New research published in the British Medical Journal suggests that teens who have behavioral problems are more likely to suffer from mental or personal problems as adults. For the study, researchers looked at health data on 3,500 people that began when the people were in their teens and followed them for 40 years. Investigators found that teens who displayed such problematic behaviors as disobedience, lying, truancy, or poor response to discipline were more likely to have problems maintaining...
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If you think a problem with ozone is limited to the great outdoors, scientists say you need to think again. Ozone produced by office photocopiers and... Read more »
A new study found that breastfeeding for at least two months can lower the risk of a childhood breathing disorder. This breathing problem usually... Read more »