Results for Adolescent Health

Women's Fund of Omaha announces new health project to help reduce the rates of sexually transmitted diseases and teen pregnancies.

One of the most important things we can do to successfully improve adolescent health is to facilitate honest and open conversations.

Many teens struggle with significant challenges, including mental health issues, substance misuse, obesity, and violence.

Founded in 1997, Women’s Health Connecticut has grown to be one of the largest and most successful women’s health groups in the nation through our devotion to women and commitment to excellence. By focusing strictly on women’s health, we provide women of Connecticut access to the most skilled OBGYNs and best care possible. You can expect the same exceptional level of treatment and customer service when you visit any of our practice locations.

12 million adolescent deaths could be avoided over 15-year period

Paying for a basic doctor's visit is often impossible for low-income teens and young adults. That's why Seth Ammerman, MD, has been bringing free health care to

Improper use of contact lenses -- including buying them over the counter without a prescription -- can lead to corneal ulcers, painful infections and blindne...

AAAAI experts in allergy, asthma and immunology review when should children and adolescents assume responsibility for self-treatment of anaphylaxis?

Studies show that 90 percent of people with substance use disorders began using during their teen years when the brain is still developing, so taking action is important regardless of the level of use.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis--a condition featuring curvature of the spine--affects tens of millions of children worldwide, but does not have a known cause.

“How can I eat healthy on a budget?” “How can I afford to buy fresh fruits and vegetables for my family?” These are questions that I hear all the time as a dietitian. Eating healthy while also trying to stay on a budget is a challenge for lots of families, but there are many ways to keep your nutrition and finances in balance
Buying Fruits and Vegetables in Season
One of the keys to eating a healthy and balanced diet is to include…

Providing excellent care is our goal & rather than parents feeling they need to take them to an urgent care center or emergency room.

41% had ever had sexual intercourse
30% had had sexual intercourse during the previous 3 months, and, of these
43% did not use a condom the last time they had sex.
14% did not use any method to prevent pregnancy.
21% had drunk alcohol or used drugs before last sexual intercourse.
Only 10% of sexually experienced students have ever been tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).*
CDC data show that lesbian, gay, and bisexual high school students are at substantial risk for serious…

More than 90 percent of student athletes suffer some form of injury. Here’s how local health centers are handling it.

Comprehensive sexuality education has demonstrated that when young people are educated about human rights, gender equality, and the role of power in relationships, they are better-equipped to make a safe, healthy transition to adulthood.

A national organization that evaluates research and makes recommendations for women’s preventive health care is supporting screening all adolescent girls and women for anxiety disorders. While this idea has merit, there are also risks involved in screening that should be considered, and the benefits should be weighed against potential harms.

mHealth as a technical area has seen increasing interest and promise from both developed and developing countries. While published research from higher income countries on mHealth solutions for adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is growing, there is much less documentation of SRH mHealth interventions for youth living in resource-poor settings. We conducted a global landscape analysis to answer the following research question: How are programs…

J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Mar;34(2):129-33. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000000151.

Positive relations between youth and their parents can be key to preventing adolescent suicide attempts, according to the University of British Columbia (UBC) research.