A study of 3,000 boys who had been in car accidents suggests that those who have ADHD are more than a third more likely to be in a car accident than others their age. Experts say distraction is probably to blame, and they urge young drivers who have ADHD to be particularly careful about minimizing distractions, using a seatbelt, and maintaining a legal speed.
Autism is a neurological disorder which effects approximately 1 in every 110 children, boys more than girls, in the United States. It is... Read more »
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We all know that parents impact children in a number of ways. We hand off certain physical attributes, predispositions to certain... Read more »
“The Washington briefing, hosted by the American Legacy Foundation, addressed the presence of tobacco use in films and its proven... Read more »
Results from a new survey show that few adolescent boys are getting information about contraception, HIV, and other sexually transmitted diseases... Read more »
New research published in the journal Hypertension suggests that teenage boys who have normal blood pressure are three to four times more likely... Read more »
According to a new study, teenage boys who perform heavy farm work may have stiffer bones than other boys their age, and this may cause them to be... Read more »
It's long been known that men have a higher risk of developing heart disease, but new research has found that these higher risks begin in adolescence... Read more »
Children and teenagers of both sexes are overweight, but new research suggests that boys and girls become obese in very different ways. According to... Read more »