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

A recent eBioMedicine study found key risk factors associated with the development of melanoma in children and adolescents.

19 Sep 2023

Analyzing development of improved child-resistant medication dispensing and tracking systems

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most common pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders. In 2019, nearly 10% of United States (U.S.) children had a diagnosis of ADHD. Approximately 3.3 million children, or roughly 5 out of every 100 children in the U.S., are currently prescribed medication for ADHD.

19 Sep 2023

How important is inflammation and body weight in the origin of depression?

A new paper in BMC Medicine examines the role of inflammation and body mass index (BMI) in the etiology of treatment-resistant depression.

18 Sep 2023

Abortion bans fuel a rise in high-risk patients heading to Illinois hospitals

When she was around 22 weeks pregnant, the patient found out that the son she was carrying didn’t have kidneys and his lungs wouldn’t develop. If he survived the birth, he would struggle to breathe and die within hours.

14 Sep 2023

AACR Cancer Progress Report provides latest statistics on cancer research and treatment

Today, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released the 13th edition of its annual Cancer Progress Report, which chronicles how basic, translational, and clinical cancer research and cancer-related population sciences-;primarily supported by federal investments in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-;remain vitally important to improving health and saving lives.

13 Sep 2023

How food insecurity fuels sugary drink consumption in vulnerable kids

New research from New York City reveals that children in low-food-security households are more likely to consume sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Factors such as chronic stress and U.S. parental immigration status were found to exacerbate the link between food insecurity and higher SSB consumption among these children.

13 Sep 2023

Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?

Comprehensive review finds energy drinks linked to range of health risks, from cardiac arrhythmias to mental health issues. Researchers call for strict regulations on their consumption, especially among minors and pregnant women.

12 Sep 2023

Idrevadiloride in hypertonic saline improves lung function in people with primary ciliary dyskinesia, trial shows

Primary ciliary dyskenisia (PCD) is a rare genetic disease that causes the tiny hair-like filtration structures in the respiratory tract to stop working.

12 Sep 2023

Vaping linked to chronic stress in young people

Young people who have used e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

12 Sep 2023

Vegan diets and skin inflammatory disorders: whats the link?

Are skin disorders and inflammatory conditions associated with nutritional deficiencies in vegan diets?

12 Sep 2023

Probation disproportionately affects the health outcomes of Black Americans

"Mistrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful," warned Friedrich Nietzsche more than a century ago.

11 Sep 2023

Study finds way to help teen night owls adjust to their natural sleep cycles

Promoting healthy sleep in teen night owls brings adolescents' biology and school demands in alignment.

8 Sep 2023

Adolescent drinking is associated with a higher risk of acute harm

The association between alcohol consumption and the risk of hospital visits due to alcohol consumption.

8 Sep 2023

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

Research explores how the gut microbiota impacts critical areas of adolescent development, including mental health, metabolism, and skeletal growth. It suggests that understanding these interactions could lead to microbiome-based treatments for optimal growth and maturation.

7 Sep 2023

Cyberbullying victimization and perpetration associated with eating disorder symptoms in adolescents

In a study of US adolescents, both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying were more likely than other youth to experience eating disorder symptoms.

7 Sep 2023

'Growing pains' in children may indicate the presence or risk of migraines

New research published in Headache reveals that, in children and adolescents, pain in the lower limbs-;what are often called "growing pains" by clinicians and are commonly attributed to rapid growth-;may indicate the presence or risk of migraines.

7 Sep 2023

Convincing evidence supports avoidance of cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving

Experts recommend avoiding cannabis during adolescence and early adulthood, in people prone to or with mental health disorders, in pregnancy, and before and while driving, based on an in-depth evidence review published by The BMJ today.

7 Sep 2023

The rise in anaemia among adolescent women in India: a comprehensive study on prevalence trends

In a recent study, researchers analyzed the change in the prevalence of anemia among adolescent women in India from 2015 to 2021.

7 Sep 2023

Teen brains with depression show heightened sensitivity to parental criticism

Adolescents with depression show heightened neural activity in response to parental criticism and are less positively impacted by parental praise, according to a study in Psychological Medicine. The research underscores the importance of psycho-education for parents and clinicians to better understand the unique emotional sensitivities of adolescents with depressive disorders.

6 Sep 2023

Increased pediatric readiness in the ED reduces, but does not eliminate, racial and ethnic disparities

A new multi-site study led by Indiana University School of Medicine found increasing pediatric readiness in emergency departments reduces, but does not eliminate, racial and ethnic disparities in children and adolescents with acute medical emergencies.

5 Sep 2023

Adolescents News and Research

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

Analyzing development of improved child-resistant medication dispensing and tracking systems

How important is inflammation and body weight in the origin of depression?

Abortion bans fuel a rise in high-risk patients heading to Illinois hospitals

AACR Cancer Progress Report provides latest statistics on cancer research and treatment

How food insecurity fuels sugary drink consumption in vulnerable kids

Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?

Idrevadiloride in hypertonic saline improves lung function in people with primary ciliary dyskinesia, trial shows

Vaping linked to chronic stress in young people

Vegan diets and skin inflammatory disorders: whats the link?

Probation disproportionately affects the health outcomes of Black Americans

Study finds way to help teen night owls adjust to their natural sleep cycles

Adolescent drinking is associated with a higher risk of acute harm

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

Cyberbullying victimization and perpetration associated with eating disorder symptoms in adolescents

'Growing pains' in children may indicate the presence or risk of migraines

Convincing evidence supports avoidance of cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving

The rise in anaemia among adolescent women in India: a comprehensive study on prevalence trends

Teen brains with depression show heightened sensitivity to parental criticism

Increased pediatric readiness in the ED reduces, but does not eliminate, racial and ethnic disparities

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