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Severely obese children face higher risk of developing heart disease, diabetes

A new study led by researchers in the UNC Department of Pediatrics finds a direct correlation between more severe forms of obesity in children and related risk factors for developing heart disease and diabetes—particularly in boys.

1 Oct 2015

Sibling relationship quality in adolescence linked to later depressive symptoms, risky behaviors

Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic minority group in the United States, and most are of Mexican origin, previous research has shown.

1 Oct 2015

Depression and suicide risk screening can help healthcare providers prevent suicides in teens

A new paper from nursing researchers with The University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Woman's University finds that depression and suicide risk screening can assist healthcare providers in preventing suicides in teens.

30 Sep 2015

Bariatric surgery results in substantial weight loss in overweight children with Prader-Willi syndrome

Obesity is a leading cause of complications and death in children suffering from Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), yet there are few effective treatment options for these patients. In a new study published in Surgery for Obesity and Related Disease researchers found that bariatric surgery, specifically laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), resulted in substantial weight loss with no apparent adverse effect on growth in a small group of severely overweight patients with PWS.

29 Sep 2015

Mylan releases generic version of Invega in the U.S.

Mylan N.V. today announced the U.S. launch of Paliperidone Extended-Release Tablets 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 6 mg and 9 mg, the generic version of Janssen's Invega.

28 Sep 2015

New report sets out plans to improve cure rate, quality of life for childhood cancer survivors in Europe

Each year in Europe, 6,000 young people die from cancer, and two-thirds of those who survive suffer from treatment-related side effects. Although there has been considerable progress in the treatment of childhood cancers over the past few decades, and cancer in childhood is rare, these are major problems that need to be overcome, says a report from SIOPE, the European Society for Paediatric Oncology, launched at the 2015 European Cancer Congress today.

26 Sep 2015

NIH-supported study explores effects of substance use on adolescent brain development

The National Institutes of Health today awarded 13 grants to research institutions around the country as part of a landmark study about the effects of adolescent substance use on the developing brain.

26 Sep 2015

New Kaiser Permanente study finds small decline in obesity rates among young people in Southern California

A new study from Kaiser Permanente found a small but significant decline in the percentage of young people who are overweight and obese in Southern California. The decline was seen across all ages, races and ethnicities, but was less pronounced in girls, adolescents, Hispanic and black children, according to the results published today in The Journal of Pediatrics.

26 Sep 2015

Allergan releases generic INVEGA (paliperidone extended-release tablets) in the U.S.

Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has launched a generic version of Janssen's INVEGA (paliperidone extended-release tablets) in the U.S. Allergan is the first company to receive FDA approval for and launch a generic version of INVEGA, demonstrating the deep expertise of the Company's global generics R&D, regulatory and supply chain teams.

25 Sep 2015

New guideline on the use of prescription medications for treatment of opioid addiction

Medications play an important role in managing patients with opioid use disorders, but there are not enough physicians with the knowledge and ability to use these often-complex treatments.

25 Sep 2015

Use of exergaming can improve physical and mental fitness among children with ASD

A study conducted by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston says games used for exercising can improve physical and mental fitness in children with autism spectrum disorders.

24 Sep 2015

Reduced conflict-related brain activity linked to higher risk for psychosis

Researchers led by Bradley S. Peterson, MD, director of the Institute for the Developing Mind at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, have shown that lower levels of conflict-related brain activity are associated with a higher risk for later psychosis.

23 Sep 2015

Regular exercise significantly reduces suicide attempts among bullied students

As high schools across the country continue to reduce physical education, recess, and athletic programs, a new study shows that regular exercise significantly reduces both suicidal thoughts and attempts among students who are bullied.

22 Sep 2015

Dynamic spine brace in development for children with scoliosis

Some six million people in the U.S. suffer from scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine. These include approximately 2 to 3% of adolescents who are diagnosed each year with idiopathic scoliosis, which is usually identified during puberty and progresses until skeletal maturity.

21 Sep 2015

Adolescents with bulimia nervosa recover faster when parents involved in treatment

Involving parents in the treatment of adolescents with bulimia nervosa is more effective than treating the patient individually, according to a study led by Daniel Le Grange, PhD, Benioff UCSF Professor in children's health in the departments of psychiatry and pediatrics at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, and James Lock, MD, PhD, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine.

21 Sep 2015

Researchers developing dynamic spine brace for children with scoliosis

18 Sep 2015

Australian children, adolescents exposed to alcohol advertising in sport TV

With two footy finals series set to begin in earnest next week, new research from Monash University shows that Australian children and adolescents receive millions of exposures to alcohol advertising when watching AFL, NRL, and Cricket on TV, with 47 per cent of the exposures occurring during children's daytime viewing.

18 Sep 2015

Video gamers widely exposed to tobacco imagery

Video games are not adequately rated for tobacco content, according to a new UC San Francisco study that found video gamers are being widely exposed to tobacco imagery.

15 Sep 2015

Health experts call for action to improve health and well-being of women, children, adolescents

Societies are failing women, children and adolescents, particularly in the poorest communities around the world, and urgent action is needed to save lives and improve health, say global health experts.

15 Sep 2015

Study shows half of adolescents misuse their prescription drugs

Although prescription drug misuse is on the decline among adolescents, one in two patients tested between the ages of 10 and 17 years are not using their medications appropriately, potentially putting their health at risk, according to an analysis by Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services.

From Quest Diagnostics 11 Sep 2015

Adolescents News and Research

Severely obese children face higher risk of developing heart disease, diabetes

Sibling relationship quality in adolescence linked to later depressive symptoms, risky behaviors

Depression and suicide risk screening can help healthcare providers prevent suicides in teens

Bariatric surgery results in substantial weight loss in overweight children with Prader-Willi syndrome

Mylan releases generic version of Invega in the U.S.

New report sets out plans to improve cure rate, quality of life for childhood cancer survivors in Europe

NIH-supported study explores effects of substance use on adolescent brain development

New Kaiser Permanente study finds small decline in obesity rates among young people in Southern California

Allergan releases generic INVEGA (paliperidone extended-release tablets) in the U.S.

New guideline on the use of prescription medications for treatment of opioid addiction

Use of exergaming can improve physical and mental fitness among children with ASD

Reduced conflict-related brain activity linked to higher risk for psychosis

Regular exercise significantly reduces suicide attempts among bullied students

Dynamic spine brace in development for children with scoliosis

Adolescents with bulimia nervosa recover faster when parents involved in treatment

Researchers developing dynamic spine brace for children with scoliosis

Australian children, adolescents exposed to alcohol advertising in sport TV

Video gamers widely exposed to tobacco imagery

Health experts call for action to improve health and well-being of women, children, adolescents

Study shows half of adolescents misuse their prescription drugs

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