THE RATE OF STROKE IN YOUNG PEOPLE
The rate of stroke in young people is something to be really worried about. When one talks of stroke, it is believed to be predominantly old people who are involved … Read More
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INCREASING HYPERTENSION IN YOUNG PEOPLE
The rate of increasing hypertension among young people is becoming worrisome. Although hypertension in young people is not uncommon, however there appears to be a surge in recent time. Something … Read More
SUBSTANCE ABUSE : FOCUS ON YOUNG PEOPLE
Substance abuse is the hazardous or harmful pattern of using substances such as alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs or prescription drugs leading to impairment or distress with one or more of … Read More
WHO: New report on the global tobacco epidemic says progress being made in fight against tobacco, but increased action needed to help people quit deadly products
Many governments are making progress in the fight against tobacco, with 5 billion people today living in countries that have introduced smoking bans, graphic warnings on packaging and other effective … Read More
Those who Witness school violence are at later risk of psycho-social and academic impairment
Students who witness violence in school at age 13 are at later risk of psycho-social and academic impairment at age 15, according to a new longitudinal study by researchers at … Read More
Potential biomarker for autism in infancy revealed
A study of young children with autism spectrum disorder published in JNeurosci reveals altered brain waves compared to typically developing children during a motor control task. The non-invasive neuroimaging technique … Read More
Young drinkers beware: Binge drinking may cause stroke, heart risks
Images source You might need to have a rethink before you go out drinking again. Research by Mariann Piano, senior associate dean of research at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, … Read More
30 adolescents get infected with HIV hourly
Teenagers, and particularly girls, are bearing the brunt of the global AIDS epidemic with around 30 adolescents becoming infected with HIV every hour, according to a report by the UN … Read More
Mobile phone radiation may affect memory performance in adolescents, study finds
Young people with mobile phones (stock image). Credit: © Mirko / Fotolia Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields may have adverse effects on the development of memory performance of specific brain regions exposed … Read More
Mothers who follow five healthy habits may reduce risk of obesity in children
Children and adolescents whose mothers follow five healthy habits — eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body weight, drinking alcohol in moderation, and not smoking — are … Read More
‘Condoms are everywhere, but young people don’t like them’
Image source As reported on Health24 by Ndivhuwo Mukwevho Young people who do not like using condoms during sexual intercourse in Vhembe are the main cause behind high rate of unwanted … Read More
Too much selfies harmful to teen’s health
Teenagers these days take social media very seriously, and for a lot of them, their physical appearance is significant. According to a new study published in The Journal of Early … Read More
YOUTHS AND BELONGINGNESS
An extract from the book “Building Formidable Youths” by Dr Osonwa Ikechukwu There are several fundamental needs for proper youthful development one of which is belongingness Fundamentally, virtually everybody wants … Read More
Cocaine and opium production worldwide hit ‘absolute record highs’ – major threat to public health says UN study
World Bank/Trinn Suwannapha Methadone Maintenance Therapy is offered in Thailand to reduce harm for people dependent on injected opioids, like heroin. The scourge of opium-based drugs and cocaine are a … Read More
On World Day Against Child Labour, UN urges protection for children in conflicts and disasters
A fifteen-year-old child works to weld a frame in Sana’a, Yemen. Photo: UNICEF/Al-Zikri Children in areas affected by conflict and disasters are among the most vulnerable, the United Nations International … Read More