Children ages 8 to 19 who were exposed to tobacco smoke had a greater risk of having elevated or high blood pressure compared to children who weren’t exposed, researchers have found.

The peer pressure that leads young people into bad habits like smoking may also be a factor in getting them to quit, suggests a new study examining the social influence on young smokers.

Once kids cross the threshold into adolescence, their friends are all that matter, and parental advice on drinking and smoking falls on deaf ears. When It Comes to Drinking and Smoking, Peer ...

Q: I found a vaping pen hidden in my 13-year-old son’s room and am at a loss as to how to deal with it. He is very susceptible to peer pressure and wants very badly to fit in with the “cool ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Remember as a child thinking, why on earth would someone smoke? From what my parents and teachers had told me smoking is ...

Research suggests children are most vulnerable to peer pressure between the ages of 10 and 14. After that, resistance to peer pressure increases linearly until the age of 18. After that, it seems ...

Peer pressure is common amongst teens but can exist within all ages, from kids to young adults. However, most are unaware when they are getting peer pressured, because they don’t realize how ...

In today’s world, peer pressure and the influence of social media have become increasingly difficult for children — particularly young girls — to navigate. As a parent, educator or mentor ...