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·August 25, 2020·4 min read

Frequent Soft Drink Consumption May Make Adolescents More Aggressive

Soft drink consumption during early adolescence predicted more aggressive behavior later in teen years. Aggressive behavior at 13 also predicted increased soft drink consumption at age 16. Soft drink consumption at 13 predicted fewer depressive symptoms, but depressive symptoms did not predict soda consumption. Findings suggest reducing soda consumption during adolescence could help curb aggressive behaviors.

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·October 29, 2019·3 min read

Distinct brain region alterations in youth with psychosis spectrum disorders

Teens with psychosis spectrum disorders have significantly reduced surface areas in the orbitofrontal cortex, cingulate, precentral, and postcentral brain regions. MRI scans also revealed decreased thalamic volume.

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·November 7, 2018·2 min read

Adolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain Areas

Researchers report adolescent cannabis use alters the structural development of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that helps control higher cognitive functions.

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·November 13, 2017·3 min read

Impact of a Genetic Risk Factor For Substance Use Differs By Sex in Adolescents

Study finds a sex difference in a gene linked to substance abuse risk in adolescents.

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·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Adolescent Impatience Increases As Testosterone Rises

A new study reveals the influence testosterone levels play in adolescent decision making.

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·November 5, 2016·3 min read

You Can Teach an ‘Older Dog’ New Tricks

A new study reports adults and older adolescents can learn certain thinking skills, such as non-verbal reasoning, more effectively than younger people.