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How Teen Stress Shapes the Brain

June 18, 2026

Inside the developing teenage brain, stress leaves more than just emotional marks—it physically reshapes how information travels. New research zeroes in on cortisol, the hormone that spikes when teens face pressure, and how its levels affect the brain’s wiring. In a group of 222 adolescents from fin

health

Teen Suicide Thoughts: What School and Personal Stuff Have to Do With It

May 30, 2026

A new look at why teens think about ending their lives shows that both the classroom vibe and how kids feel inside themselves matter a lot. Researchers asked nearly three thousand Spanish teens, about half girls, to share how they feel at school and online. They also asked them about their own thoug

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Sports activities might help teens in rural Nepal feel better mentally

May 19, 2026

In rural Nepal, many teens struggle with mental health issues but have little access to support. Researchers tested whether adding fun sports like football, dance, and martial arts could make a difference. They designed a 10-month program that included weekly sports sessions, community events, and h

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Condoms Matter for Ugandan Teens Living with HIV

May 7, 2026

Around the world, young people face tough choices when it comes to protecting their health. In Eastern Uganda, one of the biggest worries for teens living with HIV is spreading the virus or catching a resistant strain. Even though condoms are known to block transmission, many of these teens still sk

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Teens and Dementia: What Young People Actually Know

March 31, 2026

A new survey took a close look at how much 11 to 18-year-olds in England understand about dementia. The research team wanted to see whether knowing about the condition differs across groups like gender, family income, or where someone lives. They also tried to figure out which experiences—like havin

crime

Teen Internet Use and Risk of Online Abuse in Tanzania

March 29, 2026

In Tanzania, a large part of the population is young. Many teens now spend more time online than ever before. Researchers wanted to see how everyday habits affect the chance of being abused through images online. They used a survey that asked 1, 014 teens between 12 and 20 years old about the

education

Smartphones at School: How They Affect Teens’ Focus

March 11, 2026

The study looks at how teens use phones while in class and whether it changes the way they keep their minds on tasks. Researchers followed kids from 11 to 18 years old, watching what they did with their devices during lessons. They found that the more a student’s phone was used for non‑academic thin

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Kids, Screen Time and High Blood Pressure

March 3, 2026

Studies show that more than just being overweight can raise blood pressure in teens. Long hours spent on the internet or playing video games may be a hidden factor that contributes to this problem. Researchers wanted to find out how these digital habits affect the way blood pressure behaves througho

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Idol Fever: What Drives Teens to Love Their Stars

February 28, 2026

The study looks at why young people in China become obsessed with pop idols. It follows a group of teenagers and adults as they start to admire singers, actors or dancers. Researchers noticed that the first step is curiosity. Seeing a new music video or a viral dance clip sparks interest, a

health

Video Games, Screens, and the Rising Weight of Mexican Teens

February 24, 2026

Mexico faces a growing health challenge: more than 40 % of its teenagers are now overweight or obese, and the number has climbed from about 17. 6 % to 18. 1 % between 2020 and 2023. One major factor is the surge in screen time that began during the COVID‑19 lockdowns. Kids gained early and easier