4 d. ago How having a sleepy teen could save your kid from a future heart attack

Better sleep habits are linked to improved cardiovascular health under a decade later

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6 d. ago Two hours 'doomscrolling' on their phone or tablet can double teenagers' risk of anxiety and quadruple the likelihood of depression

Teens who spend more than two hours a day scrolling on phones or tablets double their risk of developing anxiety and quadruple their chances of depression, say scientists.

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7 d. ago Schoolgirl died after her breast cancer referral was downgraded – because she was just 16

Isla Sneddon was told the lumps in her breasts were likely hormones

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1 week ago Utah teenager located safe and in good health after going missing in April

Alisa Petrov, 15, last seen on 21 April, walked into Colorado Springs police department and identified herself A 15-year-old Utah girl, who vanished in April, has been located safe and in good health in Colorado Springs, authorities confirmed late Sunday night.According to Sgt Shaun Becker, Alisa Petrov walked into the Colorado Springs police department earlier that evening and identified herself. Officials stated she appeared to be unharmed and physically well. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Teenager says he nearly died after having nuts delivered to his hospital ward

Jacob Robertson has lodged complaints against his local health board in Swansea

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2 w. ago Childhood cancers which take longest to diagnose revealed in new study

Experts hope their findings will help improve diagnosis times.

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2 w. ago Teenager dead after taking part in latest collision sport that health experts want BANNED for being too dangerous

A 19-year-old New Zealand man has died after suffering a serious head injury in a game inspired by the controversial 'Run It Straight' trend

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3 w. ago Number of obese and overweight teenagers will skyrocket in the next five years, experts warn

Adolescent health worldwide is at a "tipping point," experts say

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3 w. ago Junk food overtakes smoking and alcohol as main cause of ill health in teenagers

A new Lancet study shows obesity and mental health problems are now the biggest problems facing younger people as half a billion teens across the globe are predicted to be overweight by 2030

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4 w. ago Banning teens from social media will not fix everything. Here’s why

Jasleen Chhabra, Vita Pilkington and Zac Seidler on the complexities of a social media ban for teenagers

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