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Immunosuppressive properties of TNF blockers may increase risk of malignancy in children

Immunosuppressive properties of TNF blockers may increase risk of malignancy in children
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of malignancies in children using tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers, raising concerns of an associated risk and prompting an investigation. Researchers from the FDA set out to identify all reports… Continue reading

Warning Signs and Risk Factors

Warning Signs and Risk Factors

Suicide among teens is a disturbing social problem internationally. In the United States alone suicide is the third leading cause of death among this age group. The teen years are a challenging time of life for many young people. There are tremendous social pressures, family… Continue reading

Risk of Net addiction growing in S’pore

Risk of Net addiction growing in S’pore
With the Internet becoming more pervasive and computers integral tools in schools, at work and in homes, more in Singapore are now at risk of becoming addicted, note field workers.
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Healthy Family Relationships And Religious Involvement Buffer Youth Against Risk Factors Related To Drug Abuse

Healthy Family Relationships And Religious Involvement Buffer Youth Against Risk Factors Related To Drug Abuse
American-Indian adolescents continue to have the highest rates of illicit drug use among all ethnic groups. Although previous research has found that increasing adolescent exposure to protective factors can reduce their risk for substance abuse,… Continue reading

HIV-Infected Drug Users Face High Risk of Medical Complications

HIV-Infected Drug Users Face High Risk of Medical Complications
A Yale University study of the health problems of people infected with HIV reveals that those who also have substance abuse problems are at greater risk for other serious illnesses than those who do not- primarily because the substance abuse leads… Continue reading

Healthy families, religious involvement buffer youth against risk factors related to drug abuse

Healthy families, religious involvement buffer youth against risk factors related to drug abuse
American-Indian adolescents continue to have the highest rates of illicit drug use among all ethnic groups. Recent findings reveal that positive family relationships and religious affiliation can counteract risk factors — including addicted family members, exposure to… Continue reading