Pediatrics
Many teens suffer 'cyber' dating abuse, study suggests
(HealthDay)—Many teens are abused online by the people they're dating, a new study suggests.
Nov 18, 2014
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Swingers' multiple drug use heightens risk of sexually transmitted diseases
People who engage in heterosexual group sex and partner swapping are increasing their risk of catching sexually transmitted diseases if they engage in multiple drug use, says a study published online in the journal Sexually ...
Oct 23, 2014
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Medications
Justice Department says Shire will pay $56.5M fine
The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday that Irish drugmaker Shire will pay $56.5 million to settle allegations it broke the law in promoting five different drugs, including its attention deficit disorder drugs Adderall ...
Sep 24, 2014
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Health
Behavioral counseling urged for teens, young adults at risk for STDs
(HealthDay)—Teens and young adults at risk for sexually transmitted infections should undergo "intensive" behavioral counseling to help prevent risky sexual behaviors, according to new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive ...
Sep 23, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mystery illness plagues girls in Colombia
First their hands and feet feel cold. Then they go pale and cannot move. Some convulse and fall to the floor.
Sep 18, 2014
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Medical research
Researchers try to make sure herpes does not find a home
The immune system is great at making sure infections such as the herpes virus do not repeatedly infect a person, a condition known as a superinfection. Yet how the immune system combats superinfection is not well understood.
Sep 1, 2014
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Health
Gang life brings deep health risks for girls
Being involved in a gang poses considerable health-related risks for adolescent African American girls, including more casual sex partners and substance abuse combined with less testing for HIV and less knowledge about preventing ...
Aug 27, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
STDs on the rise in Miami area
Rates of both chlamydia and syphilis in Miami-Dade have nearly doubled since 2006, according to new statistics from the Florida Department of Health.
Aug 1, 2014
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Health
Confidential discussions are key to improving teen health visits
Teens who have the option to privately and confidentially discuss health concerns with their doctor are more likely to talk about reproductive health, mental health, issues at school, and some self-care topics than they would ...
Jul 30, 2014
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Health
Adolescent males seek intimacy and close relationships with the opposite sex
Teenage boys desire intimacy and sex in the context of a meaningful relationship and value trust in their partnerships, according to researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. The research provides ...
Jul 15, 2014
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