According to a new national poll by a team at the University of Michigan, two in three parents say their child feels insecure about their appearance.
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U.S. Teens’ Drinking, Smoking Declines While Vaping & Pot Use Keep Rising
Fewer U.S. teenagers are drinking and smoking these days, but marijuana and vaping have gained in popularity — particularly among kids with lots of unsupervised free time.
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A new study has examined the impact passive screen use has on a young child’s cognitive development. It found that screen exposure—whether that be from a TV or mobile device—can be beneficial, depending on the context in which it’s viewed.
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Depression is on the rise in the United States, according to sobering new research from Columbia University and City University of New York.
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