By Susana Martinez-Conde – Scientific American 03/04/2020 “… New research ties parents’ misperceptions of their offspring’s weight to childhood obesity. …” Read the entire article: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/illusion-chasers/your-kids-are-heavier-than-you-think/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Category: Physical Health of Boys
Half of Australian adolescent boys are using protein powder, study shows
By James Purtill – ABC News 03/04/2020 “… Half of boys aged 14-16 are using muscle-building protein supplements, according to study that surveyed students at a Victorian high school. …” Read the entire article: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/half-of-australian-adolescent-boys-using-protein-powder/12026488 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Children who don’t get enough sleep may have a higher risk of mental health problems
By AsiaOne 03/09/2020 “… Boys who slept the least hours had an increased risk of developing behavioural problems, and both boys and girls who slept the least had a higher risk of future emotional problems. …” Read the entire article: https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/children-who-dont-get-enough-sleep-may-have-higher-risk-mental-health-problems The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Should You Worry If Your Son Complains of Testicle Pain?
By Health Essentials 03/05/2020 “… “When kids are playing sports or messing around, they get hit down there quite often,” says pediatric urologist Audrey Rhee, MD. But persistent pain after a kick or hit can signal trauma that requires urgent medical treatment. …” Read the entire article: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/should-you-worry-if-your-son-complains-of-testicle-pain/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Healthy Men: Vaping is not an equal-opportunity problem
By Armin Brott – Tribune News Service 02/03/2020 “… And the fact that you haven’t seen much coverage of the gender difference is a big clue: the media loves male-vs-female comparisons, and when you don’t see one, it’s almost always because male victims outnumber females. …” Read the entire article: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/lifestyle/health/4916162-Healthy-Men-Vaping-is-not-an-equal-opportunity-problem The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
UMass Study: Exposure To Household Chemicals Linked To Autistic Traits
By Karen Brown – New England Public Radio 02/24/2020 “… The study found that babies exposed in the womb to higher concentrations of those chemicals were more likely to develop autistic traits, like social impairment. But in the study of 600 children, the autism link was only present with boys — and it went away READ MORE
Few Teen Boys at Risk for HIV Get Tested
By Robert Preidt – U.S. News 02/11/2020 “… Too few teenage boys at risk for HIV infection are tested for the AIDS-causing virus in the United States, researchers say. And this contributes to the growing epidemic of undiagnosed HIV in the nation. …” Read the entire article: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-02-11/few-teen-boys-at-risk-for-hiv-get-tested The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
‘Boys exhibiting inattention-hyperactivity at higher risk of traumatic brain injuries’
By Dev Discourse 02/20/2020 “… According to a new study led by researchers at McGill University, boys exhibiting inattention-hyperactivity at the age of ten have a higher risk for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in adolescence and adulthood. …” Read the entire article: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/health/881823-boys-exhibiting-inattention-hyperactivity-at-higher-risk-of-traumatic-brain-injuries The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Common Plastics Chemicals Linked to Autism Traits in Young Boys
By Alan Mozes – Medicine Net 02/19/2020 “… Young boys whose mothers were exposed to chemicals known as phthalates while pregnant may face an increased risk for developing behaviors associated with autism, a new study warns. …” Read the entire article: https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=228261 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Sex trafficking affects males too, and a Denton charity wants to help
By Dallas Morning News 02/10/2020 “… In 2008, the Department of Justice studied commercial sexual exploitation of children in New York City. That report found 53.5% were male, 42% were female and 4.5% were transgender. The precise number of men and boys sold for sex is impossible to reach, but regardless how high the number READ MORE