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Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

How human beings respond to music and the biological underpinnings of this response.

6 Dec 2023

Trial addresses the effects of adenotonsillectomy on children with mild sleep-disordered breathing

Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids in children with snoring and mild breathing problems during sleep appears to improve their sleep, quality of life, and blood pressure a year after surgery, a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has found.

5 Dec 2023

Younger adults hit hardest by pandemic-related anxiety and depression

A JAMA Network Open study reveals age-related disparities in anxiety and depression among U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, with younger adults (18-39 years) experiencing higher levels of these mental health issues.

4 Dec 2023

Study identifies increased burden of chronic health conditions in LGB cancer survivors

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents and young adult cancer survivors in the United States are more likely to report experiencing chronic health conditions than their heterosexual peers with a history of cancer as well as their LGB peers without a past cancer diagnosis.

4 Dec 2023

Young people's life satisfaction significantly declined during the pandemic, study shows

A study led by education professor Martin Neugebauer of Freie Universität Berlin and published in the European Sociological Review shows that young people's life satisfaction significantly declined during the pandemic.

4 Dec 2023

CHOP researchers unlock 3D structure of crucial protein for cancer therapy

Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs) have opened up an exciting new field of therapeutic advancements for rare and difficult-to-treat cancers, as they have the ability to deliver targeted therapies that can kill tumor cells.

1 Dec 2023

Adverse childhood experiences may increase the odds of muscle dysmorphia in young people

A new study published in Clinical Social Work Journal found that adolescents and young adults who experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) before the age of 18 were significantly more likely to experience symptoms of muscle dysmorphia.

1 Dec 2023

Cannabis and alcohol co-use disrupts brain development and impairs memory

The increased legalization of cannabis over the past several years can potentially increase its co-use with alcohol. Concerningly, very few studies have looked at the effects of these two drugs when used in combination.

30 Nov 2023

Study highlights harmful impact of social media on adolescent health

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

30 Nov 2023

Rethinking the internet's role in mental health: Recent study challenges common perceptions

Researchers examined the impact of the growth in internet technology on psychological well-being and overall mental health.

30 Nov 2023

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

Adolescents News and Research

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

Trial addresses the effects of adenotonsillectomy on children with mild sleep-disordered breathing

Younger adults hit hardest by pandemic-related anxiety and depression

Study identifies increased burden of chronic health conditions in LGB cancer survivors

Young people's life satisfaction significantly declined during the pandemic, study shows

CHOP researchers unlock 3D structure of crucial protein for cancer therapy

Adverse childhood experiences may increase the odds of muscle dysmorphia in young people

Cannabis and alcohol co-use disrupts brain development and impairs memory

Study highlights harmful impact of social media on adolescent health

Rethinking the internet's role in mental health: Recent study challenges common perceptions

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

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