrace their ethnic groups. more...

• Study: African Americans who experience racism may develop anxiety problems

  A new study reveals that African Americans who face a significant amount of racial discrimination are at risk of developing anxiety disorders. more...

• Marijuana use among teens can lead to psychotic symptoms, researchers find

  A new study reveals that problem teens who smoke marijuana are at risk of experiencing psychotic symptoms and developing mental problems later in life. more...

• Scientists find genetic variation associated with bipolar disorder

  A new report in the American Journal of Human Genetics indicates that a previously unrecognized susceptibility factor of bipolar disorder has been discovered. more...

• Nicotine addiction among teens can inhibit brain activity, researchers find

  A new report by UCLA researchers indicates that problem teens who smoke cigarettes can experience problems with brain functioning. more...

• Having a best friend keeps kids active, study reveals

  A new study in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise reveals that children who have a best friend can improve their levels of physical activity and overall health. more...

• Study: Freedom to choose their activities can help autistic individuals

  A new report in the journal Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) reveals that autistic individuals who are given the option to choose their own leisure activities can improve their communication and social skills. more...

• Facebook boosts young people's self-esteem, study finds

  A new study from Cornell University researchers reveals that Facebook can help improve the self-esteem of college students. more...

• Study implies that electricity creates unnatural cycle for humans

  A new study that appears in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that the existence of electricity may contribute to behavioral and emotional problems in humans. more...

• ASD cases rise in Norway due to more thorough clinical evaluations

  A recent Norwegian study indicates that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) among children is significantly higher than in past decades because of advancements in medical care and clinical testing. more...

• Study: Bladder control may reduce impulsive behavior

  A new study reveals that a full bladder may help people restrain their impulses, whereas an empty bladder can lead to more irrational decisions. more...