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Your Child's First Period Is Painful? Doctor Explains What It Could Mean
The most common reason behind painful periods in adolescents is primary dysmenorrhea. This occurs due to the release of prostaglandins, hormone-like chemicals that cause the uterus to contract during menstruation.
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Time For India To Turn The Spotlight On Adolescent Health
In the list of health priorities, adolescent health lags far behind maternal and child health in India. It’s a dangerous oversight given that India is home to the largest number of adolescents in the world. An estimated 253 million adolescents live in India, and one in every fifth adolescent in the world is Indian. There is enough evidence to sho...
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Homosexual Attraction Natural In Adolescents, Says Health Ministry Sex Education Kit
Some of the key points mentioned in the resource material is that it is normal for adolescents to feel attracted toward members of the same gender but it is important to have consent in all such relationships.While the resource material seeks to do away with the stigma of same-sex attraction in adolescents, it also puts special emphasis on respect ...
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E-Cigarettes a 'Major Public Health Concern': US Surgeon General
E-cigarette use is exploding among young people and is now "a major public health concern," the US Surgeon General warned Thursday, sparking disagreement from experts in Britain where the devices are seen more favorably.
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How Young Boys Bear The Burden Of Patriarchy In India
Mumbai: Inside a community centre at Mumbai’s Dharavi slum, Umair Khan teaches a group of young boys the difference between good and bad touch. The 20-year-old is a community organiser with Sneha – Society for Nutrition Education and Health Action. He works with the NGO’s youth programme Ehsaas which, since 2013, has reached out to over 6,000...
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Teenage Weight Tied to Odds of Diabetes-Related Death
The increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and eventually dying from the disease, begins early in life and at weights in the -normal- range, a new study suggests.
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'Facebook depression' fears unfounded: US study
Worries about a link between depression and the amount of time spent on Facebook or other social media sites are probably unfounded.
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Alcohol education key to sexual health
Counselling teenagers on the ill effects of alcohol abuse make them more careful and informed about their sexual health.
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Family break-ups take a toll on adolescents
Family break-ups take a toll on adolescents having high rates of psychological and social problems.
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Your Child's First Period Is Painful? Doctor Explains What It Could Mean
The most common reason behind painful periods in adolescents is primary dysmenorrhea. This occurs due to the release of prostaglandins, hormone-like chemicals that cause the uterus to contract during menstruation.
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Time For India To Turn The Spotlight On Adolescent Health
In the list of health priorities, adolescent health lags far behind maternal and child health in India. It’s a dangerous oversight given that India is home to the largest number of adolescents in the world. An estimated 253 million adolescents live in India, and one in every fifth adolescent in the world is Indian. There is enough evidence to sho...
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Homosexual Attraction Natural In Adolescents, Says Health Ministry Sex Education Kit
Some of the key points mentioned in the resource material is that it is normal for adolescents to feel attracted toward members of the same gender but it is important to have consent in all such relationships.While the resource material seeks to do away with the stigma of same-sex attraction in adolescents, it also puts special emphasis on respect ...
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E-Cigarettes a 'Major Public Health Concern': US Surgeon General
E-cigarette use is exploding among young people and is now "a major public health concern," the US Surgeon General warned Thursday, sparking disagreement from experts in Britain where the devices are seen more favorably.
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How Young Boys Bear The Burden Of Patriarchy In India
Mumbai: Inside a community centre at Mumbai’s Dharavi slum, Umair Khan teaches a group of young boys the difference between good and bad touch. The 20-year-old is a community organiser with Sneha – Society for Nutrition Education and Health Action. He works with the NGO’s youth programme Ehsaas which, since 2013, has reached out to over 6,000...
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Teenage Weight Tied to Odds of Diabetes-Related Death
The increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and eventually dying from the disease, begins early in life and at weights in the -normal- range, a new study suggests.
-
'Facebook depression' fears unfounded: US study
Worries about a link between depression and the amount of time spent on Facebook or other social media sites are probably unfounded.
-
Alcohol education key to sexual health
Counselling teenagers on the ill effects of alcohol abuse make them more careful and informed about their sexual health.
-
Family break-ups take a toll on adolescents
Family break-ups take a toll on adolescents having high rates of psychological and social problems.
