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This study tested a smartphone app called TECH designed to help court-involved teens reduce or quit marijuana. Sixty teens aged 14-18 who had used cannabis in the past year and had a smartphone participated. The app provided a private online community where teens could support ea…

This study tested a program where teachers in Pakistani schools taught students aged 10-15 about oral hygiene. Over 4,000 students took part, with some schools using the program and others continuing as usual. The goal was to see if teacher-led lessons could reduce dental plaque …

This study tested a community bike safety program for 195 kids ages 9 to 12. Some kids took a 12-hour safety class, some took the class plus a parent training session, and others got no training. All bikes had a special GPS and video system to record how kids rode and any close c…

This study looked at how using screens like phones and computers affects the physical and mental health of Egyptian teenagers aged 13 to 18. Researchers measured sleep quality, body awareness, posture, and overall well-being in 532 teens. The goal was to understand the impact of …

This study looked at whether a wearable device called ActiGraph can accurately record walking patterns and physical activity in healthy children aged 3 to 17. Kids wore the device as a watch and a belt while doing simple tasks like walking at different speeds, rolling dice, and m…

This study looked at how the way nicotine and cannabis vaping devices are labeled changes how teenagers think about using them. Over 3,000 high school students answered questions about their interest in trying the device, how harmful they thought it was, and what effects they exp…

This study looked at how well sports massage, static stretching, and passive rest help young male judo athletes recover after training. Thirteen athletes aged 10-13 took part, and the researchers measured things like heart rate, blood lactate, and jump height. The goal was to fin…

This study tested whether a mobile web app could teach middle school students how to safely step in when they see bullying. Over 600 students from four states used the app and reported their experiences. The goal was to see if the app increased students' knowledge and confidence …

This study explored how closely teenagers with cerebral palsy, their caregivers, and physiotherapists agree when rating the teen's quality of life. Researchers surveyed 97 teens aged 11-18 with all types of cerebral palsy, along with their caregivers and therapists. The goal was …

This study looked at how foot posture and toe muscle strength relate to balance in 30 adolescents aged 12-18. Researchers measured foot shape, toe strength, and balance using force plates. The goal was to understand if flat feet or weak toes affect stability, which could help gui…

This study looked at whether a short, 4-week nutrition education program for parents could improve the body composition and athletic performance of 30 young basketball players aged 8 to 13. Researchers measured changes in lean body mass, body fat, and performance tests like jumpi…

This study tested an online training program for community health workers (CHWs) to help them talk to parents about their children's dental health. 455 CHWs took part, and researchers measured their knowledge, attitudes, and confidence before and after the training. The goal was …

This study looked at 11 teens with type 1 diabetes to see how high-fat, high-protein meals affect their blood sugar. Researchers tested different ways of counting nutrients to adjust insulin doses. The goal was to find better methods for managing blood sugar after eating.

This study looked at how different warm-up routines affect flexibility, explosive power, and balance in 15 healthy teenage male football goalkeepers. Each participant tried four warm-up types: aerobic running, static stretching, dynamic stretching, and movement preparation. The g…

This study looked at whether guided imagery training—mentally practicing shots—can improve shooting accuracy and psychological skills in 32 male football players aged 12 to 14. Half the players did regular training plus guided imagery sessions for 12 weeks, while the other half o…