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WHO adds MVA-BN vaccine to prequalification list as first vaccine against mpox

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox to be added to its prequalification list.

13 Sep 2024

Obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years

Liraglutide treatment significantly lowers BMI in obese children aged 6 to <12, but gastrointestinal side effects prompt the need for additional studies.

13 Sep 2024

Melanoma incidence and mortality may eventually decrease among the entire Swedish population

Researchers assess the incidence of melanoma and mortality trends among younger patients.

13 Sep 2024

Ice Age teens experienced puberty stages similar to modern adolescents

Landmark new research shows Ice Age teens from 25,000 years ago went through similar puberty stages as modern-day adolescents.

12 Sep 2024

Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke increases mental illness risk in youth

Each additional day of exposure to wildfire smoke and other extreme forms of dirty air boosts risk of mental illness in youth a little more, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study of 10,000 9 to 11 year olds.

12 Sep 2024

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine linked to myocardial scarring in adolescents and young adults

The study investigates COVID-19 vaccine-related myocarditis in adolescents, revealing clinical characteristics and risks of myocardial injury in young adults.

11 Sep 2024

Obesity medication liraglutide safe and effective in children under 12, research finds

The obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), and published simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), has found.

10 Sep 2024

COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescent girls, researchers find

Researchers discovered that COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated cortical thinning in adolescent brains, with females experiencing more significant and widespread changes than males, indicating a higher developmental impact on female brains.

10 Sep 2024

Pandemic accelerates brain maturation in adolescents, study finds

During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world implemented restrictive measures - such as stay-at-home orders and school closures - to mitigate the spread of the respiratory illness.

9 Sep 2024

Young people with chronic pain more likely to have clinical anxiety or depression

Young people with chronic pain are three times more likely than their peers to also have clinical anxiety or depression, a new review has found.

9 Sep 2024

Long COVID significantly affects children for up to 36 months, vaccines offer crucial protection

Study reveals the significant and lasting impact of long COVID on children, emphasizing the protective role of vaccines and the increased risk of autoimmune disorders.

8 Sep 2024

Addressing physical inactivity and health disparities in low-income communities

A five-year, $5 million grant will allow researchers from UTHealth Houston and The University of Texas at Austin to test how community-level interventions can improve health and reduce disparities in low-income communities in Central Texas.

6 Sep 2024

Phone use at night worsens sleep and mental health in kids, especially cyberbullying victims

The impact of nighttime phone use on sleep and mental health is significant, with cyberbullying intensifying psychological distress in children and adolescents.

6 Sep 2024

Young mental health patients at risk from drug interactions

A new study reveals that young patients treated with psychiatric medications receive potentially dangerous combinations with concerning frequency.

6 Sep 2024

New studies highlight elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs in young adults, children

Two separate studies show that elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs are a concern for young adults and children in the U.S. Both studies are preliminary research abstracts presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

5 Sep 2024

Study links environmental pollutants to increased risk of autism spectrum disorder

Research reveals significant associations between environmental pollutants and Autism Spectrum Disorder, emphasizing the importance of identifying risk factors.

5 Sep 2024

The positive impact of ULEZ on children's health and environment

Four in ten children in Central London who traveled to school by car switched to more active modes of transport, such as walking, cycling, or public transport, following the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), according to new research. In the comparison area with no ULEZ, Luton, only two in ten children made this switch over the same period.

5 Sep 2024

APDI provides $200,000 in grants to advance pediatric substance use disorder devices

The Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation (APDI), a nonprofit consortium led by Children's National Hospital and funded through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announces today the recipients of grants totaling $200,000 to advance pediatric medical devices that improve the monitoring, diagnosis or treatment of youth suffering from substance use disorder and addiction.

4 Sep 2024

Pennington Biomedical launches Greaux Healthy to combat childhood obesity

Pennington Biomedical Research Center is formally launching Greaux Healthy, a public service initiative designed to help improve kids' health at every age.

4 Sep 2024

Rising injury-related mortality rates among U.S. children and adolescents

Injury-related mortality rates, including firearm-related deaths, among children and adolescents increased in almost every state between 2018-2022, according to findings from the University of Michigan.

4 Sep 2024

Adolescents News and Research

WHO adds MVA-BN vaccine to prequalification list as first vaccine against mpox

Obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years

Melanoma incidence and mortality may eventually decrease among the entire Swedish population

Ice Age teens experienced puberty stages similar to modern adolescents

Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke increases mental illness risk in youth

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine linked to myocardial scarring in adolescents and young adults

Obesity medication liraglutide safe and effective in children under 12, research finds

COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescent girls, researchers find

Pandemic accelerates brain maturation in adolescents, study finds

Young people with chronic pain more likely to have clinical anxiety or depression

Long COVID significantly affects children for up to 36 months, vaccines offer crucial protection

Addressing physical inactivity and health disparities in low-income communities

Phone use at night worsens sleep and mental health in kids, especially cyberbullying victims

Young mental health patients at risk from drug interactions

New studies highlight elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs in young adults, children

Study links environmental pollutants to increased risk of autism spectrum disorder

The positive impact of ULEZ on children's health and environment

APDI provides $200,000 in grants to advance pediatric substance use disorder devices

Pennington Biomedical launches Greaux Healthy to combat childhood obesity

Rising injury-related mortality rates among U.S. children and adolescents

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