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Young chimpanzees, human teens exhibit similar risk-taking behaviour: Stud
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Adolescent chimpanzees exhibit some of the same risk-taking behaviour as human teenagers, but they may be less impulsive
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Premature birth is associated with lower grades in adolescence: Study
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A major Danish population research published in The BMJ indicates that premature birth before 34 weeks of pregnancy is associated with lower performance in math and language exams as a teenager compared to those born at 40 weeks.
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Study suggests eating disorders can arise due to body dissatisfaction at a
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Eating disorders are stereotypically associated with adolescents and young adults. Growing evidence, however, suggests that these conditions can occur at any time during a woman's lifespan, including at midlife.
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Scientists find key reason why loss of smell occurs in long COVID-19
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The researchers investigated the concentrations of aerosol particles and droplets emitted with the breath when breathing, speaking, singing and shouting, using measurements on 132 people of all ages.
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With a Focus on Adolescent Health with Durex The Birds and Bees Talk, the
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Kohima (Nagaland) [India], December 16 (ANI/NewsVoir): The iconic Hornbill Festival 23rd edition in Nagaland came to an end with glittering ceremony witnessing power-packed performances by various artists from the State. Cultural presentation 'Made in Nagaland' and Unity Dance representing a
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Indian origin teen jumps off San Francisco bridge; Doctors say children ra
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The symptoms of depression in adolescents, say experts, can differ from the adult population with adolescents tending to have more frequently somatic symptoms, anxiety, disruptive behaviour and personality disorders
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Researchers suggest rise in Type 2 diabetes among youth over last 30 years
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a recent analysis of data from more than 200 countries and regions, type 2 diabetes rates among adolescents and young people have dramatically grown globally between 1990 and 2019.
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Age of consent among adolescents in sexual 'romantic' relationships in POC
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The CJI said sexual abuse of children remains a hidden problem as there is a culture of silence and therefore, the state must encourage families to report abuse even where the perpetrator is a family member.
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Study shows increase in Type 2 diabetes among youth over last 30 years
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Type 2 diabetes rates in adolescents and young adults worldwide have increased significantly between 1990 and 2019, according to a new review of data from over 200 nations and regions published in The BMJ today.
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Researchers test promising technological cure for adolescent depression
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New research on neurotechnological approaches to treating depression in adolescents shows promising results. Faranak Farzan, a professor at Simon Fraser University (SFU), led the study, which was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports.
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Durex 'The Birds and Bees Talk' Partners with the 23rd Hornbill Festival 2
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Kohima (Nagaland) [India], December 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): On World AIDS Day, Durex with its youth and adolescent-focused initiative The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT) program is supporting the 23rd edition of Nagaland's iconic Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village Kisama. The ten-day 'Festival
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Study suggests chemotherapy could increase disease susceptibility in futur
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington State University-led research indicates that a common chemotherapy drug could carry a toxic inheritance for children and grandchildren of adolescent cancer survivors.
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