Health News Archives

More Young Americans Are Contracting HIV
On eve of World AIDS Day, U.S. experts wonder what has gone wrong

Spanking Raises Chances of Risky, Deviant Sexual Behavior
Review found physical punishment of kids linked to unprotected, masochistic sex as adults

Most Internet Sex Offenders Target Teens, Not Kids
Surveys say most vulnerable youths have history of abuse, family problems

Emotions Play Major Role in Teen Condom Use
Managing stress associated with birth control key to promoting safe sex, study finds

Puberty-Linked Anxieties May Lead to Panic Disorder
Raised sensitivity to body changes can make teens more prone to worry, study suggests

4 in 10 Kids See Adult Material Online: Study
Online filters can delay exposure, experts say

Rising Number of Uninsured Tops Health News for 2006
Worries about food safety, antidepressants and stents also made headlines

Sexual Content on TV Spurs Teens Into Action
Those who watch it more likely to do it within a year's time

Low Self-Esteem Linked to Unsafe Sex
Study finds self-confidence may help black teenage girls refuse unprotected sex

Teen Girls Often Victims of Dating Violence
Nearly 1 in 5 suffer each year if they're sexually active