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School holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in Australian children

With summer holidays only weeks away, Aussie kids are looking forward to some well-deserved time off. But too much downtime could create health problems, as new research shows that holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in kids.

15 Dec 2023

Light physical activity can be a powerful tool for combating childhood obesity

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study.

15 Dec 2023

The impact of racism on mental health disparities experienced by Black people in the United States

A series of literature reviews published online December 13 in The Lancet Psychiatry journal highlight the large body of evidence on the role played by racism in mental health disparities experienced by Black people living in the United States.

14 Dec 2023

Interactive screen-based activities impact sleep health of adolescents

While screen time is generally known to affect sleep, new research suggests that interactive engagement, such as texting friends or playing video games, delays and reduces the time spent asleep to a greater extent than passive screen time, like watching television -; especially for teens.

13 Dec 2023

Global study reveals link between psychological distress and unhealthy eating in adolescents

Study in Scientific Reports analyzed data from 222,401 adolescents across 61 countries, finding a significant correlation between psychological distress and unhealthy eating habits, with notable differences across sexes and regions.

13 Dec 2023

Deep learning reveals hidden patterns in adolescent mental health

The personal yet global struggle with mental health may be more visible now than ever before. Yet many people still find it difficult to access the support they need. In Japan, suicide is sadly the leading cause of death for young people.

13 Dec 2023

Study uncovers shift from cigarettes to vapes among pregnant teens with mixed impact on newborns' health

Study analyzed data from over 10,000 pregnant American teenagers to explore the impact of smoking cigarettes, vaping, or both on fetal health, particularly focusing on the likelihood of babies being small for gestational age (SGA). It revealed that cigarette use was associated with a higher risk of SGA, while no significant association was found between vaping and SGA.

13 Dec 2023

Poor diet quality puts America's youth at risk for cardiometabolic diseases later in life

Diet quality among adolescents in the United States is among the worst across all age groups, putting young people at risk for heart attack, stroke, and diabetes, among other cardiometabolic diseases later in life.

13 Dec 2023

Adolescent illicit drug use stays below pre-pandemic levels in 2023, survey finds

The percentage of teenagers reporting they used any illicit substances in 2023 held steady below the pre-pandemic levels reported in 2020, according to the latest results from the Monitoring the Future survey.

13 Dec 2023

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study.

13 Dec 2023

Navigating post-pandemic school reintegration: A comprehensive assessment of mental health in children with special educational needs

Researchers examine changes in mental health among children and adolescents with special educational needs after COVID-19-related school closures.

12 Dec 2023

What level of smartphone use affects adolescent health?

A higher rate of multiple conditions associated with poor health among young people with high mean daily smartphone usage.

11 Dec 2023

Increased internet use linked to higher anxiety in teens, research shows

The prevalence of anxiety and internet addiction among adolescents during the coronavirus disease 2019.

11 Dec 2023

Maternal inflammation risk factors linked to dysregulation in children

Maternal inflammation risk factors may be associated with dysregulation in children, according to a study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.

7 Dec 2023

PFAS exposure linked to weaker bones in young people

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), manufactured chemicals used in products such as food packaging and cosmetics, can lead to reproductive problems, increased cancer risk and other health issues.

6 Dec 2023

Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

A study in PLOS ONE involving over 50,000 Korean adolescents reveals that those using smartphones for more than 4 hours daily have higher rates of mental health issues and substance use, while moderate use may be beneficial.

6 Dec 2023

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

How human beings respond to music and the biological underpinnings of this response.

6 Dec 2023

Trial addresses the effects of adenotonsillectomy on children with mild sleep-disordered breathing

Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids in children with snoring and mild breathing problems during sleep appears to improve their sleep, quality of life, and blood pressure a year after surgery, a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has found.

5 Dec 2023

Younger adults hit hardest by pandemic-related anxiety and depression

A JAMA Network Open study reveals age-related disparities in anxiety and depression among U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, with younger adults (18-39 years) experiencing higher levels of these mental health issues.

4 Dec 2023

Study identifies increased burden of chronic health conditions in LGB cancer survivors

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents and young adult cancer survivors in the United States are more likely to report experiencing chronic health conditions than their heterosexual peers with a history of cancer as well as their LGB peers without a past cancer diagnosis.

4 Dec 2023

Adolescents News and Research

School holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in Australian children

Light physical activity can be a powerful tool for combating childhood obesity

The impact of racism on mental health disparities experienced by Black people in the United States

Interactive screen-based activities impact sleep health of adolescents

Global study reveals link between psychological distress and unhealthy eating in adolescents

Deep learning reveals hidden patterns in adolescent mental health

Study uncovers shift from cigarettes to vapes among pregnant teens with mixed impact on newborns' health

Poor diet quality puts America's youth at risk for cardiometabolic diseases later in life

Adolescent illicit drug use stays below pre-pandemic levels in 2023, survey finds

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Navigating post-pandemic school reintegration: A comprehensive assessment of mental health in children with special educational needs

What level of smartphone use affects adolescent health?

Increased internet use linked to higher anxiety in teens, research shows

Maternal inflammation risk factors linked to dysregulation in children

PFAS exposure linked to weaker bones in young people

Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

Trial addresses the effects of adenotonsillectomy on children with mild sleep-disordered breathing

Younger adults hit hardest by pandemic-related anxiety and depression

Study identifies increased burden of chronic health conditions in LGB cancer survivors

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