Teens heavily exposed to alcohol and tobacco images in YouTube music videos
UK teens are heavily exposed to alcohol and tobacco images and lyrics in digital YouTube music videos, say researchers at the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies at The University of Nottingham.
The study,...
Link Found between Obesity and Blood Clots in Children
Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have found an association between obesity and the formation of blood clots in the veins of children and adolescents.
While obesity is a well-established risk factor for venous...
Parents Can Play a Role in Preventing Teen Fighting
Nearly one-fourth of all teens reported being involved in a physical fight in the past year, with higher rates of violent altercations among African American and Latino adolescents. In the first study of its...
Teens with Autism and Caregivers Should Plan Early for Adulthood
As the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders continues to rise, medical professionals have emphasised early diagnosis, intervention and treatment. However, less attention has been given to children with autism once they...
How to survive living in university accommodation
Whether you’re moving out of home for the first time or just wanting to be closer to your classes, university accommodation is a chance to enjoy university life to the fullest.
We caught up with...
Acupuncture effective for chronic pain in children
It is upsetting to see anyone in pain, but it’s especially heartbreaking to watch a child endure chronic pain.
In addition to the suffering itself, chronic pain can cause traumatic effects on a child’s quality...
Childhood family breakups harder on girls’ health
A childhood family breakup can have long-term negative consequences for the children. Recent University of Illinois research looks at overall health, depression, and smoking as a health-related behaviour and finds that, for girls, all...
Policy change set to save kids’ lives
Defibrillators to be available in all NSW schools thanks to Professor Chris Seminarian’s campaign.
University of Sydney cardiologist Professor Chris Semsarian has lobbied policy makers for more than a decade to end the red tape...
Policy change set to save kids' lives
Defibrillators to be available in all NSW schools thanks to Professor Chris Seminarian’s campaign.
University of Sydney cardiologist Professor Chris Semsarian has lobbied policy makers for more than a decade to end the red tape...
Bullying Exposure Associated with Adult Psychiatric Disorders Requiring Treatment
Exposure to bullying as a child was associated with psychiatric disorders in adulthood that required treatment in a study of Finnish children, according to an article published online by JAMA Psychiatry.
Previous research has suggested...
