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Menthol flavor most popular among young smokers, research shows
The new e-cigarette flavor ban has a notable exemption: menthol. Research shows that menthol cigarette use is highest among young smokers. The post Menthol flavor most popular among young smokers,...
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Teen vaping: Is it really a gateway to cigarette smoking?
We’ve summarized scholarship on adolescent vaping, such as work examining its prevalence and perceived risks, in this research roundup. The post Teen vaping: Is it really a gateway to cigarette...
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Race, income, education explain disparities in asthma
Beyond race, factors including income, education level, insurance status and health literacy are linked to children’s asthma outcomes, including severity of and control over the condition. The post...
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A dose of research on the flu shot
Who gets the flu shot, who doesn't, and why? The post A dose of research on the flu shot appeared first on Journalist's Resource.
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Diabetes diagnoses rising in youth, especially among minorities
Type 1 diabetes diagnoses have rapidly risen for Hispanic youth in comparison to other racial and ethnic groups, a recent study finds. The post Diabetes diagnoses rising in youth, especially among...
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Rise in minimum wage linked to fewer teen pregnancies
A $1 increase in the minimum wage is associated with a 2 percent drop in the teen birth rate, suggests a new study in the American Journal of Public Health. The post Rise in minimum wage linked to...
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Mental health care coverage for young adults under the ACA
2014 study in Health Affairs analyzing how the implementation of the Dependant Coverage Provision of the ACA helped boost rates of young persons seeking mental health treatment. The post Evidence on...
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Voter preregistration laws and election turnout for young adults
2016 study in the American Journal of Political Science that looks at the effectiveness of preregistration laws, which allow youth to register to vote before they are eligible to vote. The post Do...
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Are children who need tutoring motivated by praise or money?
2016 research brief from Scholars Strategy Network that looks at whether praise or money is a more effective tool for encouraging adolescents to complete after-school tutoring sessions. The post Is...
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Mental health benefits of outdoor adventures on young adults
Adolescents and young adults are spending less time outdoors and more time glued to screens—computer, TV, tablet and cell phones, according to numerous studies. A 2015 Australian study published in...
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Time of day and student productivity in high schools, middle schools
Public school administrators are continually looking for ways to boost student achievement. In recent decades, some school districts have lengthened school days and others have experimented with...
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The characterstics of juvenile offenders who stop committing crimes
2016 study published in Criminology that looks at the characteristics of juvenile offenders who stopped committing crimes. The post The characteristics of juvenile offenders who stop committing crimes...
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How female science, math teachers influence STEM careers
2016 study published in Social Problems that looks at how female math and science teachers influence high school students’ decisions to major in STEM fields. The post How female science, math teachers...
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Student suspension: Impact on academic achievement by race
2016 study published in Social Problems that examines how racial disparities in school suspension rates affect racial differences in student achievement in math and reading. The post Student...
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Lead poisoning: Sources of exposure, health effects
2016 collection of research about lead poisoning, including sources of exposure, health effects and policy implications. The post Lead poisoning: Sources of exposure, health effects and policy...
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HPV vaccines: Safety, youth vaccination rates and male participation
2016 collection of research that looks at the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine from various angles, including vaccination rates, vaccine safety and the real and perceived barriers to vaccination....
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Teen drivers: Effect of Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) decals
2015 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine that examines the long-term effect of New Jersey’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) decal requirement for young drivers. The post...
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How childhood stress increases risk for adult chronic disease
Heart disease is the single leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly one in four Americans dying from heart-related chronic illnesses each year, according to the U.S. Centers for...
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Needs, experiences of homeless, LGBTQ youth; Survey findings
2015 report from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law that focuses on the needs of gender and sexual minority youth, who are over-represented within the homeless population and face more...
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How high school sports affect leadership skills, volunteerism
2015 study from Cornell University and Southern Illinois University that explores how participating in high-school sports may influence a person's job prospects, leadership skills and late-life...
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