Today's College Freshmen Hitting Books Harder, Study Says

"This year's college freshmen are more studious than their counterparts of the past few years, says an annual survey released today on their high school academic habits."

Fewer College Students Volunteer Their Time

"The percentage of college students who volunteer is declining, reflecting an overall drop in volunteerism nationally. In 2010, 26.1 percent of college students around the United States volunteered, about on par with the overall percentage of Americans who volunteered that year. College student volunteerism peaked at 31.2 percent in 2004, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service."

Half Of Young Professionals Value Facebook Access, Smartphone Options Over Salary

"Cisco surveyed 1,400 college students aged 18 to 23, and 1,400 young professionals under the age of 30 across 14 countries. HR and IT managers take note: 'The growing use of the Internet and mobile devices in the workplace is creating a significant impact on job decisions, hiring and work-life balance.'"

Women, Young Adults More Likely to Ponder Suicide

"A new federal survey estimates that more than 8 million adults in the United States had considered suicide in a year's time and more than two million actually made plans to kill themselves."

"Freshman 15" Weight Gain is a Myth: Study

"The idea that college freshmen gain an average of 15 pounds in their first year of school is a myth -- the average is really between 2.4 pounds for women and 3.4 pounds for men, the co-author of a new study said Tuesday."

12 Percent of Shy Teens May Have Social Phobia

"A small portion of shy teenagers may actually have social phobia, according to a new national study of adolescents."

Young Adults Have a 'Disconnect' Between Behavior and their Health

"Young adults can't be expected to worry about having a heart attack or stroke. But they should consider that their lifestyle choices now may influence their health later, researchers said Monday."