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Secondary & Teens (13–18)
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Teens with diabetes: do their attitudes to food relate to blood sugar control?
A Turkish hospital study of 143 teens with diabetes asked whether their attitudes to eating were linked to how well their blood sugar was controlled. It found no link, but eating attitudes did differ by body mass index, treatment type and how closely teens followed treatment.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
65 objectionable apps found in Singapore app stores: what parents of teens can do at home
A local audit by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) found 65 objectionable apps and 24 wrongly age-rated ones in online app stores. Although app stores have baseline safety measures, IMDA stresses that online safety is shared between families and platforms.
Source: The Straits Times — Singapore
First gynaecologist visit at 13 to 15: what a doctor says about teen periods, PCOS and endometriosis
A consultant gynaecologist says girls should have a first, conversation-style gynaecologist visit between ages 13 and 15, because conditions like PCOS and endometriosis are often missed in teens. The article draws on published figures, including Singapore data, showing diagnosis can take years when period pain is brushed off as normal.
Source: theAsianparent Singapore
Five types of teen wellbeing: how sleep, exercise and food fit in, in a study of 7,244 Chinese adolescents
A study of 7,244 Chinese adolescents found that teen quality of life falls into five distinct profiles, not one scale from good to bad. Sleep, physical activity, screen time and food were linked to the profiles in ways that were not always straightforward.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health
Can a community-built screen-use programme lift teens' self-esteem and body image?
Researchers in a rural Spanish town ran a screen-balance programme designed with teens, parents, teachers and health workers, and found moderate gains in self-esteem, self-concept and body image. With no comparison group and no follow-up, the results are encouraging but early.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
Nearly Half of US Teens Report Loneliness, and Belonging Is Linked to Better Mental Health
A Child Mind Institute survey of 1,000 US teens aged 14-17 found that nearly half reported moderate to severe loneliness. Teens with a stronger sense of belonging reported better mental health.
Source: Child Mind Institute
What Really Drives Teen Weight Issues? New Research Reveals the Hidden Factors
A major study of over 17,000 American teens shows that obesity isn't just about diet and exercise—family background, sleep, and daily habits matter just as much. Understanding these broader factors could help Singapore parents support their teenagers more effectively.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
Screen Time and Teen Depression: What Singapore Parents Need to Know
A major study of over 4,700 Chinese teenagers reveals a clear link between excessive screen time and depression symptoms. The longer teens spend on phones and devices, the higher their risk—and this matters for Asian families like ours.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Screen Time and Teen Wellbeing: What Urban and Rural Differences Reveal
A new study shows urban teenagers spend significantly more time on screens than their rural peers, with concerning links to attention problems and less physical activity. The findings highlight why Singapore parents need different strategies depending on their child's lifestyle and environment.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health
How Faith and Family Culture Shape Teen Girls' Healing After Divorce
A new study reveals that Muslim teenage girls in Indonesia experience parental divorce very differently than Western teens—their healing is deeply shaped by religious values, family honour, and fears of social stigma. Understanding these cultural layers can help Singapore parents and educators support teens more effectively.
Source: Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Can Virtual Reality Help Teens Manage Their Emotions Better? What New Research Shows
A new study from Malaysia tested whether virtual reality combined with emotional learning can help teenagers develop better mental health skills in school. The results are promising—but there's more work to do before we know if it really works.
Source: Frontiers in Education
When Parents and Teens Sync During Stress: What It Really Means for Your Child's Wellbeing
A new study reveals that when mothers and teens have synchronized body responses during stressful moments, the effects on wellbeing are more complicated than we thought. The research shows that physiological synchrony isn't automatically good or bad—it depends on what we're measuring and how we interpret it.
Source: Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry