August 2010

A large study by U.S. and Australian researchers suggests that puberty can be associated with a substantial increase in violent and socially aggressive behaviour.
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Youngsters who have trouble resolving problems with others also at risk of becoming bullies, victims or both, researchers say.
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A study of 2-year-olds in Oregon finds that almost 20 percent watch more than the recommended two hours of television a day.
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Teaching first-time mothers to feed their infants "responsively" results in the babies being more likely to become healthy eaters, which reduces their risk of obesity, U.S. researchers say.
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Too much time spent watching television and playing video games can double the risk of attention problems in children and young adults, new research finds.
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Parents who conceive through in vitro fertilization (IVF) can rest easy - their children will be just as moody as other teenagers conceived "the old fashioned way" but no more so or less so. That's the conclusion of new research from the Netherlands.
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Children of mothers who favour or reject one child are more likely to suffer depressive symptoms as middle-age adults, new research suggests.
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July 2010

Neither attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) nor medications used to treat it have a long-term impact on kids' growth, a new study published online in The Journal of Pediatrics suggests.
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The different ways mothers and fathers play with their child helps shape a toddler's view of what is masculine and what is feminine, new research suggests.
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School friends may play a major role in your teen's academic success, a new study suggests.
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At least for young girls, being open and honest is the key to better relationships and a happier life, a new study suggests.
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Men who attempted suicide before age 18 are much more likely to abuse their girlfriends or wives, according to a study from the Oregon Social Learning Center in Eugene.
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Children whose parents set limits on the amount of time spent watching television actually watch less TV, a new study finds.
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Contrary to the conventional wisdom, most girls who start developing a year or two before their classmates don't face any more long-term problems than their peers, according to a new study.
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A new German study links alcohol, smoking and coffee drinking to higher rates of migraine and tension headaches among teens and young adults.
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A new study may reassure parents about what they believe -- or hope - is true: Teenagers tend to mature as they get older.
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