3 stories tagged #adolescent health

  1. New Advisory Labels Children's Screen Time a Public Health Crisis
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    New Advisory Labels Children's Screen Time a Public Health Crisis

    A US surgeon general's advisory warns excessive screen use in youth causes severe mental and physical harm, urging immediate societal action.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. "Harmless" Foods Linked to Teen Girls' Anxiety and Depression
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    "Harmless" Foods Linked to Teen Girls' Anxiety and Depression

    New research highlights how common, ultra-processed foods can negatively impact adolescent girls' mental health, contributing to anxiety and depression.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  3. Health Experts Warn of Dangerous 'Paracetamol Challenge' Trend
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    Health Experts Warn of Dangerous 'Paracetamol Challenge' Trend

    A social media trend, dubbed the 'paracetamol challenge,' is raising alarms among health professionals due to the severe risks of drug overdose among adolescents.

    3mo ago 1 min read