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Younger kidney cancer survivors are at risk for heart problems: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers found that many adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a significantly elevated risk for heart issues due to increased levels of hypertension or high blood pressure, according to a study.
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Global efforts to combat infectious diseases must extend beyond childhood:
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study, global efforts to lower infectious diseases must focus more on older children and adolescents as the disease burden shifts to this population.
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UNICEF & Elixir to support in setting up a Multi-Stakeholder Platform
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 4: UNICEF, Elixir, PIB and Academy Of Pediatrics - Gujarat to provide parents with the right support, information, and skills to care for their children that will promote healthy development and help children realize their full potential. The "Parenting Path
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Fewer teenagers now consider themselves to be overweight: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A study of over 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries in Europe and North America discovered an increase in the number of teenagers who underestimate their body weight. Tracking data from 2002 to 2018, the peer-reviewed findings, published in Child and Adolescent Obesity, show a significant
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Study shows link between adolescent sleep and general health
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Fiona Baker, the director of SRI's Human Sleep Research Program, studies the complex links between sleep and overall health and well-being. Much of her work has been focused on sleep patterns in adult women, but recently her attention has turned to adolescents. Adolescence is a crucial time
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G20 event emphasises global action for promoting adolescent mental health
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 24: Mental health is a critical concern among today's youth. It profoundly affects their development, impairing growth and hindering their ability to reach their full potential. According to United Nations (UN) data, approximately one in seven teenagers suffers fro
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Study reveals testosterone's effects on brain change, levels are higher du
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The anterior prefrontal cortex (aPFC) of the brain is more involved in emotion regulation when testosterone levels are higher during adolescence, but the opposite is true during maturity.
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Study finds connection between adolescent sleep and overall health
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Fiona Baker, director of SRI's Human Sleep Research Program, conducts research on the intricate relationships between sleep and general health and well-being. Much of her work has been focused on sleep patterns in adult women, but recently her attention has turned to adolescents. Adolescenc
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Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to inaugurate G20 co-branded event
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will be inaugurating a G20 co-branded event on Tuesday, to highlight the health and well-being needs of 1.8 billion adolescents and youth worldwide.
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Research finds women with PCOS have higher body image concerns
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience higher body image issues than women without the illness, according to data presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago.
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Women with PCOS have significantly higher body image concerns: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to research presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have more body image concerns than those without the condition.
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Study sheds more light into long-term benefits of family-based care
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The most consistent and complete evidence to date that children exposed to early psychosocial deprivation benefit significantly from family-based treatment is shown in a new study.
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