South Korean students wait to take the annual College Scholastic Ability Test, known locally as Suneung, at a school in Seoul - Copyright AFP Sergio Lima South Korean ...

Scientists have discovered that an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain could help explain why teenage girls are at greater risk of depression than boys. Specifically, researchers claim to have ...

Depression in youth is not just “a phase” but must be taken seriously as an illness. Girls are particularly often affected. A new study shows: An imbalance between certain substances in the brain ...

Around half of teenage girls experience moderate to severe period pain. The mechanical force of the uterus contracting and inflammatory chemicals such as prostaglandins contribute to this pain.

Girls vs boys with tic disorders face a higher burden of depression, self-injury, and suicidality, showing sex-specific risks ...

Depression increased among adolescents and young adults between 2005 and 2014, according to a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics. For the study, researchers examined data from the ...

When girls are highly invested in their friendships and this investment is reciprocated, this can bring increased social support and a sense of belonging. Clearly, this type of social support can be ...

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Scientists have discovered that an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain could help explain why teenage girls are at greater risk of depression than boys. Specifically, researchers claim to have ...