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Social media use associated with higher odds of risky health behaviors in adolescents

Social media use is associated with risky health behaviors in young people including increased alcohol, drug and tobacco use, anti-social behavior, risky sexual behaviours and gambling, finds a review of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today.

29 Nov 2023

AI may lead to more objective ADHD diagnosis

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze specialized brain MRI scans of adolescents with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers found significant differences in nine brain white matter tracts in individuals with ADHD.

29 Nov 2023

OCD therapy reshapes brain connectivity for better cognitive control

A first-line therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) reshapes connectivity of the brain, according to a new study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, published by Elsevier.

29 Nov 2023

Study identifies how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders

An international study group led by researchers of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders.

28 Nov 2023

Social support needed to reduce the barriers in accessing cardiac rehabilitation

Noted experts in cardiovascular rehabilitation attending the Third Jim Pattison-Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute Cardiac Rehabilitation Symposium (Banff, April 21-23, 2023) observed that although cardiac rehabilitation benefits diverse groups of patients and affords the most cost-effective prevention for recurrent events, it is grossly underutilized globally.

28 Nov 2023

Discrimination during pregnancy can harm the eveloping offspring brain

Experiences of discrimination and acculturation are known to have a detrimental effect on a person's health.

27 Nov 2023

RNA-based therapy shows promise for treating leukemia in animal models

Each year, about 13,000 people in Deutschland are diagnosed with leukemia, an umbrella term that encompasses various forms of blood cancer.

27 Nov 2023

Cannabis vaping linked to increased use of other substances, study finds

Short communication paper examines the link between cannabis vaping and the use of other substances, comparing cannabis vape users to non-vaping cannabis users. It reveals that cannabis vapers are more likely to use other substances like alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs, especially among younger demographics.

26 Nov 2023

Germany's potential billions in savings and health gains with sugar-sweetened beverage tax

A recent study in the journal PLoS Medicine examines the potential impact of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxation in Germany. The research suggests that implementing a 20% tax on SSBs could lead to reduced sugar consumption, significant health benefits, and substantial societal savings, especially when extended to include fruit juices.

26 Nov 2023

Asking a friend: Adolescents prefer to consult socially similar members of their peer group

A recent study highlighted how adolescents actively consult members of their social networks to obtain information, countering previous research that considered younger people to be passively affected by peer pressure.

23 Nov 2023

Navigating the influencer landscape: The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents

Researchers assess previous research on the impact of social media influencers on adolescent health.

22 Nov 2023

Excessive diet soft drink consumption is associated with the occurrence of liver disease

The association between diet soft drink intake and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

22 Nov 2023

Breakthroughs in TB prevention offer hope for children

Taking a common antibiotic could more than half the risk of children becoming sick with multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), according to findings presented this week at a conference on lung health.

20 Nov 2023

Innovative arts-literacy program shows promise in reducing youth depression and anxiety

A RCT to assess the efficacy of the Pre-Texts arts-literacy intervention in decreasing anxiety and depression among high school pupils.

20 Nov 2023

Breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment: TB-PRACTECAL trial reveals efficacy of new oral regimen

The TB-PRACTECAL clinical trial outcomes, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of oral bedaquiline.

20 Nov 2023

Study reveals significant post-COVID meningitis resurgence

A team of scientists from the Institut Pasteur has used the database of the National Reference Center for Meningococci to trace the evolution of invasive meningococcal disease cases in France between 2015 and 2022, revealing an unprecedented resurgence in the disease after the easing of control measures imposed during the COVID-19 epidemic.

17 Nov 2023

Complex genetics behind human cranial vault shape revealed

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and KU Leuven have discovered a suite of genes that influence head shape in humans.

17 Nov 2023

Study highlights the importance of BMI control in preventing cardiovascular disease

There is a well-known relationship between good physical fitness at a young age and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.

17 Nov 2023

Screen time for kids: Navigating the digital tightrope

In a comprehensive review published in "Nature Human Behavior," researchers evaluated the risks and benefits of screen time for children, revealing significant impacts on their mental health and development.

16 Nov 2023

Study highlights variable use and rising costs of antivirals in treating pediatric influenza in the U.S.

The Pediatrics study analyzes trends in antiviral usage among U.S. children and adolescents with influenza, revealing significant variations in dispensing rates and costs, and low usage among children under six years, emphasizing the need for improved treatment strategies.

16 Nov 2023

Adolescents News and Research

Social media use associated with higher odds of risky health behaviors in adolescents

AI may lead to more objective ADHD diagnosis

OCD therapy reshapes brain connectivity for better cognitive control

Study identifies how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders

Social support needed to reduce the barriers in accessing cardiac rehabilitation

Discrimination during pregnancy can harm the eveloping offspring brain

RNA-based therapy shows promise for treating leukemia in animal models

Cannabis vaping linked to increased use of other substances, study finds

Germany's potential billions in savings and health gains with sugar-sweetened beverage tax

Asking a friend: Adolescents prefer to consult socially similar members of their peer group

Navigating the influencer landscape: The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents

Excessive diet soft drink consumption is associated with the occurrence of liver disease

Breakthroughs in TB prevention offer hope for children

Innovative arts-literacy program shows promise in reducing youth depression and anxiety

Breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment: TB-PRACTECAL trial reveals efficacy of new oral regimen

Study reveals significant post-COVID meningitis resurgence

Complex genetics behind human cranial vault shape revealed

Study highlights the importance of BMI control in preventing cardiovascular disease

Screen time for kids: Navigating the digital tightrope

Study highlights variable use and rising costs of antivirals in treating pediatric influenza in the U.S.

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