Tag: Youth Health
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Pharmacy-Based PrEP Emerges as Key in Kenya’s HIV Fight
Kenya Turns to Pharmacies to Accelerate HIV Prevention Kenya is expanding access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by bringing it directly to community pharmacies, clinics, and outreach sites. As new data highlight ongoing transmission, health officials say expanding PrEP through familiar, trusted channels could be a turning point in the country’s ambition to eliminate new…
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Rising Cholesterol and Insulin Resistance Among SA Youth: What It Means for Public Health
Overview: A new health threat among South Africa’s youth In a small mining town in Limpopo, a troubling pattern is emerging: young people are showing signs of conditions once thought to affect only older adults. Elevated cholesterol, insulin resistance, obesity, and early indicators of type 2 diabetes are appearing among teens and young adults. This…
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Rising Cholesterol and Insulin Resistance in SA Youth: What Public Health Must Do
Introduction: A brewing public health challenge Across South Africa, a troubling trend is emerging: high cholesterol and insulin resistance are appearing in younger populations. In communities once deemed low-risk, especially in mining towns and other industrial towns, the signs of metabolic syndrome—type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and elevated cholesterol—are no longer confined to…
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Youth ADHD Treatment Barriers and Outcomes: Insights from APSARD 2026
Overview: What APSARD 2026 Revealed About Adolescent ADHD The opening session of the APSARD 2026 conference brought renewed attention to the persistent barriers that adolescents face in accessing effective ADHD treatment. Researchers and clinicians shared data showing that youths diagnosed in childhood often navigate a complex path to sustained care, with outcomes that vary widely…
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Youth ADHD Treatment Barriers and Outcomes: Insights from APSARD 2026 Conference
Overview: Why APSARD 2026 Matters for Youth ADHD The opening session of the APSARD 2026 conference spotlighted a critical issue in child and adolescent mental health: disparities in access to ADHD treatment and how early diagnosis and intervention shape long‑term outcomes. Researchers and clinicians gathered to discuss barriers that families face, from misperceptions about ADHD…
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ADHD Drug Prescriptions Surge in Korea Youth: Risks and Safeguards
Overview: A rising trend in ADHD treatment among Korean youth In recent years, South Korea has seen a notable increase in prescriptions for methylphenidate, a stimulant medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While access to effective ADHD treatment can help many young people manage symptoms and improve school performance, the surge…
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ADHD Drug Surge in Korea Sparks Urgent Safety Concerns for Youth
Overview: A Sharp Rise in ADHD Treatments Among Youth In South Korea, a notable increase in prescriptions for methylphenidate, a stimulant commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), has drawn attention from health professionals, parents, and policymakers. Data from the first nine months of recent years indicate that medication use among children and…
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Film Raises Empathy for Youths with HIV/AIDS
Overview: A Film with a Purpose A new film dives into a deeply personal narrative to illuminate the realities faced by youths living with HIV. Through the story of two brothers long separated by time and circumstance, the movie explores themes of family, memory, and the stigma that often shadows young people living with the…
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Film Elevates Empathy and Awareness for Youths Living with HIV
Driving empathy through a powerful story The latest film to tackle HIV among young people leans on a deeply human setup: two brothers, long separated by time and circumstance, reunite to uncover a family secret. What begins as a dramatic reunion soon reveals a truth about their mother’s death from AIDS and the childhood realities…
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Should You Give Your Teen Alcohol at Christmas? What Parents Need to Know
Considering Giving Teens Alcohol at Christmas: A Quick Reality Check For many families, the holidays bring questions about how to handle underage drinking. Some parents worry that letting teens drink in a supervised setting might teach moderation and keep them from bingeing later. However, research and expert guidance consistently warn that this approach can backfire,…