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A survey called “Monitoring the Future” found that teens are using cigarettes and alcohol at historically low levels. But what should be seen as a victory is dampened by the news that teen drug use has increased with regard to marijuana and synthetic drug use. The survey, which polled 46,773

For years, studies and researchers have pointed to a supposed gender gap with regard to math performance, pointing to females as the fairer sex. But a University of Wisconsin-Madison study is debunking that as a myth, instead pointing to social and cultural factors as the reason for any gender discrepancies. The researchers

While some people are drawn to malls during the holiday season, lured by special sales and the energy of the season, others finish their Christmas shopping by Halloween just to avoid that same environment. According to a study released in the Journal of Consumer Research, what could be driving some shoppers

A report released by the Department of Veterans Affairs indicates that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has had the largest marked increase in regards mental health problems among veterans. And, as CNN reports, the disorder is especially evident among female veterans. As more women are enlisting in combat, the instances of

It’s been said that parenthood can change a person, but can it also help you give up your vices and become a better, law-abiding citizen? A newly released study from Oregon State University suggests that for fathers, this might just be the case. Researchers tracked males living in areas with

America has rallied against bullying in recent years, campaigning in memory of victims and raising awareness about cyber bullying. As much of life becomes intertwined with technology, so have the ways one can be harassed — and the effects can be devastating. But Facebook, one of the largest and most frequently used

Whether they experienced it firsthand or simply lived through the aftermath, Americans are still affected by the mental and emotional impact of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. According to new research published in the journal Preventive Medicine, exposure to either the physical fallout from

Mental health problems exacerbated by the world’s economic instability are having a detrimental impact on employees as well as work productivity, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). OECD, whose membership consists of 34 countries, including the United States, found that one in five

Building a successful, loving marriage is something that can take a fair bit of work, and when parenthood is thrown into the mix, the partnership can become even more strained. But a new report from the National Marriage Project indicates that the secret to maintaining a successful marriage when raising kids

The Pentagon is asking Congress not to support a program that would provide mental health services to National Guard and Reserve troops, citing limited resources. USA Today reports that if passed, the program would have mental health workers brought in with Guard and Reserve units when they report for their