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Teen Dating Violence Sets Stage for Future Abusive Relationships
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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Teens who are abused by a romantic partner may suffer long-lasting repercussions, and this is especially true for girls, a new analysis finds.
Investigators who reviewed 38 studies concluded that teenage dating violence was linked to a higher risk for additional re...
Know Your Boundaries: Tips to Teach Kids About Body Safety
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2023
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It's important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries.
Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect them from abuse.
"Children and teens who feel in control of their bodies are less likely to fall p...
New Bill Would Ensure Free Exams for Sexual Assault Victims
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2022
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After a sexual assault, some victims are charged for the initial treatment and collection of evidence, even though U.S. federal law requires those services to be free.
Now, a new federal bill aim...
ERs Seeing Huge Rise in Cases of Sexual Assault
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2022
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Victims of sexual assault are seeking treatment in U.S. emergency rooms in growing numbers, with University of Michigan (UM) researchers detecting a 15-fold increase between 2006 and 2019.
Rapes and other forms of sexual assault occur every 68 seconds in the United State...
Online Sexual Abuse of Kids Is Common; Perps Usually Friends, Partners
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2022
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Substantial numbers of kids and teens are being tracked, lured and sexually abused online, and adult strangers aren't always the perps.
In many cases, it's friends and dating partners who are doing the grooming, a new study shows.
Too Often, Victims of Sexual Assault Face High Medical Bills
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2022
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Some survivors of sexual assault may face a further trauma after seeking medical care: a huge emergency room bill.
That's the finding of a new study that analyzed U.S. emergency department charges for care related to
Abuse Early in Life May Mean Tougher Menopause Decades Later
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2022
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It's well-known that hot flashes, sleep disturbances and symptoms of depression are common issues du...
Leading U.S. Pediatricians' Group Issues Guidelines to Prevent Patient Abuse
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2022
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Recent years have seen several high-profile cases of doctors sexually abusing young patients. Now the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is issuing new recommendations aimed at prevention.
Medical visits are usually a safe place for children and teenagers, but when abu...
New Law Expands Care for Rape Victims
- March 16, 2022
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Expanded care for sexual assault victims is a main feature of the Violence Against Women Act that was signed into
Sexual Harassment, Assault Tied to High Blood Pressure in Women
- February 22, 2022
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Sexual assault and workplace sexual harassment may increase women's long-term risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, a new study suggests.
High blood pressure is a major ris...
Trauma in Childhood Can Harm Health for a Lifetime: Study
- Robert Preidt
- November 15, 2021
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As if suffering through a childhood trauma weren't enough, new research suggests it might raise the risk of poor mental and physical health later in life.
Researchers analyzed nearly 2,900 responses to the 2019 New Zealand Family Violence Survey and found that about 45% ...
Abuse in Childhood May Shorten Adult Lives: Study
- Cara Murez
- October 6, 2021
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Child abuse and neglect can do significant and long-lasting damage, according to a six-decade review of British data.
The analysis of records dating to the late 1950s found that children who experienced physical or sexual abuse were more likely to die early as adults.
Sexual Assault Could Affect a Woman's Long-Term Brain Health
- Cara Murez
- September 22, 2021
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It's known that sexual assault affects a woman's physical and mental health. Now, researchers say these traumatic incidents may also harm her brain health.
A new study found that traumatic experiences, including sexual violence, may be linked to greater risk of dementia,...