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COVID-19 vaccination in low- and middle-income countries should complement routine childhood vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases of the disease in children and adolescents, according to a review.

21 Aug 2023

Early life food allergy associated with increased risk of asthma and reduced lung growth

Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to a world first study.

25 Jul 2023

Only 43% of parents use patient portal benefits for their children, poll finds

For many busy families, online access to a child's health provider for medical advice, health records or prescription refills is likely a convenient option.

17 Jul 2023

Wastewater monitoring can be an effective tool for global disease surveillance

Wastewater monitoring could act as an early warning system to help countries better prepare for future pandemics, according to a new study.

6 Jul 2023

Global efforts to reduce infectious diseases must include older children and adolescents

Global efforts to reduce infectious disease rates must have a greater focus on older children and adolescents after a shift in disease burden onto this demographic, according to a new study.

4 Jul 2023

Study examines impact of maternal incarceration on health risk behaviors in adolescents

Women represent the fastest-growing population in U.S. institutional corrections facilities. In the past four decades, the number of women incarcerated has increased by more than 475%, rising from 26,326 in 1980 to 152,854 in 2020.

23 Jun 2023

Eating disorder and self-harm diagnosis surged during the COVID-19 pandemic: an urgent need for intervention

Researchers examined incidence rates of eating disorders and self-harm after the COVID-19 pandemic.

23 Jun 2023

Study identifies socioeconomic disparities in the health behaviors of Japanese adolescents before and during COVID-19

A study by Assistant Professor KYAN Akira (Department of Social Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and School of Public Health, Kyoto University; while conducting the study, Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University) and Professor TAKAKURA Minoru (Health Promotion & Development / School Health Division, Faculty of Medicine & Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of the Ryukyus) found for the first time that socioeconomic inequality in achieving recommended physical activity levels among Japanese youth increased while difference in breakfast intake decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to levels before the pandemic.

21 Jun 2023

Measuring the receipt of medications and behavioral health services for AUD

Heavy drinking commonly begins in adolescence and is a known risk factor for the development of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Data from adult clinical trials suggest offering evidence-based medications for AUD to younger adults could promote their engagement in treatment and improve clinical outcomes.

15 Jun 2023

Large-scale comprehensive sequencing helps downstream medical care in newborns

Researchers who lead the world's first comprehensive sequencing program for newborn infants have published the next chapter in the ongoing study of the BabySeq Project, with new findings on infants and families who have been followed for 3-5 years.

6 Jun 2023

No measurable progress made in the last decade to reduce premature births, UN report reveals

No measurable progress has been made in any region of the world in the last decade to reduce the number of babies born prematurely and thus vulnerable to loss of life, a major UN report reveals.

2 Jun 2023

Adolescents know and care about the changing legal landscape of abortion in the US

On July 1, North Carolina's new abortion limits go into effect. As restrictions on abortions are being tightened across the United States, adolescents may encounter mounting obstacles that could prevent them from accessing abortion care.

2 Jun 2023

Boston Children's Hospital establishes first Division of Addiction Medicine to address substance use in children and adolescents

Boston Children's Hospital has launched the first Division of Addiction Medicine at a pediatric institution, reinforcing the importance of addressing substance use in children and adolescents providing multidisciplinary care for youth working towards recovery.

25 May 2023

Teens unaware of diabetes risk: Study highlights need for lifestyle change awareness in at-risk

Study aimed to evaluate the association between diabetes risk perception and awareness and health behaviors in youth with overweight or obesity.

5 May 2023

Interventions improved well-being among children and youth during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers review interventions aimed at enhancing the well-being of children and adolescents amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 Apr 2023

Young adults with strong parent relationships have better long-term health outcomes

Researchers determine how the relationship with their parents affected the long-term health of young adults or adolescents.

26 Mar 2023

Cleaner air improves lung capacity of children and adolescents

As air pollution in Stockholm has decreased, so has the lung capacity of children and adolescents has improved, a new study published in the European Respiratory Journal reports.

23 Feb 2023

Distinct genomic patterns of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors may help with early diagnosis

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common genetic condition, affecting 1 in 3000 individuals, and people with NF1 are at greater risk of developing a rare, aggressive form of cancer.

4 Jan 2023

Screen addictions associated with OCD symptoms in preteens

During the holidays, kids often spend more time on screens, leaving parents to wonder: Is it causing harm? Possibly.

12 Dec 2022

Concrete steps for screening, detection and treatment of adolescent substance use

Despite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop adolescent substance use is still an old-fashioned conversation, according to a new Viewpoint published in the November issue of The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

9 Dec 2022