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A good mood is infectious among teens

Good Moods Infectious Among Teens, Depression Is Not

Researchers say happy adolescents appear to help others avoid or recover from depression
Electronic cigarette use is associated with initiation of combustible tobacco product smoking among adolescents

E-Cig Use Linked to Combustible Tobacco Use in Teens

Increased likelihood of initiation of combustible tobacco product smoking among young teenagers
High levels of physical activity during the early teen years might reduce the risk of diabetes later in life

Exercise in Early Adolescence May Ward Off Diabetes Later On

Findings shows insulin resistance peaks in early adolescence, so exercise crucial during this period
Teens who frequently use social media are more likely to say they struggle with mental health concerns that are not being addressed

More Social Media Use Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Teens

Those on social media sites for longer than two hours a day more likely to report mental health concerns
For 11- to 15-year olds

Concomitant Administration of 9vHPV With MCV4/Tdap Feasible

Noninferior to intermittent administration of vaccines for 11- to 15-year olds
Four out of 10 girls and six out of 10 boys

CDC: Too Few U.S. Adolescents Getting HPV Vaccination

4 out of 10 girls, 6 out of 10 boys haven't started series
Many young cancer patients -- especially females -- have limited awareness about options to preserve their fertility

Cancer Patients Lack Awareness of Fertility Preservation Options

Almost one in three not told cancer treatment might affect future fertility
Fewer than half of U.S. teenagers aged 15 to 19 are having sex

CDC: U.S. Teens Waiting Longer to Have Sex

Report finds fewer than half of those aged 15 to 19 have had intercourse
While many experts have called for a ban on "heading" the ball in youth soccer because they believe it is a leading cause of concussions

Body Contact of Players Blamed for Most Soccer Concussions

Limiting aggressive contact would be more effective than just banning 'heading' of ball, researcher says
Many overweight and obese teens don't believe they have a weight problem

Many Overweight Teens Don’t See Their Weight As a Problem

Around 40 percent think their weight is about right, British researchers find