Mobiles, computers making UK teens ‘dumb’

October 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new review from New Zealand suggests that cellular phones can help smokers kick the butt. Led by Robyn Whittaker, a public health physician at the University of Auckland, the review was based on an analysis of four studies: two of text-message only programs and two that used the Internet along with mobile phones to keep up a stream of stop-smoking support.

September 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - If parents use physical discipline on kids during their childhood, it could lead to behaviour problems in adolescence, concluded two new studies. Researchers at Duke University, Oklahoma State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Auburn University, and Indiana University conducted the study to explore how discipline changes during childhood and adolescence, and what family factors affect those changes.

September 15th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Megan Fox has beauty but no brains, allege the crew members of the film Transformers. They accused the 23-year-old actress of being dumb as a rock, reported thesun.co.uk.

September 14th, 2009 LONDON - American film producer Michael Bay has had to defend actress Megan Fox from the crew on movie 'Transformers' after they branded her "dumb" and "ungracious". The event had taken place after three unnamed workers posted an open letter supporting Bay, 44, on his official website after Fox, 23, lashed out at him in a recent interview.

August 26th, 2009 LONDON - Time is running out for the traditional alarm clock, thanks to the scientific miracle called mobile phone. According to a UK poll of nearly 1,500 people, the timepiece that charts its origins back to Ancient China, is on its way to disappear from people's bedside cabinets.

August 19th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell had to finally call the police after it was found that 2006 X-Factor winner Leona Lewis' new track was leaked on the Internet. Cowell, the producer of the show, discovered that hackers targeted his record company Syco's computers in a bid to nick tracks.

August 6th, 2009 Music Review: Anjulie's debut CD is top-notchAnjulie, "Anjulie" (Hear Music/Monster Music) Listening to Anjulie's self-titled debut CD is like hearing a nice blend of Nelly Furtado and Corinne Bailey Rae, vocally speaking. But what makes this newcomer's album so impressive is the lyrical content.

August 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A school-based program that talks about healthy relationships can significantly reduce adolescent dating violence, according to researchers. The program known as the 'Fourth R: Skills for Youth Relationships', for ninth-grade curriculum can also increase condom use two and a half years later.

July 23rd, 2009 'The Secret' to be revealed for teens this fallNEW YORK — It's teen time for "The Secret." Rhonda Byrne's self-help multimedia phenomenon, which has sold millions of copies, will come out this fall in an edition for young people. "The Secret to Teen Power" will be written by Paul Harrington, who produced the DVD version of the original "Secret." According to Simon Pulse, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, the new book will show "how teens can transform their own lives and live their dreams, by understanding and using the power they have in their hands." Simon Pulse announced Wednesday that "The Secret to Teen Power" will have a first printing of 500,000.

July 16th, 2009 Gentler 'Bruno' to play in UK for younger teens LOS ANGELES — "Bruno" is getting a makeover in Great Britain so younger teens can see the movie. Universal Pictures UK is releasing an edited version of Sacha (SAH'-shuh) Baron Cohen's comedy that will tone down the racy moments so it can earn a 15 certification from the British Board of Film Classification.

July 6th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Teenagers are living a digital lie by faking their age, looks, and lives on the Internet, suggest a new study. According to the study, headed by a skincare products manufacturer, the rise of online social networking and net access is leading the teens to lead double lives.

July 5th, 2009 LONDON - Leona Lewis is said to be upset after she found that her four unfinished songs have been leaked online. The singer was shocked when fans started telling her that they liked the new songs, including possible future singles 'Brave' and 'I Got You'.

June 10th, 2009 LONDON - Katy Perry has revealed she could barely get words out of her mouth after meeting her idol Madonna for the first time. The singer said she was thrilled to learn that the Queen of Pop liked her music during an interview last year.

June 8th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Parents who allow their kids to take their mobile phones to bed have been blamed for encouraging a generation of over-tired "zombies" in a new study. Child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg says that "stupid" parents are putting their child's health at risk by letting them do so.

May 6th, 2009 Bristol Palin says abstinence best path for teensNEW YORK — Bristol Palin, arguably the nation's best-known unwed teen mother, embarked on a media tour Wednesday to argue that abstinence is a realistic way for teens to avoid unwanted pregnancy — a view not shared by the father of her infant son. Palin, the 18-year-old daughter of Alaska Gov.