Mapped: The UK areas with the highest rates of teenage drinking – and Brighton leads by a worrying margin Brighton and Hove has taken the unwanted title of the UK’s teenage drinking capital, where 61.7 under-18s in every 100,000 people end up in hospital for alcohol-related reasons – almost 170% above the national average. Southern […]
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Children who experience coercive control face an increased risk of developing a mental illness in adulthood, a new childhood domestic violence study has found. University of Queensland researchers found childhood experiences of domestic violence, characterised by intimidation, control, property damage or harm to pets, significantly increases the risk of mental disorders and health risk behaviours […]
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Effects of alcohol policies on reducing alcoholic beverage consumption: Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to review and assess all available evidence on the effectiveness of selected alcohol policies in reducing consumption of alcoholic beverages at the population level. Although alcoholic beverages were classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) several decades ago, no such […]
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Genes linked to smoking during pregnancy have been identified, with males more affected by maternal smoking than females. The health impacts persist well into adulthood. Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have identified a genetic link to smoking in pregnancy. Results from the UK-wide study also showed that males experience more long-lasting effects when the […]
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Parental risks, aggressive behaviour, and alcohol use: a deep dive into child abuse Child maltreatment has been the focus of two separate studies led by UQ researchers, who examined the main parental risk factors that lead to child abuse, as well as the behavioural impacts later in life. Dr Claudia Bull, from the Faculty of […]
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Eating disorders: Everything you need to know – An eating disorder occurs when someone develops an unhealthy attitude towards food, which can gradually take over their everyday life and, eventually, make them ill. In many cases, it is more about control than food itself and can often be symptomatic of another underlying mental health struggle. […]
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Young people support the idea of a smoke-free generation, according to a new study They broadly welcome the idea of the Government’s smokefree generation policy and see it as a chance to free their generation from harmful addiction, according to a study led by the University of Nottingham. Smoking tobacco kills more people than any other […]
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Halfway through Dry January, you’re already reaping the rewards of your commitment to an alcohol-free lifestyle. From better sleep and hydration to improved gut health, the benefits of staying sober for even a fortnight are undeniable. But if you’re feeling the mid-month slump, don’t worry—this is a common hurdle, and we’re here to help. With […]
Older people exchange Cannabis for Tabaco – New research from Curtin University has revealed increasing cigarette prices over the past several years have seen more older Australians turn to cannabis use as an alternative. Researchers from Curtin’s School of Accounting, Economics and Finance investigated the buying habits of nearly 100,000 Australians from 2001 to 2019 […]
New study challenges social media’s mental health impact – A new Curtin University study has challenged the perception heavy social media use has a significant impact on mental health, finding little to no relationship between the two. In fact, not only does the research indicate the amount of time spent on social media has a […]
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