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Poor educational outcomes are linked to youth offending
Youngsters who commit crime are more likely to have problems at school and to have missed weeks of teaching because they were excluded. view more (2005-03-18)
Healthcare professionals need training to help them talk more comfortably about sexual issues
Ovarian cancer affects sexual functioning, but healthcare professionals' knowledge about this is inadequate, as is their communication with patients about sexual issues, concludes a study in this week's BMJ. Interviews were conducted with 15 women with ovarian cancer and 43 clinicians and nurses in Leeds to determine their attitudes about, and... view more... (2001-10-09)
Tropical medicine: a brittle tool of the new imperialism (p 1087)
This week's Lancet editorial is strongly critical of the way that tropical medicine remains structured on outdated colonial lines and calls for the discipline to 'resist contemporary imperialistic forces that hide under the folded veils of counterterrorism and corporate colonialism'. THE LANCET charges tropical medicine with rewriting its history... view more... (2004-03-31)
Passive smoking increases the risk of heart disease
A new study published in BMC Public Health shows that breathing in second-hand smoke significantly increases the risk of developing heart problems in non-smokers. These findings have serious consequences for public health giving weight to calls for smoking to be banned in public places. In 1995 cardiovascular diseases accounted for nearly 15... view more... (2002-06-26)
Behavioral and emotional problems common among children with developmental disabilities
Children and adolescents with developmental disabilities often have emotional and behavioral problems, and these problems can persist as the person grows older. view more (2006-10-25)
First nationwide child health and air pollution study commences
This is the first nation-wide study of child health in relation to air quality to be conducted in Australia. view more (2007-04-19)
Hidden threat: Elevated pollution levels near regional airports
Scientists are reporting evidence that air pollution - a well-recognized problem at major airports - may pose an important but largely overlooked health concern for people living near smaller regional airports. view more (2009-11-19)
Tropical depression: Hurricane linked to long-term mental distress
Florida State University sociologists in Tallahassee, Fla. have found that some South Floridians who survived 1992's Hurricane Andrew suffered mental health problems many years later, a finding that has led the researchers to predict even more dire consequences for those who lived through last year's devastating Hurricane Katrina. view more (2006-05-10)
Prevalent mental health problems three years after NATO bombing of Serbia
Depression and post-traumatic stress disorder "remain a significant public health concern" three years after the 1999 NATO campaign in Serbia, according to an article published this week in BMC Medicine. Refugees and people living in remote areas are particularly vulnerable to suffering from mental health problems. view more (2004-05-27)
E-mail consultations in international health is highly valued service
More young people than ever are travelling overseas, which raises the issue of adequate medical support for this group. Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) was founded in the UK in 1958 and is now the largest independent volunteer-sending charity in the world. The Overseas Training Programme (OTP) of VSO was established in 1992 and places young... view more... (2000-07-05)
Babies born to women with anxiety or depression are more likely to sleep poorly
A study in the April 1 issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that babies are more likely to have night wakings at both 6 months and 12 months of age if they are born to women who suffered from anxiety or depression prior to the pregnancy. view more (2009-04-01)
Study finds genetic link between sleep disorders and depression in young children
A study in the Feb. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP was the first to use twin data to examine the longitudinal link between sleep problems and depression. view more (2009-02-02)
New obesity staging system may help doctors measure up
A new system proposed by Canadian and US obesity researchers may provide another weapon in the battle against obesity. University of Alberta obesity expert Dr. Arya Sharma, along with a researcher from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, has proposed a classification system to help doctors assess and treat overweight patients. view more (2009-02-11)
Children of alcoholics have more problems
Children of alcoholic parents are more likely to have emotional problems in later life. They are less able to cope, less happy, and more worried about what others think of them. view more (1999-12-16)
Prenatal cocaine exposure not linked to bad behavior in kids
oddlers exposed to cocaine before birth exhibit no more behavioral problems than other children their age, despite early predictions that "crack babies" would grow up to be delinquents. view more (2006-05-02)
New research shows children take a toll on marital bliss
What married couples have suspected for years is now proven by researchers at the University of Denver (DU) and Texas A&M - children can add problems and stress to a marriage. view more (2009-04-09)
One-sided view on Public transport
When solving problems in the public transport sector, the standpoint taken is often too one-sided. These types of problems need an interdisciplinary approach. This is the conclusion of Wijnand Veeneman, who will defend his thesis at TU Delft on Monday 24 June. He researched four different cases in Switzerland, the UK, Denmark and the Netherlands.... view more... (2002-06-20)
Childhood cancer survivors at increased risk of severe health problems as adults
A substantial proportion of childhood cancer survivors experience serious health problems as young adults, particularly those who received radiation treatment. view more (2007-06-27)
EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS OF CHILDREN LIVING IN WAR ZONES NOT RECOGNISED (PP 1790, 1801)
Health professionals need to be trained in the detection and treatment of the emotional disturbances associated with children's exposure to war zones and political violence, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Children living in war zones are at a high risk of developing post-traumatic stress and other... view more... (2002-05-22)
New studies in the journal sleep focus on helping children, women sleep better
The refusal of young children to go to bed at night can cause unnecessary stress for members of their family. However, parents and guardians can take comfort in knowing that behavioral treatments are an effective means for resolving a child's bedtime problems and night wakings. view more (2006-10-02)
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