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101. Personal Goals Motivate Teens to Learn
     

     March 25, 2005 -- Relating what teens learn in school to their own self-improvement may be a better way to encourage children to learn complex concepts, according to new research. Researchers found when teenagers understand that what they're learning can help them fulfill internal personal goals rat

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102. Warning Signs for Teen Marijuana Use
     

     March 18, 2005 - Having friends who use marijuana or other substances like alcohol and cigarettes is the No. 1 warning sign that a teenager is likely to smoke marijuana as well, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at what risk factors influence teenagers to start experimenting with marijuana or

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103. Treatment Stops Repeated Preterm Labor
     

     Feb. 10, 2005 -- When pregnant women go into labor too early, successful treatment can help stop preterm labor (premature labor) from returning. Labor that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy is called preterm. Premature babies have a greater risk of health problems and death than babies born o

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104. Teen Moms Display Less Affection
     

     Jan. 21, 2005 -- When it comes to parenting, teenage mothers fuss more over their baby's fashion and are less likely to ooh and ah with their infants than women who give birth later in life. Preliminary findings published in the January issue of Hormones and Behavior indicate that adult mothers are

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105. The American Dream: Happiness, Say Teens
     

     Jan. 13, 2005 -- The American dream is all about happiness, not careers or material goods, and it's within reach. That bright-eyed view comes from teenagers on the cusp of independence and their own pursuit of happiness as adults. Nearly 640 teens aged 13-18 discussed the American dream with Harris

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