Teen Suicide Rates In U.S. Rising

Suicide rates among US teens significantly rose after a 15 year decline, urging healthcare professionals to look into reasons of the increase. There are separate factors that can lead to the rise of teen suicide, but in most cases it is a bunch of several reasons, which needs to be clarified and treated as soon as possible.

New Tool Helps Schools Track Physical Activity, Nutrition

North Carolina schools have a new way to track how they are doing in helping kids to eat better and be more physically active.

Majority Of Spanish Teens Playing Sports Don't Smoke

Eight of every ten Spanish teens who play a sport do not smoke, and more than 40% do not practice any physical activity.

Expert Alert - Too cool For school?

CIHR-funded experts are available to comment on back-to-school health-related issues.

Poor Teen Sleep Habits Raise Blood Pressure

Teenagers who don’t sleep well or long enough may have a higher risk of elevated blood pressure that could lead to cardiovascular disease later in life.

Caution Needed As Children Head Into Fall Sports

After spending summer break in the air conditioning, sleeping late and exercising little more than their thumbs with video games, many young athletes returning to practice for fall sports are at high risk for injury and heat illness.

Teens Easily, Illegally Access Prescription Drugs

Teens report it's easier for them to access prescription drugs than beer, a fact that urges parents to be more attentive. Thirty four percent of teenagers abuse prescription drugs and harm their health without realizing it.

New School Year: Starting And Staying Healthy

School's about to start and schedules will soon be filled with extra-curricular activities. That makes it hard to keep health top-of-mind.

Study Outlines Effective Partnerships On Mental Health Of Urban Students

Addressing and improving mental health outcomes for students is a particularly complex issue in urban public schools.

Freshman 15: What Triggers It

Freshmen face many new experiences when they head off to college. Learning to eat right and take care of themselves are two important areas that are often missed.

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