Breakfast skipping means children may not be getting all the nutrients they need
A new scientific review published by the British Nutrition Foundation, in partnership with the charity, Magic Breakfast, highlights that many…
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Why teenagers should learn first aid
Teenagers and young people are the most likely to push boundaries and take risks when things go wrong. It is…
Teenagers: Social media may increase the risk of alcohol use
Teenagers who spend 30 minutes or more on social media every day may be more at risk of alcohol use…
Stress, anxiety & panic attacks: How to help your child
Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during back to school…
Meningitis in teenagers: The unknown dangers
Meningitis is swelling of the meninges (the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord). The inflammation is usually the…
Arterial stiffness may cause and worsen heart damage among adolescents
Arterial stiffness is a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents, according to a new follow-up study. The study…
Festivals – handling your drink and the dangers involved
Festivals can be an exciting opportunity for teenagers to branch out. For many, it will be their first time away…
Cholesterol passport for adolescents
The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights that everyone has the right to life could as well be extended to…
Insights into adolescent mental health in Scotland
Insights into adolescent mental health in Scotland: A national report, carried out every four years in collaboration with the World…
How to prevent your child becoming addicted to gaming
The world of online gaming is forever expanding and has become extremely popular over the past decade among younger generations.…
ASD medication trial targeting gut bacteria
A new trial will test whether a medication that targets gut bacteria can also improve irritability in teenagers with autism…
Teenagers: 5 reasons to learn first aid
Teenagers and young people are the most likely to push boundaries and take risks and when things go wrong. It…