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www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Health

Physical Fitness Linked to Better Mental Health in Young People

Physical fitness in children and adolescents may lower the risk of mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and ADHD. [ more ]
Inverse
2 months ago
Health

Are Supplements FDA Approved? Inside the Wild West of Diet Pills and Protein Powder

The dietary supplement industry is lucrative and largely unregulated, leading to potential harm to consumers.
Youth are particularly susceptible to using nonprescribed weight loss products, including dietary supplements, with associated negative health outcomes. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
Dining

Procurador general de CA cuestiona material de educacion sexual de grupo cristiano

The Modesto Pregnancy Center received a letter from the California Attorney General demanding proof of medically accurate and impartial sexual education provided to students.
California law requires public schools to provide comprehensive sexual health education, free from religious doctrine, at least once in high school and once in middle school. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Warning young people are turning to porn to learn about sexual health

Sex education in schools is failing, leading young people to rely on online information about sexual health, exposing them to harm.
The number of STI diagnoses in England is increasing, with young people being disproportionately affected, highlighting the urgency for better sexual health education and prevention strategies. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

New study finds that only 1% of trans teens detransition

Only 1% of trans teens detransition after starting medical treatment.
Detransition rates are generally low, with most reverting shortly after seeking care. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Mental health

UK eating disorder charity says calls from people with Arfid has risen sevenfold

ARFID cases in the UK rose sevenfold in five years, affecting children, young people, and parents.
Limited specialist care for ARFID leads to delays; 8 in 10 service providers do not mention offering ARFID care. [ more ]
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