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College students who pore over their notes again and again as they prep for finals could use their studying time more wisely, according to new learning research from Purdue University. http://www.physorg.com/news179669689.html Medicine & Health Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:30:01 EST news179669689 People with relatively extreme opinions may be more willing to publicly share their views than those with more moderate views, according to a new study. http://www.physorg.com/news175356360.html Other Sciences Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:30:06 EST news175356360 (AP) -- A federal law inspired by a New Hampshire woman's courage and enacted through her mother's determination took effect Friday, sparing seriously ill or injured college students from having to choose between taking time off and keeping their health insurance. http://www.physorg.com/news174316393.html Medicine & Health Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:13:49 EST news174316393 It's no secret that alcohol use among college students can cause a number of problems, including injury, violence and even death. A new study has examined the impact of drink discounts at college bars, finding that low alcohol prices at drinking establishments pose genuine threats to public health and safety. http://www.physorg.com/news171050129.html Medicine & Health Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:00:02 EST news171050129 Schools have the ability to drastically reduce cheating among their students - all they need to do is follow the relatively simple and inexpensive solutions suggested by research. http://www.physorg.com/news169012252.html Other Sciences Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:51:28 EST news169012252 The more time college students spend on Facebook, the more likely they are to feel jealous toward their romantic partners, leading to more time on Facebook searching for additional information that will further fuel their jealousy, in an escalating cycle that may become addictive, according to a study reported in CyberPsychology & Behavior. http://www.physorg.com/news168773965.html Medicine & Health Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:50:01 EST news168773965 Why are so many students deep in debt before they finish college, only to take on more debt as they begin their careers? The answer may be found by looking at the social forces that shape the attitudes and behaviors of today's youth - forces influencing them in ways that will determine their financial success or failure as adults. http://www.physorg.com/news167911998.html Other Sciences Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:13:52 EST news167911998 Secondhand smoke (SHS) is not only a nuisance, but a potential health concern for many college students, and administrators should be taking steps to reduce students' exposure, according to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. http://www.physorg.com/news167375057.html Medicine & Health Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:05:03 EST news167375057 Despite the efforts of college students to quit smoking, recent research conducted by Joyce M. Wolburg at Marquette University suggests that an extended trial and error period is necessary. Given that most college students begin smoking in high school, another study by faculty at HEC Montreal and University of Texas at San Antonio provides insights into how graphic cigarette warning labels impact intentions of American and Canadian teens. Both studies appear in the Summer 2009 issue of the Journal of Consumer Affairs. http://www.physorg.com/news163255279.html Other Sciences Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:41:40 EST news163255279 Drinking on college campuses in the United States is a pervasive problem, leading to numerous problems. One study estimated that more than 500,000 college students suffered alcohol-related injuries in 2001. This study examined the "dose-response" effect of quantities and frequencies, finding that heavy drinkers with a sensation-seeking disposition had the greatest risk of alcohol-related injuries. http://www.physorg.com/news162395312.html Medicine & Health Sun, 24 May 2009 14:48:55 EST news162395312 (AP) -- Alicia Istanbul woke up one recent Wednesday to find herself locked out of the Facebook account she opened in 2007, one Facebook suddenly deemed fake. http://www.physorg.com/news161869663.html Technology Mon, 18 May 2009 12:48:03 EST news161869663 (PhysOrg.com) -- If college seems too expensive, what is the point of doing homework? http://www.physorg.com/news161361746.html Medicine & Health Tue, 12 May 2009 15:43:31 EST news161361746 College students' views about evolution and creationism are often shaped by what they learned in their high school biology classes, according to a University of Minnesota study published in the May issue of BioScience, the journal of the American Institute of Biological Sciences. http://www.physorg.com/news160402697.html Other Sciences Fri, 01 May 2009 13:18:48 EST news160402697 Brief but personal intervention reduces drinking among risky college drinkers, according to a research study at The University of Texas School of Public Health. Results of the study will be published in the February issue of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. http://www.physorg.com/news152560530.html Medicine & Health Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:56:06 EST news152560530 A new study suggests that college students may handle stressful situations better if they have a pet. Research has already shown that pets can improve the quality of life for people who are aging or those who are chronically ill. But researchers at Ohio State University recently found that many college students may also benefit from owning a cat or a dog. http://www.physorg.com/news149248731.html Other Sciences Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:58:51 EST news149248731 A groundbreaking study of popularity by a Michigan State University scientist has found that genes elicit not only specific behaviors but also the social consequences of those behaviors. http://www.physorg.com/news149142491.html Medicine & Health Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:28:11 EST news149142491 Facebook and other social networking sites aren't just online spaces where students can connect, they're the frontier of self-definition and identity to the first generation raised with the Internet, according to a new book about online campus life by Boston College Professor Ana M. Martinez Aleman. http://www.physorg.com/news148562329.html Other Sciences Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:18:49 EST news148562329 Psychiatric disorders appear to be common among 18- to 24-year-olds, with overall rates similar among those attending or not attending college, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. Almost half of college-aged individuals meet criteria for substance abuse, personality disorders or another mental health condition during a one-year period, but only one-fourth of those seek treatment. http://www.physorg.com/news147373171.html Medicine & Health Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:59:31 EST news147373171 Lack of sleep, excessive television/computer screen time, stress, gambling, alcohol and tobacco use and other health-related issues are taking a toll on college students' academic performance, according to a study released by the University of Minnesota Boynton Health Service. http://www.physorg.com/news143809940.html Medicine & Health Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:12:20 EST news143809940 Most college students understand how they can prevent the transmission of HIV but are less knowledgeable about HIV testing, according to a new University of Georgia study. http://www.physorg.com/news139060339.html Medicine & Health Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:52:19 EST news139060339 Mom and Dad are going to flip out over my 3.3 GPA and failure to land a top internship. Such anxieties, common among college students, can harm self-esteem and make it more difficult to adjust to school. But a new University of Central Florida study has found that students' anxieties often are based on exaggerated perceptions of what their parents expect. http://www.physorg.com/news138022389.html Other Sciences Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:33:09 EST news138022389