Archive: 18/01/2018

Distorted view amongst smokers of when deadly damage caused by smoking will occur

Smokers have a distorted perception on when the onset of smoking-related conditions will occur, a new study in the Journal of Cognitive Psychology reports.

Jan 18, 2018

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Puberty is starting earlier for many children—sex education must catch up with this new reality

The British government is consulting on a new curriculum for sex and relationship education in English schools. This change provides a timely opportunity to update how, when and what children are taught about puberty.

Jan 18, 2018

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Research finds women are being steered toward 'routine acceptance of induction' in labour

New research, conducted by academics at the University of Hertfordshire, has found that women are not always getting enough information from their midwives and antenatal classes about what to expect during induction, or the ...

Jan 18, 2018

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'Food desert' gets a name change in response to Baltimore community feedback

In a new report, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for a Livable Future (CLF) detail the rationale behind replacing the term "food desert" with "Healthy Food Priority Areas." The ...

Jan 18, 2018

Adverse childhood experiences increase risk of mental illness, but community support can offer protection

People who have experienced abuse, neglect and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) such as living with domestic violence during their childhood are at much greater risk of mental illness throughout life.

Jan 18, 2018