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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How can we help young boys understand their health, puberty and sex lives?
A new guide has been released to help young boys navigate adolescence. THE ESSENTIAL The publication of the guide entitled ...
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Playing an instrument slows down the development of the teenage brain… and that’s a good thing!
The brains of children who play a musical instrument develop more slowly, and therefore for longer, with a larger window ...
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Hypertension in adolescence linked to poorer cognitive abilities
Adolescents with high blood pressure or arterial stiffness may have poorer cognitive function, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL Adolescents ...
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Dating apps: some kids are using them at age 11
One in four preteens on dating sites and apps identify as LGBTQIA+. THE ESSENTIAL Pre-teen boys and youth identifying as ...
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Polyamorous people experience more depressive symptoms
Adolescents who have multiple romantic relationships at the same time and in complete transparency have poorer mental health. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Irregular sleep causes teenagers’ grades to drop
Going to sleep and waking up at different times during the week lowers adolescents' academic performance. THE ESSENTIAL Teenagers who ...
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Stress in adolescence could reduce fertility in adulthood
When it manifests itself repeatedly during adolescence, stress could reduce the chances of having a child later. THE ESSENTIAL In ...
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Vaping among teenagers increases the risk of exposure to toxic substances
Among adolescents, frequent vaping could increase the risk of exposure to lead and uranium, which could harm brain and organ ...
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“Endometriosis exists in adolescents, it just needs to be researched”
Sabrina Da Costa, gynecologist specializing in childhood and adolescence, spoke on the subject of endometriosis in adolescents during the first ...
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Weight loss: why should we avoid putting pressure on teenagers?
“Internalized” weight stigma in adults is often associated with family and societal pressure during adolescence, a study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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RED-S: “The risk of Sport-Related Energy Deficiency exists in girls and boys”
RED-S, or Sport-Related Energy Deficiency, is a threat that should not be overlooked among young high-level athletes. Some elements to ...
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Stigma, discomfort: skin diseases harm children’s mental health
Children and adolescents with skin conditions are more likely to suffer from stigma and this has consequences for their well-being ...
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Sexuality: how to answer adolescents’ questions?
In his book “Talking about sex, how to inform our teenagers”*, Professor Israel Nisand, gynecologist and organizer of exchanges with ...
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Racism impacts young people’s sleep
Racial and ethnic discrimination increases the risk of sleep disorders among young people, and it is important to take this ...
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