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Netflix show 'Adolescence' added to UK school curriculum, here's why
UK Secondary schools will be screening 'Adolescence' as part of a government-sponsored scheme.
Study shows link between adolescent sleep and general health
25 Jun 2023 1:41 PMIf a teen's sleep patterns are less than ideal, it can affect brain development and overall health. In addition to studying underlying mechanisms...
Obesity, diabetes in pregnancy: Consequences in children
13 May 2023 5:39 AMThe study published in the scientific journal 'Cardiovascular Diabetology' describes epigenetic alterations in the offspring, beyond birth, associated...
New tool to predict risk of depression in adolescence
22 Jan 2020 9:17 AMPredictive tools have already been developed for psychosis and many physical health conditions, but little has been done for depression, despite its...
Weight-based bullying ups alcohol use risks in adolescence
27 Feb 2020 7:00 AM"Frequent weight-based teasing was associated with higher levels of alcohol use, binge drinking and marijuana use", study said.
Higher thrombus risk in men with obesity in adolescence: Study
4 May 2020 9:44 AMObese people, read this carefully. Researchers have found that men with a history of obesity in their late teens, in adult life, are more at risk of a...
Importance sexual health and well-being in communities
6 March 2021 1:37 PMChange is the primary theme of adolescence. There are rapid bodily changes, emotions run high and society suddenly views you as an adult! Curiosity,...
High-sugar diet in adolescence can impair memory later
3 April 2021 3:01 PMHigh intake of sugar-sweetened beverages during adolescence can affect brain development and cause impairments in learning and memory in adulthood,...