Obesity may increase risk of MS in children and teens
Being obese may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in children and teenage girls, according to new research in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
“Over the last 30 years,...
Peer pressure trumps “thin” ideals in the media
Peers exert a greater influence on teenage girls' dissatisfaction with their bodies than do thin ideals in television or social media use, according to new research¹ by Dr. Christopher J. Ferguson and colleagues from...
Psychologists often disagree on confidentiality breaches
Although current guidelines regarding confidentiality within psychological practice are internationally consistent, many Australian psychologists still disagree on when they would breach confidentiality when dealing with adolescents, a new study by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute...
Best friends influence when teenagers have first drink
Chances are the only thing you remember about your first swig of alcohol is how bad the stuff tasted. What you didn’t know is the person who gave you that first drink and when...
More kids being hospitalised for arthritis
Hospitalisation rates for juvenile arthritis are increasing, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
The report, A snapshot of juvenile arthritis, examines the prevalence, treatment and experience...
Minority students fare better when working part time
African-American and Hispanic students may be less likely than non-Hispanic white students to hold a job during the school year, but when they do, they tend to work somewhat longer hours and seem less...
The facts: Youths, alcohol and energy drinks
Public Health Impact of Excessive Alcohol Use
Excessive alcohol consumption is responsible for over 79,000 deaths and 2.3 million years of potential life lost (YPLL) in the United States each year.
Binge drinking (consuming 4 or...
Bariatric surgery in extremely obese adolescents
This time of year many people make resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle, exercise more, lose weight and eat better. For the adolescents who are extremely obese in this country, diet and exercise alone...
The risks of teen girls meeting up with people they meet online
A new study highlights the risk that female teenagers face when they go online – a risk heightened for teen girls who have been victims of abuse or neglect.
The study, published in the eFirst...
Smoking linked to early use and enjoyment of cannabis
Cigarette smoking and cannabis use overlap—over 90 percent of people who have used cannabis are cigarette smokers or have smoked at least once in their lives.
A new large study from Australia reveals that cigarette...
