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Dietary vitamin A may protect against common skin cancer

Increasing the intake of dietary vitamin A may reduce the risk of developing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), according to a new study.

31 Jul 2019

Birthweight, height together may provide indication of heart health later in life

It's the proportionately of a newborn -- a measure that includes both birthweight and length -- that may best tell doctors whether a child is born with an increased risk for heart problems later in life, investigators report.

30 Jul 2019

Research: More support needed for foster carers looking after LGBTQ young people

More support is needed for fosters carers looking after LGBTQ young people, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

30 Jul 2019

Asthma drug can inhibit changes in early stages of diabetic retinopathy

In a study published July 26 online in the journal Diabetes, physician-researchers from University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine found that the asthma medication montelukast (brand name Singulair) can inhibit early changes in diabetic retinopathy, the eye disease which develops due to diabetes, in a mouse model of type 1 diabetes.

29 Jul 2019

An unexpected developmental hierarchy in a rare disease affecting young children

Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disease affecting primarily young children. While LCH may heal by itself without treatment in some patients, others require intensive chemotherapy and suffer from long-term consequences, or may even succumb to the disease.

26 Jul 2019

Study analyzes the prevalence of antipsychotic use in youths with ADHD

Although fewer young people with ADHD are treated with antipsychotic drugs than suspected, many prescriptions for the drugs do not appear to be clinically warranted, according to a new study from psychiatry researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

26 Jul 2019

Burns and electrocution risk increased with generic phone chargers, says review

A recent case report in the Annals of Emergency Medicine revealed the potential risk of serious burns and electrocution with the use of generic phone chargers compared to branded ones, as shown by several analyses.

26 Jul 2019

Researchers use novel tool to assess simultaneous mixed emotion experiences in adolescents

When faced with emotional challenges or traumatic experiences, we may well have different, mixed feelings both at the same time and sequentially.

25 Jul 2019

Research links inherited BRCA2 mutations with increased risk of childhood lymphoma

A report from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital links inherited mutations in the BRCA2 gene with an increased risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children and adolescents.

25 Jul 2019

A lock of hair could one day aid in the diagnosis of depression in teens

It's possible that a lock of hair could one day aid in the diagnosis of depression and in efforts to monitor the effects of treatment, said the author of a new study examining cortisol levels in the hair of teens.

24 Jul 2019

Extracellular vesical microRNAs from fat cells can disrupt disposal of cholesterol

A multi-institutional team led by research faculty at Children's National in Washington, D.C., finds that extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from kids' fat can play a pivotal role in ratcheting up risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease well before any worrisome symptoms become visible.

24 Jul 2019

Study: Just half of young drinkers recall seeing health messages on alcohol packaging

Just half of 11-19 year old drinkers recall seeing health messages or warnings on alcohol packaging - despite being an important target market for this information, according to new research.

24 Jul 2019

Cognitive-behavioral therapy used to treat OCD can be successful for youth with hoarding symptoms

Hoarding can often be a debilitating problem for adults and is often associated with poorer mental health functioning and response to treatment.

24 Jul 2019

Study finds factors associated with recovery among Indigenous people with suicidal thoughts

The higher prevalence of suicide among Indigenous peoples in Canada has been extensively documented, but little research has focused on factors associated with recovery among those who have had suicidal thoughts.

23 Jul 2019

Teenagers who skip breakfast more likely to become obese

Researchers have found that young adults who skip breakfast are more likely to gain weight than those who eat breakfast.

23 Jul 2019

Connection to HIV treatment services helps gay, bisexual population to achieve viral suppression

Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men and transgender women with HIV, who are not in care, can be engaged in care when reached and connected with HIV treatment services, according to findings from a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health.

23 Jul 2019

Amid teen vaping ‘epidemic,’ Juul taps addiction expert as medical director

Juul Labs, the nation's leading manufacturer of e-cigarettes, has hired as its medical director a prominent University of California researcher known for his work on the dangers nicotine poses for the adolescent brain.

19 Jul 2019

New curriculum to improve soft skills in schools boosts children’s health and behavior

A trial of a new curriculum to improve soft skills in secondary school children has shown that it can boost their physical health and behaviour, as well as changing their career aspirations.

18 Jul 2019

Adolescents using multiple sources for prescription drugs at high risk for substance use disorders

Roughly 11% of high school seniors reported prescription drug misuse during the past year, and of those, 44% used multiple supply sources, according to a pair of University of Michigan studies.

18 Jul 2019

"Sexting" amongst teens, numbers not decreasing despite preventive efforts

Sending or receiving sexually explicit or sexually suggestive images and videos, via mobile phones, or “sexting” isn’t an as widespread occurrence as previously thought, but the number of teens engaging in the activity hasn’t lessened despite preventive efforts, a new study found.

18 Jul 2019

Adolescents News and Research

Dietary vitamin A may protect against common skin cancer

Birthweight, height together may provide indication of heart health later in life

Research: More support needed for foster carers looking after LGBTQ young people

Asthma drug can inhibit changes in early stages of diabetic retinopathy

An unexpected developmental hierarchy in a rare disease affecting young children

Study analyzes the prevalence of antipsychotic use in youths with ADHD

Burns and electrocution risk increased with generic phone chargers, says review

Researchers use novel tool to assess simultaneous mixed emotion experiences in adolescents

Research links inherited BRCA2 mutations with increased risk of childhood lymphoma

A lock of hair could one day aid in the diagnosis of depression in teens

Extracellular vesical microRNAs from fat cells can disrupt disposal of cholesterol

Study: Just half of young drinkers recall seeing health messages on alcohol packaging

Cognitive-behavioral therapy used to treat OCD can be successful for youth with hoarding symptoms

Study finds factors associated with recovery among Indigenous people with suicidal thoughts

Teenagers who skip breakfast more likely to become obese

Connection to HIV treatment services helps gay, bisexual population to achieve viral suppression

Amid teen vaping ‘epidemic,’ Juul taps addiction expert as medical director

New curriculum to improve soft skills in schools boosts children’s health and behavior

Adolescents using multiple sources for prescription drugs at high risk for substance use disorders

"Sexting" amongst teens, numbers not decreasing despite preventive efforts

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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