’16 & Pregnant’ and ‘Teen Mom’ Contributed to Record Decline in U.S. Teen Childbearing...
Television series 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom have had an impact on teen birth rates—but not in the way critics of the shows originally thought they might. Rather than glamorising teen pregnancy, a...
'16 & Pregnant' and 'Teen Mom' Contributed to Record Decline in U.S. Teen Childbearing...
Television series 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom have had an impact on teen birth rates—but not in the way critics of the shows originally thought they might. Rather than glamorising teen pregnancy, a...
It’s more than emotional turmoil but many teens outgrow their problems
Almost a third of males and more than half of females have an episode of depression or anxiety during their teens. However many episodes, especially when brief in duration, are limited to these teenage...
Teens’ sleep impacted by electronic media use
More than 70% of South Australian teenagers are experiencing insufficient sleep on every school night, with many reporting the overuse of electronic media such as the internet, video games and mobile phones, which could...
Teens' sleep impacted by electronic media use
More than 70% of South Australian teenagers are experiencing insufficient sleep on every school night, with many reporting the overuse of electronic media such as the internet, video games and mobile phones, which could...
Should You Take Your Vitamins?
Americans spend $28 billion on multivitamins per year, but are consumers throwing away their money? According to a recent editorial in The Annals of Internal Medicine, multivitamins are not only a waste of money,...
Science struggles with pet ownership
It is relatively safe to say that pets can be good for people in a number of ways. When people go walking with a dog, they’re more likely to have conversations with strangers. And...
Teen Concussions Increase Risk for Depression
Teens with a history of concussions are more than three times as likely to suffer from depression as teens who have never had a concussion, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent...
Tips to Healthy Swimming
Follow the helpful tips below for healthier swimming in Western Australia's rivers and beaches.
1. Avoid swimming after heavy rainfall (>10mm).
After heavy rainfall (>10mm) rain collects pollutants from our streets, gardens and farms, before it...
Drivers Engaged in Other Tasks About 10% of the Time
Drivers eat, reach for the phone, text, or otherwise take their eyes off the road about 10% of the time they are behind the wheel, according to a study using video technology and in-vehicle...
