teenagers

Teens 'miss out' on cancer trials

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Thu, 11/27/2008 - 7:41pm

Teenagers with cancer are not being included in clinical trials which could improve their chances of survival, UK research shows.



 

Apple dominates the teen vote, but…

ZDNET - Between the Lines  Wed, 10/08/2008 - 6:04am

Teenagers just love their Apple gear as the iPhone and iPod widen their lead among this fickle set. According to a Piper Jaffray report Apple is dominating teenagers’ buying patterns.



 

Kids keep parents in the dark about cyberbullying

CNET Tech blog  Sat, 10/04/2008 - 12:59pm

A study finds that online bullying is pervasive among teenagers, but few report the incidents to their parents or other adults.



 

Neb. Officials: Parents Misusing Infant Drop-Off Law

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 09/29/2008 - 7:37am

A law intended to protect abandoned infants in Nebraska is having an unexpected effect. So far, 14 children — many preteens or teenagers — have been dropped off at hospitals.

Now state officials, who say parents fed up with raising unruly older children are misusing the law, are calling on the legislature to restrict the age to younger children.



 

Gaming Developers Meet in Austin

KEYE - CBS 42  Fri, 09/19/2008 - 3:07pm

A recent study finds 97 percent of America's teenagers play videogames for fun. And their fun has turned into big profits for the multi-billion dollar gaming industry.



 

Convincing Teenagers To Go Green

KEYE - CBS 42  Thu, 09/18/2008 - 5:11pm

Many consumers are turning to organic and all-natural shampoos, lotions, and soaps. Now the industry is pushing to reach the youngest and possibly the most unlikely customers.



 

Teen drivers with ADD a problem on the road

CNN.com - Health  Mon, 09/15/2008 - 8:17am

Getting a driver's license is a rite of passage for many teenagers, but the process was a bit more challenging for 19-year-old Tosha Mulligan.

She has attention deficit disorder, a condition that can bring serious problems for teen drivers -- and those on the road with them.



 

Young 'ignorant on mental health'

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Sat, 09/06/2008 - 7:26pm

Almost half of all teenagers cannot name a single mental health condition, according to a poll of schoolchildren.



 

More teens surviving with cancer

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Wed, 08/20/2008 - 6:10pm

Cancer survival rates for teenagers and young adults in Britain are rising, figures show.



 

Georgetown Discussing Youth Curfew

KEYE - CBS 42  Tue, 08/12/2008 - 5:05pm

Cracking down on crime in Georgetown may mean cracking down on teenagers staying out late. The city council is considering an ordinance banning kids 16 and under from city streets...