TikTok content supports “illicit vape subculture” among teens
TikTok content normalises illegal vaping among young people – according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). A new study shows that young...
Addiction
The Addiction category explores substance use, behavioural dependencies and their impact on individuals, families and society. It features informed discussion of alcohol, tobacco and drug use, prevention and policy, emerging research and support strategies, alongside broader connections to mental health and social wellbeing. This category aims to provide clear insight into the complex causes, consequences and responses to addiction.
Worrying number of children under two use screens regularly
More than two thirds of children under two years old in the UK use screens regularly, according to groundbreaking research involving Leeds Trinity University. The...
Mapped: The UK areas with the highest rates of teenage drinking
Mapped: The UK areas with the highest rates of teenage drinking – and Brighton leads by a worrying margin Brighton and Hove has taken the...
Coercive control puts children at risk of mental illness later in life
Children who experience coercive control face an increased risk of developing a mental illness in adulthood, a new childhood domestic violence study has found. University...
Effects of alcohol policies on reducing consumption
Effects of alcohol policies on reducing alcoholic beverage consumption: Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to review and assess all available evidence on the effectiveness...
Genes linked to smoking in pregnancy identified
Genes linked to smoking during pregnancy have been identified, with males more affected by maternal smoking than females. The health impacts persist well into adulthood....
Parental risks – a deep dive into child abuse
Parental risks, aggressive behaviour, and alcohol use: a deep dive into child abuse Child maltreatment has been the focus of two separate studies led by...
Eating disorders: Everything you need to know
Eating disorders: Everything you need to know - An eating disorder occurs when someone develops an unhealthy attitude towards food, which can gradually take over...
Young people support the idea of a smoke-free generation
Young people support the idea of a smoke-free generation, according to a new study They broadly welcome the idea of the Government's smokefree generation policy and...
Half way to Health: Dry January Motivation
Halfway through Dry January, you're already reaping the rewards of your commitment to an alcohol-free lifestyle. From better sleep and hydration to improved gut health,...
