Teenagers who are part of close-knit neighborhoods and families are less likely to have sex at a young age, a new study has found.
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Peers Crucial in Shaping Boys’ Confidence in Math Skills
A new study analyzed the social mechanisms that contribute to the gender gap in math confidence. While peer comparisons seem to play a crucial role for boys, girls’ subjective evaluations are more likely to be based on objective performance.
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Stress during childhood is associated with earlier substance use in male and female adolescents, according to a study presented at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.
Read MoreToo Many Teens Are Driving Drowsy
Teens on the verge of falling asleep behind the wheel is a common threat to public safety on U.S. roadways, a new study reports.
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