Teenagers

Chances of tobacco addiction high among school-college students: Here’s why

According to a survey, over 75 per cent of shops near schools and colleges advertise tobacco products to entice teenagers.
Are antibiotics safe for teenagers - What to expect?

Do you find yourself reaching for an antibiotic every time your kids catches a cold? Is it as safe as you think? Dr Subramanian Swaminathan explains the effects of antibiotics on your teenager.
7 Essential tips for positive parenting your teen

Positive parenting is important if you wish to raise a well-mannered, disciplined and happy child. Read on to know the importance of positive parenting and tips you should follow.
Raising a teen could be quite challenging, these tips may help you

These parenting skills will not only help you deal with the challenges of raising a teen, but also help instil responsible behaviour in your child.
Does your teen suffer from high blood pressure? Here's what you can do

You might think that high blood pressure is an adults-only disease. But it can affect teenagers too, says research. Here, we tell you how it can strike and what you can do to counter it.
Low quality sleep affects young children

According to a recent study, when it comes to your child's health, the quality of sleep matters and not the quantity.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause cognitive impairments in your child

A new study published in the journal Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science, has revealed that exposure to alcohol while in womb may cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in teenage.
5 signs that your child may be troubled

Communicate as much as possible with your children and make a safe place for your children as they try to navigate life.
5 mistakes in young age that could give you diabetes

You may be genetically predisposed to having diabetes after a certain age. But there are certain lifestyle mistakes that could make you susceptible to diabetes at an early age.
New survey claims nicotine vaping on rise among US teens

Nicotine vaping has almost doubled among high school students in US, a new survey confirms.
Teenagers can develop healthy eating habits from family dinners

Teenagers and young adults having dinner together with their families are more likely to have healthier eating habits than those who eat alone.
Know how to talk about mental health with your child

Carlton D'souza, Counselling Psychologist, Dept. of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, S. L. Raheja Fortis Hospital, briefs you about how to spot the warning signs in children.
World Mental Health Day 2018: Understanding depression in teenagers

Suicide due to depression is the third leading cause of death in teens and young adults and can be prevented with urgent treatment and action. Getting rid of the stigma to encourage teenagers to talk about it can go a long way in preventing a possibly drastic outcome.
Back pain linked to substance abuse in teenagers, finds study

Adolescents who experience back pain are more likely to frequently smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and report problems like anxiety and depression.
Exposure to even second-hand smoke impacts teen health

A new study from the University of Cincinnati has established that second-hand smoke leads to poor health, higher absenteeism and increased likelihood to seek medical attention among teenagers.
Antisocial teens are at 5 times higher risk of early death

Teenagers who have social conduct disorder and drugs abuse problems are likely to die young, says a study
Do you have disobedient and aggressive children? They may be suffering from this disorder

Beware! Those bouts of anger, use of abusive language and irritability in your child may be a symptom of a larger disorder.
Smartphone use may affect teenagers' memory, warn researchers

Increased exposure to radiation from mobile phones may impact memory in your teenage children, warn Swiss researchers.
LGBQ teens at higher risk of substance abuse

Turns out, lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning (LGBQ) teens are at substantially higher risk of substance use than their heterosexual peers.
Teens need vigorous exercise to cut heart risk later in life, finds study

Teenagers who engage in high-intensity exercise have lower blood pressure which ultimately may lead to a lower risk of developing heart diseases later in life.