Sometimes it seems like teen texting is way out of control. But a new study has found a silver lining to the constant cyber chatter. It turns out that texting can help adolescent diabetes patients keep better tabs on their blood glucose levels and adhere more closely to their medication plans. In a pilot study, [...]
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Texting 4 Ur Health
August 4th, 2010 by Karen Feldscher · No Comments · Current Events, Obesity Prevention, Technology, Teen Health, Teens, healthcare
Tags: cyber·diabetes·health·health management·nutrition·Teens·text messaging·texting
High School Drop-Outs: Who is at Risk?
July 31st, 2010 by admin · No Comments · Current Events, Teen Health, Teens, healthcare
by Samantha Burns Did you know that a third of the youth in the United States do not finish high school on time? Are you at risk for dropping out or falling behind? A recent study entitled “Childhood and Adolescent-onset Psychiatric Disorders, Substance Use, and Failure to Graduate High School on Time” published online in [...]
Tags: ADHD·conduct disorder·dropouts·high school·mental health·smoking·substance abuse·tobacco use
