Fear of childbirth is associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

Mon, 2024-10-07 09:53
The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth -- regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows.
Categories: Teen Health

Study identifies link between prediabetes during adolescence and young adulthood with the likelihood of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Tue, 2024-09-24 09:28
A new article finds that prediabetes before conception may significantly increase the likelihood of gestational diabetes during first pregnancy.
Categories: Teen Health

Research reveals reality of Ice Age teen puberty

Thu, 2024-09-12 11:56
Landmark new research shows Ice Age teens from 25,000 years ago went through similar puberty stages as modern-day adolescents.
Categories: Teen Health

COVID-19 lockdowns prematurely aged teenage brains, study shows

Mon, 2024-09-09 14:02
New research has found that lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unusually accelerated brain maturation in adolescents. This maturation was more pronounced in females.
Categories: Teen Health

Pregnant women exposed to PFAS may be at risk for obesity, heart disease later in life

Thu, 2024-09-05 10:09
Women with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy may experience long-term weight gain and heart problems later in life, according to new research.
Categories: Teen Health

Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies

Thu, 2024-08-15 14:36
Giving probiotics to pregnant mice can enhance both the immune system and behavior of the mothers and their offspring.
Categories: Teen Health

Losing a loved one may speed up aging

Mon, 2024-07-29 09:02
Losing someone close, like a family member, can make you age faster. The study found that people who lost a parent, partner, sibling, or child, showed signs of older biological age compared to those who hadn't experienced such losses.
Categories: Teen Health

Last decade saw big decrease in teens who used commonly prescribed and misused prescription drugs

Thu, 2024-07-25 13:47
Since 2009, U.S. high school seniors have reported steep declines in medical use, misuse and availability of the three most commonly prescribed and misused controlled substances for teens, a new study found.
Categories: Teen Health

Innovative modeling aims to curb teen drunken driving fatalities

Mon, 2024-07-22 13:50
New research is shedding new light on the complex issue of drinking and driving among teens and young adults in the U.S.
Categories: Teen Health

Decline in global adolescent fertility rates is counteracted by increasing teen births in Sub-Saharan Africa, study finds

Tue, 2024-07-16 13:12
A new report highlights a troubling trend: while global adolescent fertility rates have significantly declined, sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing an increase in teen births. This region's share of global adolescent births surged from 12 percent in 1950 to 47 percent in 2020 and is projected to reach a clear majority -- a full 67 percent -- by 2035.
Categories: Teen Health

Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure

Fri, 2024-07-05 11:02
Researchers outline some of the intermediate biological steps that could play into how prenatal cannabis exposure leads to behavioral issues down the line.
Categories: Teen Health

Just 4% of teen academy prospects play elite soccer (football)

Thu, 2024-06-27 15:21
Just four per cent of talented teen academy prospects make it to the top tier of professional football, a new study has shown. A sample of nearly 200 players, aged between 13-18, also revealed only six per cent of the budding ballers even go on to play in lower leagues.
Categories: Teen Health
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