Teen Health Update

Teen Health Update

Teen Health Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 10/28/2013 01:10 PM EDT New on the MedlinePlus Teen Health page:

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10/28/2013 09:41 AM EDT

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Sexual Harassment Rates Differ Among LGBTQ Youth

10/24/2013 04:27 PM EDT

The percentage of U.S. teens who report being sexually harassed varies depending on the youths' sexual identities, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health

Scandinavia Study Finds HPV Vaccine Safe

10/23/2013 02:47 PM EDT

In a large study of nearly a million girls in Denmark and Sweden, the human papillomavirus vaccine was not linked to short- or long-term health problems.
Source: Reuters Health

Fewer Infants Hospitalized for Whooping Cough, Study Finds

10/21/2013 09:00 AM EDT

Increase in teens vaccinated against the infection has resulted in decrease in babies contracting it, researchers suggest


Source: HealthDay

California Teens Drinking More Sugary Drinks

10/18/2013 12:00 PM EDT

Daily consumption of soda, sports and energy drinks contributes to obesity crisis, experts warn


Source: HealthDay