Pediatrics
Child marriage a key factor in Laos' high adolescent pregnancy rate
Laos has the highest rate of young female pregnancies in Southeast Asia, but until recently the underlying reasons have not been well understood.
Feb 5, 2024
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News tagged with alcohol
Health
Brain boosters from exercise and diet
Studies show that physical activity is actually a mental health exercise. One article that states just 15 minutes of walking, especially in the out-of-doors, can boost mood and reduce feelings of depression.
Feb 3, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
New cancer cases to soar 77% by 2050: WHO
The number of new cancer cases will rise to more than 35 million in 2050—77 percent higher than the figure in 2022, the World Health Organization's cancer agency warned Thursday.
Feb 1, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Compounded effects of racism on mental distress, alcohol use, firearm purchases among Asian Americans during pandemic
Racism provoked during the COVID-19 pandemic is directly tied to increased firearm purchases among Asian Americans, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University.
Jan 31, 2024
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Neuroscience
Study finds links between prenatal substance exposure and childhood mental health
An observational study has found links between prenatal substance exposure and mental health in children aged 10–12 years, but also found that controlling for environment and genetics eliminated many associations. The paper ...
Jan 31, 2024
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Gastroenterology
What do you know about pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar.
Jan 31, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Q&A: When it comes to alcohol, less is more, says researcher
Drinking alcohol—even in moderation—can take a serious toll on the body. According to the National Cancer Institute, there is a strong scientific consensus that drinking alcohol increases the risk for several types of ...
Jan 30, 2024
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Addiction
Sacramento study finds that after seven years, alcohol control program still reduces child abuse
A neighborhood alcohol control project in Sacramento that reduced cases of child abuse and neglect soon after implementation still had a positive impact seven years later, a new study found. The study was published in the ...
Jan 30, 2024
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Medical research
Alcohol may help flush out arsenic from the body, study finds
A study published in Eco-Environment & Health sheds light on the complex impact of alcohol consumption on arsenic bioavailability and how it accumulates in tissues. It investigates how alcohol changes the gut microbiota and ...
Jan 29, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Students who report using alcohol, cannabis or nicotine at higher risk for mental health disorders, survey shows
High school students who reported using cannabis, alcohol, or nicotine were more likely to have thoughts about suicide, feel depressed or anxious, have unusual experiences, and exhibit inattention or hyperactivity, according ...
Jan 29, 2024
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