Adolescent chimpanzees share some of the same risk-taking behaviors as human teens, but they may be less impulsive than their human counterparts, according to new research. The study gets at age-old ...

The Diabetes-Specific Risk-Taking Inventory proved useful in assessing risk-taking behavior in adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D), but future research on potential interventions is needed.

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Negative risk-taking behavior during adolescence is often a parent’s greatest fear, and for good reason: Studies have shown that educational programs and parent nagging do little to change negative ...

The formation of personal identity and separation from family are major developmental tasks of adolescence. Feelings of immortality and exception to the consequences of risky behavior may serve to ...

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BUFFALO, N. Y. -- A national study of data collected over 12 years finds that delinquent teens marry earlier than their peers, while substance-abusing teens -- especially girls who abuse marijuana -- ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Human teenagers aren’t exactly known for their restraint. An ...

Adolescent chimpanzees share some of the same risk-taking behaviors as human teens, but they may be less impulsive than their human counterparts, according to research published by the American ...