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This study tested a 6-week school program called PROBTEC in 200 teens aged 14-15 who used screens over 2 hours daily. The program included health lessons, guided physical activities, and parent involvement. Results showed that teens in the program reduced their unhealthy technolo…

This completed study tested a school-based educational program to improve sun protection among 38 rural Utah high school students. The program included a 90-minute session with skin cancer education, a risk self-assessment, and creating a personal sun protection plan. Surveys mea…

This study tested a program called SHINE to help high school students use more sun protection and tan less. Over 2,200 students from 30 schools in Utah took part. Half the schools got the SHINE program, and the other half got standard lessons. The goal was to see if the program c…

This study tested a special sleep program for teenagers with ADHD who also have sleep problems. The program combines cognitive behavioral therapy with sleep tips and planning skills. Researchers wanted to see if better sleep could also improve ADHD symptoms and daily life. The st…

This study tests an 8-week school program called INSPIRE, designed to help Indonesian teenagers aged 13-15 learn about mental health, build resilience, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Trained school counselors deliver the program using lesson plans and activities, …

This study tests whether a free Danish website called Mindhelper can improve mental well-being in 15- to 25-year-olds. Nearly 5,000 participants were recruited via social media and randomly assigned to either get access to the website or not. Researchers measure well-being, psych…

This study looked at people with low or no GnRH, a hormone that controls puberty and fertility. Researchers studied 111 adults and teens to understand how GnRH problems affect the body. The goal was to find new hormone patterns and genetic causes, not to test a treatment.

This study tested a laughter yoga program for 8th graders to see if it could reduce peer bullying. The program included education and laughter exercises based on a health model. Researchers measured changes in empathy, bullying knowledge, and how often students experienced bullyi…

This completed study tested how reliable a digital dynamometer is for measuring handgrip strength in 50 healthy adolescents aged 15-16. Participants performed standardized strength tests for upper and lower limbs, and results were compared across two sessions. The goal is to esta…