http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Young men who believe that happiness declines with age are more likely to engage in risky health behaviors such as binge drinking. Their misguided negative view of the aging process may act as a disincentive to behave 'sensibly' and encourage them to make the most of the present in anticipation of 'miserable' old age. These findings by Dr. John Garry and Dr. Maria Lohan from Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, are published online in Springer's Journal of Happiness Studies. http://www.physorg.com/news178888831.html Medicine & Health Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:50:07 EST news178888831 (PhysOrg.com) -- Psychologist Mona Taouk is developing a world-first questionnaire to identify young people at risk of depression and suicide. http://www.physorg.com/news177330119.html Medicine & Health Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:50:01 EST news177330119 Many children are not only passionate about environmental issues, but more than capable of driving forward sustainability initiatives, argues new research into the role of schools in developing more sustainable communities. Children already play a key role in becoming more sustainable by encouraging changes in behaviour of those around them whether in terms of recycling, saving energy, growing vegetables and healthy eating etc. http://www.physorg.com/news175327896.html Space & Earth Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:12:15 EST news175327896 (PhysOrg.com) -- Younger adults may be doing a better job saving for the future than many experts believe, according to a new study. http://www.physorg.com/news172857401.html Other Sciences Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:20:01 EST news172857401 (PhysOrg.com) -- The gene most closely linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease affects brain activity in young adults -- much earlier in life than previously reported -- according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center and The Pennsylvania State University. http://www.physorg.com/news171816576.html Medicine & Health Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:00:09 EST news171816576 Mental health in young people worsens in line with trends in the labour market. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Public Health studied data from 1985 to 2002 and found that, across ten European countries, as the proportion of young people not in work increased, so did the proportion of 15-year-olds who reported mental health symptoms such as feeling low, difficulty sleeping or headaches. http://www.physorg.com/news171639679.html Medicine & Health Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:43:30 EST news171639679 Thousands of children and adolescents are using anti-obesity drugs that in the UK are only licensed for use by adults. The number of young people receiving prescriptions for these drugs has increased 15-fold since 1999, but most stop using them before they could expect to see any benefit, according to a new study. http://www.physorg.com/news171175734.html Medicine & Health Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:49:24 EST news171175734 (PhysOrg.com) -- Poor parenting is not the reason for an increase in problem behaviour amongst teenagers, according to research led by Oxford University. http://www.physorg.com/news168259592.html Other Sciences Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:50:00 EST news168259592 One in ten 16 year olds in Northern Ireland have self-harmed in the past year, according to new research by ARK at Queen`s University and the University of Ulster. http://www.physorg.com/news168156373.html Medicine & Health Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:07:21 EST news168156373 Widening participation efforts in UK universities should do more than simply create a 'wow moment' for young people, according to a new study led by the University of Leicester. http://www.physorg.com/news161530997.html Other Sciences Thu, 14 May 2009 14:43:54 EST news161530997 The transition from basic education to upper secondary school is a challenge for many young people. According to a study of school burnout at different stages of school and higher education, upper secondary school is a particularly challenging stage for many young people. Success-oriented female upper secondary school pupils are at the greatest risk: up to 20 cent of them suffer from school burnout. Burnout is a phenomenon to be taken seriously, as it can lead to depression. http://www.physorg.com/news161515403.html Medicine & Health Thu, 14 May 2009 10:24:01 EST news161515403 Contrary to the industry's position that visible drink labels will promote responsible drinking, young people are, instead, using these visible standard drink labels to increase or even maximize the amount of alcohol they consume at the lowest cost possible. http://www.physorg.com/news161416174.html Medicine & Health Wed, 13 May 2009 06:49:57 EST news161416174 The recent drinking and driving (DUI) arrests of celebrities -Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie, Michelle Rodriguez and Lindsay Lohan -yielded widespread news coverage, however, very little of it offered any public health context, according to a new report by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Injury Research and Policy. http://www.physorg.com/news159634852.html Medicine & Health Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:01:31 EST news159634852 Being satisfied with one's appearance is one of the most important prerequisites for a positive self image. However, in today's appearance culture it is the rule rather than the exception that children and young people are dissatisfied with their appearance. http://www.physorg.com/news156603518.html Medicine & Health Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:59:29 EST news156603518 Tight labour market regulation increases unemployment all over the world, finds a study of 73 countries by the University of Bath. http://www.physorg.com/news156522095.html Other Sciences Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:22:02 EST news156522095 From a health perspective, going to college is the best option for young people during times of mass unemployment, says a senior researcher in an editorial published on bmj.com today. http://www.physorg.com/news155937839.html Medicine & Health Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:04:14 EST news155937839 A team of researchers from the Peninsula Medical School in the South West of England, the University of Brighton and the Department of Pathology at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, has found that a common family of viruses (enteroviruses) may play an important role in triggering the development of diabetes, particularly in children. These viruses usually cause symptoms similar to the common cold, or vomiting and diarrhoea. However, the team has now provided clear evidence that they are also found frequently in the pancreas of people who develop diabetes. http://www.physorg.com/news155486297.html Medicine & Health Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:38:54 EST news155486297 The federal government should make preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and promoting mental health in young people a national priority, says a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. These disorders -- which include depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, and substance abuse -- are about as common as fractured limbs in children and adolescents. Collectively, they take a tremendous toll on the well-being of young people and their families, costing the U.S. an estimated $247 billion annually, the report says. http://www.physorg.com/news153756622.html Medicine & Health Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:10:51 EST news153756622 Alcohol advertising and marketing may lead to underage drinking. A large systematic review of more than 13,000 people, published in the open access journal BMC Public Health, suggests that exposure to ads and product placements, even those supposedly not directed at young people, leads to increased alcohol consumption. http://www.physorg.com/news153146742.html Medicine & Health Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:53:40 EST news153146742 Millions of American teenagers participate in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, and other programs designed to develop responsibility in young people. A new study suggests that it's not the fun and games of these programs, but the tough tasks -those that ask young people to make sacrifices and do difficult things for the good of the group -that are most likely to foster responsibility and self-discipline. http://www.physorg.com/news153127961.html Medicine & Health Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:33:13 EST news153127961 Current government programmes aimed at reducing drug and alcohol use among young people may be ineffective and may even be doing more harm than good, according to a paper published today in Public Policy Research, the quarterly journal published today by the Institute for Public Policy Research. http://www.physorg.com/news152471614.html Medicine & Health Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:14:19 EST news152471614 As the party season approaches, a timely reminder of the issues surrounding the binge drinking culture are again highlighted by research into 'young people and alcohol' a team lead by Professor Christine Griffin, at the University of Bath. The research, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) suggests several considerations for future policy. http://www.physorg.com/news149660366.html Medicine & Health Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:19:26 EST news149660366 Chocolate, excitement and the stress of Christmas: these are not just a headache for parents. They are also responsible for triggering migraines in many young people. Learning how to manage stress and avoid triggers are just as important as getting the right medication. However the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) today stressed that parents and young people need to be warned about the risks of using migraine medications that have only been approved for adults. The Institute has analysed the latest research on migraines and published information for children and young people on informedhealthonline.org. http://www.physorg.com/news148734366.html Medicine & Health Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:06:06 EST news148734366 New knowledge: Girls have a better sense of taste than boys. Every third child of school age prefers soft drinks which are not sweet. Children and young people love fish and do not think of themselves as being fussy eaters. Boys have a sweeter tooth than girls. And teenagers taste differently. http://www.physorg.com/news148653888.html Medicine & Health Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:44:48 EST news148653888 In a new report published online today in the January issue of Addiction, researchers question whether current licensing policies have contributed to a rise in the phenomenon of "pre-drinking" amongst young people. http://www.physorg.com/news148560705.html Medicine & Health Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:51:45 EST news148560705 Insufficient vitamin D can stunt growth and foster weight gain during puberty, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Even in sun-drenched California, where scientists from the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the University of Southern California conducted their study, vitamin D deficiency was found to cause higher body mass and shorter stature in girls at the peak of their growing spurt. http://www.physorg.com/news148134167.html Medicine & Health Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:22:47 EST news148134167 Suicide rates in those aged 10-19 in the UK declined by 28% in the seven year period from 1997-2003, shows a study published today in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. The study, carried out by researchers at the University of Manchester, showed that the decline was particularly marked in young males, where rates declined by 35%. http://www.physorg.com/news143975669.html Medicine & Health Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:14:29 EST news143975669 (PhysOrg.com) -- A team of mental health experts from the University of Western Sydney say young people who have developed a dependence on cannabis are likely to continue using the drug following the diagnosis of a mental illness. http://www.physorg.com/news142694179.html Medicine & Health Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:16:19 EST news142694179 Whether young people get drunk as a purposeful behavior or as an unintended consequence depends on what country they live in, according to new research on young people in seven countries. The research finds that young people's views on alcohol and drunkenness were influenced more by culture than by factors such as age and sex. http://www.physorg.com/news141369532.html Medicine & Health Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:18:52 EST news141369532 (PhysOrg.com) -- The first national report detailing survival for teenagers and young adults with cancer shows that survival rates climbed by about 11% over two decades.The University of Manchester findings, published in the British Journal of Cancer today, looked at survival across all cancers in people aged 13 to 24 between 1979 and 2001. http://www.physorg.com/news138460839.html Medicine & Health Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:20:39 EST news138460839