Raising smoking age does cut teen smoking

… to 21 or even 25 years would reduce smoking initiation substantially, reduce the prevalence of smoking, improve health across the lifespan, improve the outcome of many teenage pregnancies and save lives.” He said if a man has never smoked by age 18, …

Poor Diet And Breast Cancer

… of California at Los Angeles, and colleagues analysed data from 45,204 women in the U.S. who were part of the Nurses’ Health Study II. “In 1997, participants were asked if they would be willing to complete a supplemental food frequency questionnaire …

E-Cigarettes Not a Smoking Deterrent for Kids

… or abusing marijuana or prescription painkillers. Among the teens in the study who “vaped,” rates of those health risks were not as high as smokers’ were. But they were higher compared with kids who used no tobacco-related products. Last year, the …

Teens Who Get Mental Health Help Less Likely to Suffer Depression Later

Young people with mental health problems who have contact with mental health services are significantly less likely to suffer from clinical depression later in their adolescence, according to new research. The study, published in Lancet Psychiatry , found that 14-year-olds who had contact with mental health services had a greater decrease in depressive symptoms than those with similar difficulties, but who had no contact, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge.

Teenagers who access mental health services see significant improvements, study shows

Young people with mental health problems who have contact with mental health services are significantly less likely to suffer from clinical depression later in their adolescence than those with equivalent difficulties who do not receive treatment, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. This comes as Prime Minister Theresa May announced measures to improve mental health support at every stage of a person’s life, with an emphasis on early intervention for children and young people.

Sex educ, condom distribution to curb HIV, teenage pregnancy

AS THE controversy over sex education and condom distribution programs for teenagers in schools continues, a health program service provider thought to have both of the programs to address sexual diseases and teenage pregnancy. Davao Reproductive Health and Wellness Center head physician Dr. Jordana Ramiterre said choosing whether to have sex education or condom distribution program among teenagers in schools should not be a problem as both could provide services.

Dota addiction among minors alarms Oro city officials

AN OFFICIAL of the Cagayan de Oro City Social Welfare and Development Office said they are set to hold a dialogue with owners of internet shops this week to clarify regulations regarding minors’ use of internet and online gaming. CSWD officer-in-charge Teddy Sabuga-a said minors should not be allowed to entry to internet shops during school hours.