One in eight NZ teens has had unwanted sexual experiences Sexual violence remains widespread among teenagers in Aotearoa, New Zealand with 1 in 8 (12.4%) reporting unwanted sexual experiences. Dec 10, 2025 0 0
Health savings accounts, backed by GOP, cover fancy saunas but not insurance premiums With the tax-free money in a health savings account, a person can pay for eyeglasses or medical exams, as well as a $1,700 baby bassinet or a $300 online parenting workshop. Dec 10, 2025 0 1
Study links gut and bloodstream infections in newborns within sub-Saharan Africa for the first time New research from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has shown gut and bloodstream infections are caused by the same bacteria, giving hope of better prevention and diagnosis of deadly neonatal sepsis. Dec 10, 2025 0 5
Plant used in folk medicine has anti-inflammatory anti-arthritic effects, study confirms In Brazil, researchers from the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), and São Paulo State University (UNESP) have conducted a study that confirmed the safety and anti-inflammatory, ... Dec 10, 2025 0 67
The underlying problems of electroconvulsive therapy patients are often ignored, global study suggests A major international survey of people receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has found that most patients are not asked about the childhood adversities or recent life stressors that they believe caused their difficulties. Dec 10, 2025 0 0
Epilepsy can lead to earlier deaths in people with intellectual disabilities, study shows A combination of missed prevention opportunities and health inequalities can result in the early deaths of people living with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities, a study has shown. Dec 10, 2025 0 0
Genetic links found between addiction risk and educational attainment A new study published in Addiction has identified genetic factors that influence both a person's risk of developing an addiction and their educational attainment. Researchers found that some genetic variants affect both traits ... Dec 10, 2025 0 0
How neuromuscular training helps growing teens to retain their motor skills Teenagers' bodies change fast. Bones grow, muscles develop, and balance is altered. Adolescence can be a time of high energy, but it is also a delicate period for movement control. Dec 10, 2025 0 2
Treating adults with autism: Clinical center offers national blueprint for care after pediatric transition Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) often lose access to specialized care once they age out of pediatric services. Dec 10, 2025 0 0
Body image issues in adolescence are linked to depression in adulthood, twin study finds Teenagers who are unhappy with their bodies are more likely to develop symptoms of eating disorders and depression in early adulthood, according to a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers. Dec 10, 2025 0 0
