Bullying has become a common phenomenon in cyberspace with nearly 72 per cent of teens reporting at least one incident of cyber bullying during the past year, says a new study.
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Scientists Warn Of Caffeine Intoxication By Drinking Energy Drinks
I see many people every day and most of them choose to have an energy drink for their breakfast or as part of their breakfast. Energy drinks are quite popular these days, but scientists at the John Hopkins Medical Institutions warn that energy drinks could lead to caffeine intoxication and other health problems. The scientists argue that warning labels should be placed on all beverages that contain caffeine.
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In a Tangle of Young Lips, a New Sex Rebellion is Brewing in Chile
Chile, long considered to have among the most traditional social mores in South America, is crashing headlong into that reputation with its precocious teenagers. Chile’s youths are living in a period of sexual exploration that, academics and government officials say, is like nothing the country has witnessed before. (Pics)
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Obesity Leads to Liver Damage in Teens
Problems associated with over-eating begin to mount
In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants.
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Teens Buying Online but Spending Less
Teens are notoriously weird shoppers online
Nearly six out of 10 US teens surveyed have made a purchase online, according to a June 2008 study conducted by OTX and The Intelligence Group. Responding online buying teens said they spent an average of $46 every month, and more than one-quarter spent $50 or more.
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Teens Turning to Drugs for Sexual High
Drugs and alcohol are becoming a growing part of teenager sex lives
More and more teenagers in Europe are turning to alcohol and drugs to improve their sex lives, a new study has revealed.
Researchers questioned 1,341 young people in nine cities across Europe – a third of men aged 16 to 35 and a quarter of females surveyed said they drank only to hit new sexual peaks.
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Teens Signal Shift in Internet Usage
Contrary to some studies, teens show a wide range of online interests
Most Internet users worldwide use the Web primarily for e-mail and search, according to a global survey conducted by Gartner during the fourth quarter of 2007.
Online banking is the third most popular use of the Internet (except in emerging markets), while sharing photos, videos and files is the fourth. However…
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Growing Up Online
Nearly all teens in the US have grown up using the Internet
Nearly all US teens ages 12 to 17 use the Internet, according to a September-November 2007 Pew Internet & American Life study.
The 94% of teen respondents who reported accessing the Internet are doing so frequently. Two-thirds of teenage Internet users (63%) reported going online daily, while 35% use the Internet multiple times per day.
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Computer Games Shown to Make Players Less Violent
Contrary to popular belief, a new study of computer gamers has found that a session in front of World of Warcraft can make players less stressed and more calm.
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