News tagged with tweens


Who am I? Adolescents' replies depend on others

Who am I? Adolescents' replies depend on others (w/ Video)

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jul 15, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Ask middle-school students if they are popular or make friends easily, they likely will depend on social comparisons with their peers for an answer. Such reliance on the perceived opinions of others, or reflected ...





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Scientists shed new light on behavior of shark 'tweens' and 'teenagers'

Scientists shed new light on behavior of shark 'tweens' and 'teenagers'

Biology / Ecology

created Aug 24, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A long-term field and DNA study by the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science at Stony Brook University, University of Miami, Field Museum of Chicago and others has shown that young lemon ...


Tweens and teens double use of diabetes drugs

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 03, 2008 | popularity 2.4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

America's tweens and teens more than doubled their use of type 2 diabetes medications between 2002 and 2005, with girls between 10 and 14 years of age showing a 166 percent increase. One likely cause: Obesity, which is closely ...


Pediatrics review of underage drinking prevention programs led by Iowa State researcher

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jun 25, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

[Underage drinking is a national concern that led the U.S. surgeon general to issue a "Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking" (http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/underagedrinking/) last year. Now, a new ...


Researchers find primary alcohol prevention programs are needed for 'tweens'

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 27, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

A study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and the University of Florida suggests that ‘tweens’ should receive alcohol prevention programs prior to sixth grade, when nearly one in six children are already ...


'Tweens' double use of diabetes drugs

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Nov 07, 2007 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

America’s tweens more than doubled their use of type-2 diabetes medications between 2002 and 2005, with girls between 10 and 14 years of age showing a 166 percent increase. The likely cause: Obesity, which is closely associated ...


SanDisk Shakes up the MP3 Player Market with Sansa Shaker for Tweens

SanDisk Intros Sansa Shaker MP3 Player for Tweens

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 17, 2007 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (9) | comments 0

SanDisk, the second largest seller of MP3 players in the United States, today announced the new Sansa Shaker MP3 player designed for kids and families. A fun and unique music player, the Sansa Shaker features ...


DXG Announces a Cheap Combo Camera

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 16, 2007 | popularity 2 / 5 (3) | comments 0

The new DXG-589V is a $199 gizmo for kids that includes a digicam, camcorder, MP3 player, and games.


SAMSUNG Debuts New Mini DVD Player For Kids

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created Jan 12, 2005 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a longtime leader in the portable DVD category, delights the next generation of multimedia enthusiasts with the new Hand Held Mini DVD Player, DVD Jr. Designed for kids under 15 years old, H ...


From Red Nose to Bluetooth: Techno Savvy Tweens Top Retailers' Christmas List

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created Dec 06, 2004 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Forget the traditional doll's house and train set - all youngsters want for Christmas this year is an MP3 player or haute couture. Children are becoming wiser and more sophisticated in their Christmas present choices, according ...



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