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Viewpoints: WSJ says GOP 'kamikaze' defunding mission will not go well; taxing Medicare benefits; problems with Penn. State's wellness program

These critics [like Heritage Action and the Club for Growth] portrayed the Boehner plan as a sellout because of a campaign that captured the imagination of some conservatives this summer: Republicans must threaten to crash their Zeros into the aircraft carrier of ObamaCare.

18 Sep 2013

Researchers find winter viruses may be behind sleep-disordered breathing spike in children

A good night's sleep is important to our children's development. But with the first day of school just passed, many children are at increased risk for sleep breathing disorders that can impair their mental and physical development and hurt their academic performance.

18 Sep 2013

Innovative sodium reduction and fiber ingredients showcased at 20th International Congress of Nutrition

Backed by research that demonstrates significant health benefits as well as unparalleled taste that meets consumer needs, food ingredients are taking center stage as thousands of experts from around the world converge to discuss the state of global health and nutrition at the leading international nutrition conference taking place this week in Spain.

17 Sep 2013

Non-physical abuse by dating partner can have serious effect on teenager's health and well-being

Non-physical abuse by a dating partner such as threats, controlling behavior and harassing text messages can have a serious effect on a teenager's health and well-being, finds new research led by a Michigan State University scholar.

17 Sep 2013

Extreme binge drinking common among high school seniors

Consuming five or more alcoholic drinks in a row is common among high school seniors, with some students engaging in extreme binge drinking of as many as 15 or more drinks, according to a study published by JAMA Pediatrics, a JAMA Network publication.

17 Sep 2013

Adolescent emotion unravels social impact of psychotic symptoms

Emotional or behavioral problems may explain why some adolescents with psychotic symptoms find it hard to interact socially, researchers highlight.

12 Sep 2013

High-risk youths need help regardless of psychosis conversion

Young people at clinical high risk for psychosis often have poor outcomes even if they do not actually develop psychosis, a study shows.

11 Sep 2013

Improved lung function in patients with moderate asthma severity observed with investigational Tiotropium

Boehringer Ingelheim will present a pooled analysis of new data from the Phase 3 UniTinA-asthma® program at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Annual Congress 2013 in Barcelona. The data from the individual MezzoTinA-asthma® Phase 3 studies (NCT01340209 and NCT00565266), from which the pooled data are derived, show the addition of tiotropium delivered via the Respimat® inhaler to medium-dose maintenance inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) therapy (defined as 400-800 µg budesonide/day or equivalent) improved lung function and provided sustained bronchodilation over 24 hours in patients with moderate asthma and airflow limitation. Tiotropium is being investigated to determine the medicine’s efficacy in treating asthma patients and is not currently approved for this indication.

11 Sep 2013

Adolescents appreciate mental benefits of exercise as much as physical, Concordia study shows

Although teens did comment on physical benefits of exercise like flexibility and endurance, they also perceived elements like leadership and team skills development, positive emotional impact, and character development to be just as beneficial.

11 Sep 2013

Study finds increase in use of stimulant medications to treat children and teens with ADHD

Use of stimulant medications to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adolescents has increased significantly over the past several years.

11 Sep 2013

2D Barcoding of U.S. vaccines: an interview with Dr. Leonard Friedland, VP, Director, Scientific Affairs and Public Health, GSK Vaccines North America

2D barcodes contain product identification, lot number, and expiration date. Linear barcodes only contain product identification information.

10 Sep 2013

Focusing on mental health key to improving physical health in teens: Study

Adding a mental health component to school-based lifestyle programs for teens could be key to lowering obesity, improving grades, alleviating severe depression and reducing substance use, a new study suggests.

10 Sep 2013

Engaging in antisocial texting can predict deviant behavior, say researchers

For American teenagers, most text messaging is as harmless as passing notes, but University of Texas at Dallas researchers have discovered that engaging in antisocial texting can actually predict deviant behavior.

10 Sep 2013

New report analyzes full range of care, coordinated services for children and teens under EPSDT

A new analysis by researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services examines the relationship between health information laws and health system improvements for children and adolescents under Medicaid's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment benefit.

6 Sep 2013

Inner-ear dysfunction can increase hyperactivity, say researchers

Behavioral abnormalities are traditionally thought to originate in the brain. But a new study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has found that inner-ear dysfunction can directly cause neurological changes that increase hyperactivity.

6 Sep 2013

New systematic review analyzes patterns of vitamin D status worldwide

A new systematic review published in the British Journal of Nutrition, is one of the first to focus on patterns of vitamin D status worldwide and in key population subgroups, using continuous values for 25(OH)D to improve comparisons.

5 Sep 2013

Caffeine-laden energy drinks pose hazards to adolescents

Parents beware. If your tots and teens get their hands on your energy drinks, they could experience seizures, heart palpitations or other problems that drive them to the hospital emergency room.

5 Sep 2013

Young adults with ASDs have worse outcomes of employment and independent living

For young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), making the transition from school to the first rites of independent adult life, including a first job and a home away from home, can be particularly challenging.

5 Sep 2013

Adolescents who experience harsh verbal discipline suffer from aggressive behavior

Most parents who yell at their adolescent children wouldn't dream of physically punishing their teens. Yet their use of harsh verbal discipline-defined as shouting, cursing, or using insults-may be just as detrimental to the long-term well-being of adolescents.

5 Sep 2013

More young people show risk factors for common type of strokes

Fifteen percent of the most common type of strokes occur in adolescents and young adults, and more young people are showing risk factors for such strokes, according to a report in the journal Neurology.

4 Sep 2013

Adolescents News and Research

Viewpoints: WSJ says GOP 'kamikaze' defunding mission will not go well; taxing Medicare benefits; problems with Penn. State's wellness program

Researchers find winter viruses may be behind sleep-disordered breathing spike in children

Innovative sodium reduction and fiber ingredients showcased at 20th International Congress of Nutrition

Non-physical abuse by dating partner can have serious effect on teenager's health and well-being

Extreme binge drinking common among high school seniors

Adolescent emotion unravels social impact of psychotic symptoms

High-risk youths need help regardless of psychosis conversion

Improved lung function in patients with moderate asthma severity observed with investigational Tiotropium

Adolescents appreciate mental benefits of exercise as much as physical, Concordia study shows

Study finds increase in use of stimulant medications to treat children and teens with ADHD

2D Barcoding of U.S. vaccines: an interview with Dr. Leonard Friedland, VP, Director, Scientific Affairs and Public Health, GSK Vaccines North America

Focusing on mental health key to improving physical health in teens: Study

Engaging in antisocial texting can predict deviant behavior, say researchers

New report analyzes full range of care, coordinated services for children and teens under EPSDT

Inner-ear dysfunction can increase hyperactivity, say researchers

New systematic review analyzes patterns of vitamin D status worldwide

Caffeine-laden energy drinks pose hazards to adolescents

Young adults with ASDs have worse outcomes of employment and independent living

Adolescents who experience harsh verbal discipline suffer from aggressive behavior

More young people show risk factors for common type of strokes

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