A study finds that adolescents who sleep for longer — and from an earlier bedtime — than their peers tend to have improved brain function and perform better at cognitive tests.
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Father’s Mental Health Can Impact Children for Years
New research from Rutgers Health revealed that when paternal depression goes undiagnosed or unaddressed, the negative social and behavioral effects on children can persist for years.
Read MoreMany Teens Overestimate Driving Skills Despite Awareness of Distraction Risks
More than a third of young drivers reported recently using a smartphone while driving, with about half of them reporting they regularly texted while driving, despite awareness of the inherent risk.
Read MoreLegalizing Cannabis Edibles Linked to Increased Adolescent Use
Researchers are reporting that legalization of youth-oriented cannabis edibles and extracts in Canada was associated with higher cannabis use among adolescents during specific study periods.
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