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Internet Addiction and Suicide: A Concerning Link in Chinese Teens

January 4, 2025

Suicide is a serious problem among adolescents worldwide, and researchers are looking into why some teens might be more at risk than others. One factor that's been getting a lot of attention is internet addiction. Up until now, not many studies have really delved into how much excessive internet use

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Why Does Sexual Identity Matter for Adult Suicide Risks?

January 3, 2025

Imagine this: a person's sexual identity can influence their mental health in adulthood. But how? A recent study dug into this topic. They looked at a bunch of adults in their early and mid-adulthood years. The goal? To find out if having a flexible sexual identity, what scientists call "sexual flui

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Why Do Some LGBTQ+ Teens Have More Psychotic Experiences?

January 3, 2025

You might think that psychotic experiences (PE) are rare. But for LGBTQ+ teens, they're more common. Why? Researchers believe it's because these teens face different challenges in their social world, both good and bad. For instance, they might deal with more bullying or have less social support. Thi

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Educated Village Leaders Help Kids Excel: A Study from China

January 3, 2025

A recent study from China has discovered something pretty cool. It looks into how the education level of village leaders affects the academic performance of teenagers in rural areas. According to data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), villages with well-educated chiefs see better academic

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Reducing Surgery in Breast Cancer Patients: A New Approach

January 2, 2025

You might be wondering how breast cancer treatment is evolving. One big change is how doctors handle the lymph nodes under the arms. In the past, removing a bunch of these nodes after chemo was standard. But now, research shows that this might not always be necessary. Imagine this: a patient gets c

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Checking Out Kids' Teeth: A Closer Look at Tooth Wear

January 2, 2025

Ever wondered how much your teeth wear out? Scientists decided to take a peek at kids' and teens' teeth to find out. They used two different methods: one that just looked at the teeth (qualitative), and another that measured the teeth with digital models (quantitative). The idea was that the measuri

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Epic Rescue: How a Young Hiker Was Saved from Wilderness

January 1, 2025

On a sunny Saturday, a 20-year-old hiker found themselves in trouble deep in California's Ventana Wilderness. The hiker, located near Sykes Hot Springs, needed urgent help. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team sprang into action. They hiked 16 miles through rough terrain to reach the

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Glow-in-the-Dark Stars: The Magic of Swedish Fjords

January 1, 2025

Have you ever wondered how some sea creatures light up the dark ocean? Let's talk about the European brittle star, which has a unique trick up its sleeve—or rather, at the tips of its arms. These arms glow a soft blue, but how do they manage that? The answer is a chemical called coelenterazine. Here

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Parental Partnerships in Helping Teens Avoid Smoking: A Comprehensive Look

December 30, 2024

Do you know that 90% of smokers start as teenagers? This is why it's crucial to look into how parents can help prevent their kids from picking up this bad habit. Scientists decided to study this by searching through scientific papers and blogs from places like PubMed and Google Scholar. They wanted

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Health Survey in Asthma: A Fresh Look at Time and Words

December 30, 2024

Researchers are exploring new ways to track time and describe symptoms in people with asthma and other lung diseases. They're using a mix of methods to find the best approach. One tool they're testing is the EQ-5D-5L, a health survey that asks about daily life activities, pain or discomfort, anxiety