Health
8 ways college women can protect their health
(HealthDay)—The start of college means it's time for young women to take charge of their health.
Sep 11, 2017
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News tagged with sexual issues
Pediatrics
Making the most of childhood wellness visits
(HealthDay)—Babies born today will have about a dozen wellness visits by the time they reach age 3. At that point, these checkups typically drop to just once a year, often before kids head back to school.
Jul 21, 2017
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Survey finds men don't talk about their family health history risks
Knowing your family history and hereditary risks is extremely important in preventing future health problems. But it's a topic that men tend to avoid, especially when it comes to sexual health. A new national survey commissioned ...
May 31, 2017
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LGBQQ college students face barriers to campus mental health services, study finds
College students who belong to sexual minority groups are more likely to seek help for mental health problems than their straight peers, but they still face many barriers to using on-campus mental health services, according ...
May 30, 2017
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Cardiology
Guys, take the health check up a notch
(HealthDay)—Though preventive wellness visits are the cornerstone of good health, a third of American men don't even have a primary care doctor.
Apr 28, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychoanalysts need a better understanding of human sexuality to help their patients
"Psychoanalysts were once thought to be experts on sexual issues, but that is less true today. The rift between psychoanalysis and scientific sexology that occurred in the mid-20th century may be partly responsible," states ...
Dec 8, 2016
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Doctors don't talk to their patients about sexual health. Here's why they should
Think back to the last time you had a checkup with a doctor. He or she might have asked you about how often you exercise, how well you sleep and whether you drink or smoke. But does your doctor ask you about sex?
Apr 4, 2016
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Health
Major study of trafficked men, women and children reveals abuse, complex health issues
The largest survey to date of the health of trafficking survivors has found high levels of abuse and serious harm associated with human trafficking. For the first time, the findings reveal severe mental and physical health ...
Feb 17, 2015
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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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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression top cause of illness in world's teens, WHO says
Depression is the top global cause of illness and disability for adolescents, with suicide the third-biggest cause of death, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.
May 14, 2014
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