ADOLESCENTS

This study tested a program called SHINE that teaches high school students how to protect their skin from the sun and avoid tanning. Over 2,200 students from 30 schools in Utah took part. Half the schools got the SHINE lessons, and the other half got standard education. Researche…

This study tested a sun safety program for high school students in rural Utah. The program included in-class lessons and was designed to be easy for schools to continue on their own. Researchers surveyed 38 students before and one month after the program to see if they used more …

This study tested a sleep-focused therapy for 92 teenagers with ADHD who also had sleep problems. The program combined cognitive behavioral therapy with motivational interviewing and planning skills. Researchers measured sleep quality, ADHD symptoms, and daily functioning before,…

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, physical activities, and parent involvement. Results showed the teens had less problematic technology use, felt more confiden…

This study looked at people with low or no GnRH, a hormone that controls puberty and fertility. Researchers measured hormone levels and did imaging tests to learn more about these rare conditions. The goal was to better understand how GnRH works, not to test a new treatment.

This study tested 50 healthy adolescents aged 15-16 to find normal handgrip strength values using a digital device. Participants did simple strength tests on their hands and legs. The goal is to create reference numbers that doctors can use to compare with people who have muscle …

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…