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Study finds higher risk of premature death among patients with pediatric onset immune-mediated inflammatory disease

Patients with a pediatric onset immune-mediated inflammatory disease have a significantly higher risk of premature death, according to new research being presented today at the 54th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

26 Jun 2022

Study: Many adolescents reported worsened or new-onset headaches during the COVID-19 pandemic

Over one-third of schoolchildren who received online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic reported a worsening of headache symptoms or new onset headaches, a study presented today at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2022 has found.

26 Jun 2022

Researchers report high rates of new TB infection among adolescents in Tanzania

Published today in PLOS ONE, "Serial T-SPOT.TB responses in Tanzanian adolescents: transient, persistent and irregular conversions" [https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0268685], investigators from the Geisel School of Medicine and Muhimibili University of Health and Allied Sciences report high rates of new tuberculosis (TB) infection among adolescents in Tanzania.

24 Jun 2022

New funding to help advance scientific understanding of skin disorders in children and young people

For children and young people, skin disorders can have a devastating impact on physical and mental wellbeing, yet effective treatments are few and far between.

23 Jun 2022

The duration of protection conferred by a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection amongst children and adolescents

Researchers evaluated the immunity dynamics following infection with SARS-CoV-2 in children and adolescents.

23 Jun 2022

Online classes during school closures may have helped protect adolescents' mental health

New research published in Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports suggests that implementing online classes during COVID-19–related school closures in Japan may have helped protect adolescents' mental health.

22 Jun 2022

The impact of drum training on behavior and brain function in autistic adolescents

In a recent study published in PNAS, researchers investigated the impact of drum training on behavior and brain function in autistic adolescents with no prior drumming experience.

22 Jun 2022

New scientific statement highlights the cardiopulmonary effects of e-cigarette use among adolescents

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular among adolescents, and the latest available scientific evidence suggests the use of these products has adverse health effects that may accrue over time, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease over the course of the life of people who use e-cigarettes, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's peer-reviewed journal, Circulation: Research.

21 Jun 2022

Adolescents and young adults less likely to get addiction treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic

A study analyzing prescription claims for a drug used to treat opioid addictions found that adolescents and young adults were less likely than usual to get treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially if they were covered by private, commercial health insurance.

17 Jun 2022

Clinical risk and protective factors for the presence and persistence of abdominal pain-related disorders of gut-brain interaction

The current study carries forward what is known about the risk of AP-DGBI conferred by various factors such as sex, infectious gastroenteritis, trauma, abuse, stress, psychological factors, somatic symptoms, family history, smoking, and drug abuse.

17 Jun 2022

How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?

In a recently published article in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, scientists have described the importance of the gut-brain-microbiota axis in establishing optimal mental health in emerging adulthood (ages 18–25).

16 Jun 2022

It’s hot outside — and that’s bad news for children’s health

Heat waves are getting hotter and becoming more frequent because of rising rates of air pollution, putting children's health at risk, a wide-ranging new report finds.

16 Jun 2022

Youth substance use declined during the pandemic, research shows

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to concerns for youth mental health and social well-being, including its potential to spur substance use behaviors.

16 Jun 2022

Stanford researcher outlines pollution and climate change threats to children's health

Horror stories of children trapped in hot cars make headlines, but air pollution and impacts from a changing climate are more constant threats.

15 Jun 2022

Loss of a grandmother may have repercussions for the loved ones she leaves behind

Losing a beloved family member is never easy, but a new study suggests the loss of a grandmother in particular may have repercussions for the loved ones she leaves behind.

15 Jun 2022

Study reveals how acculturation affects the dietary patterns of non-U.S.-born adolescents

A new study has revealed how acculturation - the process of assimilating to a different culture - can affect the dietary patterns of adolescents who move to the U.S.

14 Jun 2022

Busy Americans get the least sleep at age 40, study reports

A graph of how long Americans sleep forms a U-shaped pattern across our lives, with age 40 being the low point and hours of sleep starting to creep back up about age 50, Medical College of Georgia investigators report.

14 Jun 2022

Study explores how emotional aspects of parenting can help adolescents cope with peer stressors

Transition to middle school can be a stressful time for adolescents. They must adjust to a new peer group and social environment while going through the developmental changes of puberty.

10 Jun 2022

Study finds higher incidence of OCD symptoms among college students during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken millions of lives and infected hundreds of millions of people around the world. The pandemic has also had a profound impact on the mental health of everyone from health workers to students.

9 Jun 2022

The effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments for post-viral syndromes and long COVID

A recent systematic review investigated the effectiveness of non-pharmacologic interventions for post-viral syndromes, including the post-COVID-19 syndrome.

9 Jun 2022

Adolescents News and Research

Study finds higher risk of premature death among patients with pediatric onset immune-mediated inflammatory disease

Study: Many adolescents reported worsened or new-onset headaches during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers report high rates of new TB infection among adolescents in Tanzania

New funding to help advance scientific understanding of skin disorders in children and young people

The duration of protection conferred by a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection amongst children and adolescents

Online classes during school closures may have helped protect adolescents' mental health

The impact of drum training on behavior and brain function in autistic adolescents

New scientific statement highlights the cardiopulmonary effects of e-cigarette use among adolescents

Adolescents and young adults less likely to get addiction treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic

Clinical risk and protective factors for the presence and persistence of abdominal pain-related disorders of gut-brain interaction

How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?

It’s hot outside — and that’s bad news for children’s health

Youth substance use declined during the pandemic, research shows

Stanford researcher outlines pollution and climate change threats to children's health

Loss of a grandmother may have repercussions for the loved ones she leaves behind

Study reveals how acculturation affects the dietary patterns of non-U.S.-born adolescents

Busy Americans get the least sleep at age 40, study reports

Study explores how emotional aspects of parenting can help adolescents cope with peer stressors

Study finds higher incidence of OCD symptoms among college students during the pandemic

The effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments for post-viral syndromes and long COVID

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