Performance-enhancing drugs in athletics: Prevalence, impacts
2015 roundup of research on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in athletics and academics as well as their potential health effects. The post Performance-enhancing drugs in athletics: Research...
View ArticleHealth benefits of urban green space: Research roundup
2015 review of recent research on the relationship between the presence of urban vegetation or green space and human health and well-being. The post Health benefits of urban vegetation and green...
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2015 selection of research exploring topics such as female offenders, juvenile offenders, the effectiveness of sex-offender registries, recidivism rates and public perceptions of sex crimes. The post...
View ArticleHow income affects students' summer eating, exercise
A 2015 study in the Journal of School Health examining whether family income affects the eating and exercise habits of children during their summer break from school. The post Students’ eating and...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleNeeds, 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleTeen 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...
View ArticleHPV 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....
View ArticleLead 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...
View ArticleStudent 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleTime 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...
View ArticleMental 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...
View ArticleAre 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...
View ArticleVoter 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...
View ArticleMental 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...
View ArticleRise 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...
View ArticleDiabetes 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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