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Oct 11, 2016 05:15 AM EDT

Chores For Girls May Result To Low Self-Esteem, Boys Must Have Equal Share

Chores given to girls is overwhelming and can affect their self-esteem.

May 24, 2016 04:10 AM EDT

Growth Spurts Make Teenage Boys More Clumsy And Awkward, Study Reveals

A recent study revealed that teenage boys' awkwardness and clumsiiness is directly associated to growth spurts.

Feb 22, 2016 03:35 PM EST

The HPV Vaccine Is Significantly Lowering Infection Rates

Thank the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for lowering the risk of cancer-causing HPV strains among girls. The vaccine is currently recommended for young girls and boys aged 11 to 12.

Feb 04, 2016 08:45 PM EST

ADHD Linked To Obesity Risk In Girls

Did you know that ADHD may increase the risk of obesity, particularly in girls?

Oct 12, 2015 01:35 PM EDT

It Dawned On Researchers--Summer Babies Are Healthier

Babies born in the summer are more likely to be healthier than those born in in other seasons, according to a recent study. It dawned on the researchers--it's probably all that sun.

Oct 05, 2015 12:16 PM EDT

Cell Phones: Compulsive Texting In Teenage Girls Lowers Academic Performance

We all love our cell phones, but too much time in front of an artificially lit screen can be detrimental to our eyes and our attention spans.

Sep 04, 2015 02:10 PM EDT

Autism: Boys, Girls With Behavioral Disorder Have Different Brain Structures

New findings published in the journal Molecular Autism show that brain differences between boys and girls may help explain certain discrepancies. For instance, girls with autism display less repetitive and restrictive behaviors than boys do.

Jun 28, 2015 11:52 PM EDT

A Solid Friendship Can Help Children From Low-Income Backgrounds Thrive

New findings published in the British Journal of Psychology reveal that friendship is very important for children, particularly those coming from a low-income background. The study results showed that relationships like these can make many of them more resilient.

Jun 26, 2015 11:39 PM EDT

Sports And Injury: Teen Girls Suffer From Higher Rates Of 'Overuse' Injuries

Female athletes are significantly more likely to suffer from overuse injuries when compared to their male counterparts, a recent study suggests.

Jun 24, 2015 03:29 PM EDT

Study Suggest There Is No Link Between Autism And Delivery Modes

Could there be any connection between delivery modes and autism risk?

Feb 27, 2015 02:08 PM EST

Aggressive Male Adolescents Are Probably Going To Be Stronger As Teenagers

Boys will be boys, as they say, but a new study shows that more aggressive adolescents are likely to develop into stronger teenagers.

Jun 16, 2014 01:37 PM EDT

Caffeine Has Different Effects on Boys and Girls After Puberty

With the rise in the consumption in caffeinated beverages, Jennifer Temple of the University of Buffalo thought it would be appropriate to document differences among boys and girls following caffeine intake.