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WHO calls on governments to ban flavors in all nicotine products

On World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) today launches a new publication and calls on governments to urgently ban all flavors in tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes, pouches, hookahs and e-cigarettes to protect youth from addiction and disease.

30 May 2025

Study highlights scholastic needs of adolescents and young adults with cancer

Young patients with cancer need support when it comes to scholastic performance, which can be an empowering and motivating force during the challenges of cancer treatment, UF Health Cancer Center researchers have found.

29 May 2025

Study identifies distinct long COVID symptoms in young children

Long COVID-symptoms that linger long after initial viral infection-can affect people of every age, including children.

27 May 2025

Pediatric mental health emergency visits often result in long waits for care

Approximately one in three pediatric mental health Emergency Department (ED) visits resulting in admission or transfer exceeded 12 hours, and over one in eight exceeded 24 hours, according to estimates based on nationally representative data from 2018 to 2022.

27 May 2025

More β-carotene in diet reduces psychosomatic symptoms in youth

Higher intake of β-carotene, a marker of fruit and vegetable consumption, is linked to lower anxiety, fewer psychosomatic symptoms, and better quality of life in Swedish adolescents. No significant mental health benefits were found for vitamin E, while vitamin C was only associated with fewer psychosomatic symptoms.

26 May 2025

Climate change threatens sexual and reproductive health of young adolescents in Kenya

Climate change and extreme weather events are threatening the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of young adolescents in Kenya, according to a new study published earlier this month in BMJ Global Health.

26 May 2025

New therapy shows promise for young children exposed to trauma

Young children who are exposed to trauma rarely receive the help they need, partly because there are no suitable methods targeting this age group in Sweden.

26 May 2025

Study finds sharp rise in HIV prevention medication use among American youth

Eight times more American young adults now take medication to protect them from HIV than a decade ago, a new study finds.

23 May 2025

Wayne State research team tracks effects of bullying from high school to college

With funding from the Spencer Foundation, a private foundation focused on funding education studies, a Wayne State University research team is examining the long-term effects of bullying and mental health on social and academic progress in adolescents.

23 May 2025

Long-term study confirms safety and effectiveness of rivaroxaban for children

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a life-threatening complication in children with serious underlying conditions such as heart defects or cancer.

23 May 2025

Experimental ALS drug shows unprecedented recovery in some patients

When Columbia neurologist and scientist Neil Shneider speaks to his ALS patients who volunteer for experimental therapies, he's unwaveringly honest.

23 May 2025

Blood markers offer hope for early detection of teen depression

Using a novel lab method they developed, McGill University researchers have identified nine molecules in the blood that were elevated in teens diagnosed with depression.

22 May 2025

Longer breastfeeding boosts brain growth and thinking skills in teens, study shows

Longer breastfeeding duration is associated with greater cortical thickness, surface area, and improved fluid cognition in adolescents. These brain structures and cognitive benefits remain stable over two years and support current recommendations for extended breastfeeding.

20 May 2025

Global report highlights key health challenges facing adolescents

Poor mental health, rising obesity rates, exposure to violence and climate change are among the key challenges facing our adolescents today, according to a global report.

20 May 2025

Study finds higher rates of pulmonary embolism in pediatric patients

Pulmonary embolism in children has been acknowledged to be an issue in clinical care but was thought to be rare.

20 May 2025

Long COVID linked to rising anxiety and depression in children

A new study from Kennedy Krieger Institute is calling attention to an emerging mental health crisis among children with long COVID. Researchers found that nearly 40% of pediatric patients with long COVID reported feeling significant symptoms of anxiety or depression.

20 May 2025

Air pollution fuels artery damage and accelerates heart disease, review finds

Researchers reviewed how air pollution, especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5), drives the development and worsening of atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Their findings highlight robust links between air pollution exposure, early artery changes, and underlying biological mechanisms fueling cardiovascular risk.

19 May 2025

New evidence ties ADHD traits to lower activity and higher smoking rates

Young adults with higher ADHD symptoms are more likely to avoid physical effort, smoke, and lead sedentary lifestyles. The study highlights the complex links between ADHD, motivation, and health-related behaviours.

19 May 2025

Skipping breakfast and losing sleep: Are US girls sacrificing health to slim down?

More than half of US adolescent girls want to lose weight, even those with a healthy BMI. Many pursue weight loss while adopting habits like skipping breakfast, poor sleep, and increased screen time, highlighting a need for better health interventions.

18 May 2025

Customized CRISPR gene editing therapy successfully treats infant with rare disease

In a historic medical breakthrough, a child diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder has been successfully treated with a customized CRISPR gene editing therapy by a team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine.

15 May 2025