Health
Paramedics could sound early warnings of child abuse or neglect, but they need support and more training
Child abuse and neglect is, unfortunately, a far more common occurrence in Australia than many people realize.
Feb 1, 2023
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News tagged with sexual development
Health
Being comfortable with aging can benefit sex life
Researchers have long known that having a positive outlook can benefit a person's health.
Nov 17, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Eliminating sexual violence could reduce poor mental health among teens
The prevalence of serious mental health problems among 17-year-olds could drop by as much as 16.8% for girls and 8.4% for boys if they were not subjected to sexual violence, such as sexual assault and harassment, according ...
Oct 4, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New research reveals that nearly one-third of all women in developing countries become mothers during adolescence
Nearly a third of all women in developing countries begin childbearing at age 19 and younger, and nearly half of first births to adolescents are to children or girls aged 17 and younger, reveals research released today by ...
Jul 5, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
The World Health Organization convenes its emergency committee Thursday to consider if the spiraling outbreak of monkeypox warrants being declared a global emergency. But some experts say the WHO's decision to act only after ...
Jun 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Spain, Portugal detect over 40 suspected monkeypox cases
Spain and Portugal have detected over 40 suspected cases of monkeypox, a viral infection rarely seen in Europe, with both outbreaks concentrated in the Madrid and Lisbon areas, officials said Wednesday.
May 18, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO says coordinating with UK over monkeypox outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday it was coordinating with UK and other European health officials after British authorities detected at least seven cases of monkeypox this month.
May 17, 2022
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Health
Incorporating sexual pleasure in educational sexual health programs can improve safe sex behaviors
Sexual health programs that include sexual desire and sexual pleasure can improve knowledge and attitudes around sex, as well as condom use compared to those that do not, according to research published in the open access ...
Feb 11, 2022
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Neuroscience
How do the effects of childhood abuse extend into middle age?
Childhood sexual abuse can lead to depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease and other health problems later in life. Not all abused children experience these problems, however, and researchers are working to understand ...
Jan 13, 2022
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Medications
Over-the-counter fungicide can disrupt fetal and maternal hormones
The active ingredient in medicines commonly used to treat yeast infections has the potential to disrupt steroid hormone levels, according to a study from the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark. This ...
Jun 16, 2021
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