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Traumatic brain injuries in kids could be risk-factor for alcohol abuse in later life

Researchers at Ohio State University have surveyed previous studies to investigate the relationship between traumatic brain injuries and alcohol abuse.

14 Aug 2017

Research shows effectiveness of school-based programs in improving students' mental health problems

School-based mental health programs can reach large numbers of children, with increasing evidence of effectiveness in improving mental health and related outcomes, according to a research review in the September/October issue of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry.

11 Aug 2017

FDA focusses on discouraging e-cigarettes use by kids

In a press release the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said that the agency would focus on a new public health education campaign that would discourage the use of e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) by kids. The campaign is titled “The Real Cost”.

9 Aug 2017

Adolescent depression linked to risk for subsequent violence

Adolescent depression increases the risk of violence, suggests a study published in the August 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

1 Aug 2017

Teens exposed to violence have greater risk for obesity, study suggests

Teens consumed more unhealthy foods and beverages on days they were exposed to violence, and suffered from fatigue due to poor sleep the next day, according to a new study by Duke researchers. Those behaviors, especially increased soda consumption, are important predictors of weight gain.

31 Jul 2017

E-cigarette use may influence subsequent cigarette experimentation in never smokers

Young people who have tried an e-cigarette may be more likely to go on to smoke cigarettes compared with those who have not, a study led by University of Stirling researchers has suggested.

27 Jul 2017

Vaping devices helping to reduce traditional smoking rates

According to researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center, there is finally an increase in the smoking cessation rate. The study finds that more people using e-cigarettes are responsible for quitting smoking and these electronic devices can actually help reduce the traditional smoking rates. The study was published yesterday in the British Medical Journal. Researchers looked at data from a national survey and large population based study between 2001 and 2015.

26 Jul 2017

University of Leicester researchers receive funding to explore vaping among adolescents

A research team led by the University of Leicester will be exploring how young people use e-cigarettes or 'vape' as part of a new project funded by Cancer Research UK.

26 Jul 2017

Study assesses upper, lower extremity muscle function in Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type IV

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a heritable disorder characterized by increased bone fragility. In OI Type IV muscle weakness has important functional consequences. Children and adolescents with OI type IV often have restricted mobility despite multidisciplinary treatment with bisphosphonates, intramedullary rodding surgery and rehabilitation.

26 Jul 2017

Genetic test to predict IBD severity in children

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic relapsing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract with abdominal pain and diarrhea being the most common symptoms. It can be challenging to diagnose as gastrointestinal complaints mimicking IBD are common.

26 Jul 2017

Living in rural households lowers person's risk of developing IBD, study finds

Living in rural households decreases a person's risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly for young children and adolescents, according to a new study by researchers at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, and the Canadian Gastro-Intestinal Epidemiology Consortium.

25 Jul 2017

Critical research strategies and interventions established for pediatric and adolescent HIV

The highest priority research agendas needed to improve the testing and treatment of children and adolescents with HIV were presented at the 9th International Aids Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Paris this weekend.

24 Jul 2017

Study seeks to understand social functioning among young adult cancer survivors

Cancer survivors often talk about wanting to get back to normal, but a new study indicates many young adults who survived the disease struggle with attaining this goal two years after their initial diagnosis.

21 Jul 2017

WHO alerts countries to increasing trend of HIV drug resistance

WHO alerts countries to the increasing trend of resistance to HIV drugs detailed in a report based on national surveys conducted in several countries.

21 Jul 2017

Parents have substantial role in curbing drinking habits of adolescents

Fewer Australian teenagers are drinking alcohol but more needs to be done to curb the drinking habits of Aussie students, based on the findings of the latest study by Adelaide researchers.

20 Jul 2017

Global multi-stakeholder partnerships improve health of women, children, and adolescents

Globally, the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents are improving faster than at any point in history, even in the poorest nations.

19 Jul 2017

New review reveals dire effects of heavy alcohol use during adolescence on the brain

What would a celebration be without alcohol, whether we are talking about a private or professional event? Drinking alcohol, is a well-engrained and long-standing social habit in many countries around the world, even though the fact that alcohol has an impact on one's health is largely established, especially when it comes to heavy drinking.

18 Jul 2017

Adolescents News and Research

Traumatic brain injuries in kids could be risk-factor for alcohol abuse in later life

Research shows effectiveness of school-based programs in improving students' mental health problems

FDA focusses on discouraging e-cigarettes use by kids

Adolescent depression linked to risk for subsequent violence

Teens exposed to violence have greater risk for obesity, study suggests

E-cigarette use may influence subsequent cigarette experimentation in never smokers

Vaping devices helping to reduce traditional smoking rates

University of Leicester researchers receive funding to explore vaping among adolescents

Study assesses upper, lower extremity muscle function in Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type IV

Genetic test to predict IBD severity in children

Living in rural households lowers person's risk of developing IBD, study finds

Critical research strategies and interventions established for pediatric and adolescent HIV

Study seeks to understand social functioning among young adult cancer survivors

WHO alerts countries to increasing trend of HIV drug resistance

Parents have substantial role in curbing drinking habits of adolescents

Global multi-stakeholder partnerships improve health of women, children, and adolescents

New review reveals dire effects of heavy alcohol use during adolescence on the brain

Study identifies potential treatment for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Young people with depression have elevated risk for cannabis use disorder at age 18

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