Obesity: 60 % of adults will be in this situation by 2050
Without immediate action, more than half of adults and a third of children and adolescents could be overweight or obese ...
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Tuberculosis: two teenagers affected in Charente-Maritime
In Charente-Maritime, two cases of pulmonary tuberculosis were detected in a middle school and a high school student. Essential In ...
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The screens could accentuate manic disorders in young adolescents
Young people aged 10 to 11 spends a lot of time on screens (social networks, video games ...) present an ...
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Young people with ADHD are more vulnerable to smoking
Adolescents with at least three symptoms of attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity are more likely to smoke cigarettes ...
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She shouts so hard that her lungs drop out in the middle of a concert
A 16 -year -old teenager had pulmonary problems after having shouted too hard during a One Direction group concert. Essential ...
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Intermittent fasting could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in teens
A study shows that intermittent fasting would increase the risk of diabetes in young people, but not in adults and ...
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Meningitis: a teenager died in Rennes
After a young patient died of meningitis in Brittany, around forty people who came into contact with her were taken ...
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Extreme temperatures impact the mental health of young people
Extreme temperatures - very hot or very cold - can affect the mental health of young people, according to a ...
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Bullying linked to anxiety and depression in teens
For girls, being bullied leads to a reduction in friendships and social support. THE ESSENTIAL Among boys, mental health problems ...
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Mentalo: the application to assess and improve the mental health of adolescents
Inserm researchers recently developed an application aimed at assessing anxiety and depression problems among young people aged 11 to 24. ...
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Alcohol: the feeling of embarrassment is linked to its excessive consumption among adolescents
Young adults who are socially uncomfortable are more likely to drink alcohol regularly, but their consumption declines as they get ...
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Long Covid: 70% of affected adolescents recover after two years
Most young people aged 11 to 17 who have developed a long form of Covid-19 recover from symptoms within 24 ...
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Hypertension: sufficient sleep reduces risk in adolescents
Young people who follow the recommendations and sleep 9 to 12 hours each night are less likely to have high ...
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Avian flu: first human case detected in Canada
A teenager has tested positive for avian flu, an infection caused by the H5 strain virus, according to health authorities ...
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Adolescence: friendships shape well-being
The quality and types of friendships formed in adolescence can shape well-being in adulthood, a new study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Depression: Mental health apps help high-risk young people
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) apps may help prevent depression in high-risk youth, a new study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL A cognitive ...
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Anxiety, depression: poor friendships in adolescents predict mental symptoms
Young people who have difficulty forming and maintaining meaningful friendships are more likely to experience negative emotions and have a ...
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A link established between prediabetes in adolescents and young adults and adverse pregnancy outcomes
Prediabetes in adolescence and early adulthood is linked to an increased likelihood of maternal cardiometabolic morbidity during the first pregnancy. ...
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Mpox: European Commission extends vaccine authorization to adolescents aged 12 and over
The European Commission has authorised the administration of Imvanex, the vaccine against MPOX, to adolescents aged 12 and over. THE ...
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Marital conflicts: they permanently damage adolescents’ sleep
Adolescents who live in a tense climate due to parental disagreement suffer more from sleep disorders in adulthood. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Covid-19: Lockdowns have made teenagers’ brains age faster
Lockdowns, put in place to try to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, have prematurely aged the brains of adolescents, especially girls. ...
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Teens who smoke have increased risk of respiratory problems in their 20s
Smoking before the age of 18 increases the risk of developing respiratory symptoms in your 20s, a new study finds. ...
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Social networks: teenagers addicted to short videos have more sleep problems
Young people who are very fond of digital content broadcast by platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts ...
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School bullying: this activity in middle school boosts empathy
Dance and movement therapy helps increase emotional and social intelligence in middle school students and reduce bullying, a new study ...
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Adolescence under pressure: social anxiety, a barrier to development
Adolescence, a time of great upheaval, is often synonymous with worries and uncertainties. Among these difficulties, social anxiety stands out ...
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Here’s Why Your High School Best Friend’s Genes Matter
A study shows that the traits of your friends during adolescence can rub off on you, especially those written in ...
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Cannabis: its consumption would make you slimmer
Using cannabis during adolescence may disrupt the processes governing energy storage, resulting in a slimmer body. THE ESSENTIAL Consuming cannabis ...
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Youth mental health: why it is urgent
The mental health of French children is in danger. According to a recent study, around 20% of children suffer from ...
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Difficulty concentrating in adolescence increases stroke risk
Having difficulty concentrating or learning as a teenager increases the risk of having a stroke before age 50. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Social networks: which adolescents are at risk of depression?
A study has identified factors that increase the risk of depression in adolescents. THE ESSENTIAL Social media use doesn't have ...
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