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How does Christmas impact eating behaviors and obesity?

Changes in nutritional patterns and eating behavior during the winter holiday season and its association with obesity.

3 Oct 2023

Critical gaps found in pediatric medical device trials: Lack of control groups and low infant participation

Clinical trials addressing high-risk pediatric medical devices used in children.

2 Oct 2023

Hispanic and Latino men in sexual minority groups may lack awareness about HPV-related cancers

A study found multiple gaps in awareness and knowledge about the connection between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and several types of cancer among Hispanic and Latino men who identified as sexual minorities, according to results presented at the 16th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, held September 29-October 2, 2023.

29 Sep 2023

Nicotine e-cigarettes, varenicline, and cytisine most effective for long-term smoking cessation, analysis finds

A comprehensive new analysis has found that nicotine e-cigarettes, varenicline and cytisine are the most effective options currently available for helping smokers quit long-term (going at least six months without smoking).

28 Sep 2023

From playgrounds to peace of mind: early childhood activity's influence on middle childhood mental health

In a recent article, researchers assessed whether physical inactivity in early childhood affects mental health in middle-aged children.

28 Sep 2023

Researchers develop new way to boost immune cells' ability to fight TB

Tuberculosis is old-;ancient even. The infectious bacterial disease that plagued Old Testament Israelites and took down pharaohs was eventually stunted by vaccinations, antibiotics, and public health measures like isolation, but it hasn't been cured yet.

27 Sep 2023

Racial discrimination associated with unhealthy cortisol patterns in adolescents

Scientists already know that the stress caused by racial discrimination is related to a host of chronic health conditions, but less is known about which types of discrimination are most harmful.

27 Sep 2023

School-based mindfulness program helps minoritized adolescents develop healthy coping skills

Educational programs that promote mental and physical health can help young people - particularly in environments of chronic stress and trauma exposure - learn healthy coping strategies, avoid risky behaviors, and succeed in school.

26 Sep 2023

Study aims to cast light on the impact of combined alcohol and e-cigarette use on blood brain barrier

With a variety of flavors and widespread perceptions of safety, e-cigarettes appeal to an array of users and especially to adolescents. E-cigarette use, however, is linked to increased alcohol consumption, as well as the use of other substances and drugs.

26 Sep 2023

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental well-being of UK secondary school students

Researchers evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of secondary school children in the UK.

26 Sep 2023

New guideline with preventive care recommendations aims to promote health equity in Canada

A comprehensive new guideline with 16 preventive care recommendations aims to promote health equity for people disadvantaged because of racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination.

25 Sep 2023

Once-weekly ALTUVIIIO® approved in Japan as a new class of factor VIII therapy for hemophilia A

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) has granted marketing authorization for ALTUVIIIO.

From Sanofi 25 Sep 2023

Social adversity and stress leave distinct signatures on mom and baby gut health

Researchers evaluate the effect of social disadvantages and psychological stressors on the gut microbiome of mothers and their infants.

24 Sep 2023

Physical activity patterns associated with changes in cardiometabolic risk factors during adolescence

A follow-up study found unfavorable changes in glucose metabolism, HDL cholesterol levels, and body mass index in adolescents whose physical activity decreased between the ages of 15 and 19. Reduced blood pressure were observed among adolescents with increased physical activity.

22 Sep 2023

Study finds link between PFAS exposure and later puberty in children

Children exposed to higher levels of synthetic chemicals in everyday products, such as water-resistant clothes, umbrellas and food packaging, are more likely to mature later during puberty, according to research presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague.

21 Sep 2023

Adolescents News and Research

How does Christmas impact eating behaviors and obesity?

Critical gaps found in pediatric medical device trials: Lack of control groups and low infant participation

Hispanic and Latino men in sexual minority groups may lack awareness about HPV-related cancers

Nicotine e-cigarettes, varenicline, and cytisine most effective for long-term smoking cessation, analysis finds

From playgrounds to peace of mind: early childhood activity's influence on middle childhood mental health

Researchers develop new way to boost immune cells' ability to fight TB

Racial discrimination associated with unhealthy cortisol patterns in adolescents

School-based mindfulness program helps minoritized adolescents develop healthy coping skills

Study aims to cast light on the impact of combined alcohol and e-cigarette use on blood brain barrier

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental well-being of UK secondary school students

New guideline with preventive care recommendations aims to promote health equity in Canada

Once-weekly ALTUVIIIO® approved in Japan as a new class of factor VIII therapy for hemophilia A

Social adversity and stress leave distinct signatures on mom and baby gut health

Physical activity patterns associated with changes in cardiometabolic risk factors during adolescence

Study finds link between PFAS exposure and later puberty in children

Puberty onset shifts forward in children with type 1 diabetes

Digital vision training may not be an effective treatment for amblyopia in children

Review examines how underage youth access e-cigarettes despite age sales restriction laws

Vaping increases the risk of asthma in adolescents, study suggests

Scientists uncover potential key risk factors for melanomas in children and adolescents

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From Discovery Biology to ELRIG Chair

Breathing New Life into Diagnostics: Plasmion's SICRIT Technology

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