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.

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

Road traffic injuries, HIV/AIDS, suicide are top causes of death; Depression is number 1 cause of illness and disability

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

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.

“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…

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Q: I’m a Social Worker who works with children ages 7-18 on the autism spectrum. Many of the kids that I work with interpret what they see in TV and movies as representative of real life situations and how people behave – unfortunately, this kind of rigid, literal thinking often leads to problems in their real-life social, academic and work situations. I often use media as a teaching tool for social skills, but any additional advice you can offer me will…

Dr. Richard Chung, adolescent health expert, talks mental health and important vaccines

Much of the discussion around U.S. immigration policy has focused on how it might affect undocumented residents, but new research finds that even Latino U.S. citizens are experiencing high levels of anxiety and distress over the current immigration debate. The study, published today in the Journal of Adolescent Health, might be one of the first to quantify just how traumatizing recent events have been for some Latino parents, regardless of whether they’re undocumented.

In the lead-up to World AIDS Day 2016, the hands up for #HIVprevention campaign will explore different aspects of HIV prevention and how they relate to specific groups of people, such as adolescent girls and young women, key populations and people living with HIV.

Health for the world's adolescents a second chance in the second decade

Suicide in children and young adolescents is rare, but too common. It is important to understand the factors surrounding suicide in both age groups.

Spinal Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis: Safe Return to Sports Now the Rule for Many Adolescents

Lack of quality sleep for adults may negatively impact heart health. Evidence now suggests that sleep problems during adolescence may increase health risks as well.
The research appeared Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day. Learn more...

A new study finds that close, one-on-one friendships during teenage years predict low social anxiety and better mental health overall in young adulthood.

A new study in rats underlines the consequences of underage drinking

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.