Amphetamine use associated with poor mental health
Amphetamines are the most commonly used illicit drugs after cannabis, and Australia has one of the highest rates of their usage in the world.
There is good evidence that usage is associated with poor mental...
Learning to overcome fear difficult for teens
A new study by Weill Cornell Medical College researchers shows that adolescents' reactions to threat remain high even when the danger is no longer present. According to researchers, once a teenager's brain is triggered...
Are alcohol sponsors driving kids to drink?
The National Alliance for Action on Alcohol (NAAA) today raised concerns about the prominence of alcohol marketing and sponsorship for this weekend’s Bathurst 1000 V8 Supercar event.
The Bathurst race is a popular annual event...
Abortion rates plummet with free birth control
Providing birth control to women at no cost substantially reduced unplanned pregnancies and cut abortion rates by 62 percent to 78 percent over the national rate, a new study shows.
The research, by investigators at...
Moving from high to low-poverty benefits adolescent girls
Although some girls benefited from a program that moved families from high-poverty areas to low-poverty areas, boys and adolescents from families with preexisting health-related vulnerabilities did not appear to experience mental health benefits, according...
HPV vaccination does not lead to sex increase
A study published in Vaccine reveals that contrary to recent discussions, the HPV vaccination does not increase sexual activity in adolescent girls.
There have been claims recently that the HPV (Human papillomavirus) vaccination increases sexual...
Vitamin B crucial to children’s mental health
A new study has uncovered a significant link between vitamin B levels and the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.
The research led by The University of Western Australia-affiliated Telethon Institute for Child...
Vitamin B crucial to children's mental health
A new study has uncovered a significant link between vitamin B levels and the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.
The research led by The University of Western Australia-affiliated Telethon Institute for Child...
Young indigenous females at highest risk of assault-related injuries
A new study has placed young indigenous females at the highest risk of sustaining assault-related injuries in Queensland.
The study, conducted by UQ's Centre of National Research on Disability and Rehabilitation Medicine (CONROD), compared the...
Alcohol and energy drinks: A bad mix
Mixing energy drinks with alcohol (AEDs) as party beverages is a growing trend among young Australians, who are putting their health at risk by consuming amounts beyond what is deemed safe, according to new...
