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How chronic stress and mood disorders affect adolescent brain development

Advanced brain imaging techniques reveal how adolescent brain development influences, and is influenced by, factors including chronic stress and mood disorders.

13 Nov 2023

Researchers identify specific genes, brain regions, and cognitive features associated with depression

In studies that examine the depressed brain, researchers were able to identify specific genes, molecules, brain regions, and cognitive features that are associated with the disorder.

13 Nov 2023

Study finds significant associations between sex work and muscle dysmorphia

Using data from over 900 participants in a large, diverse, and national sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Health Behaviors, a new study published in the journal Sexual Health researchers found significant associations between sex work and muscle dysmorphia.

10 Nov 2023

Physical fitness during childhood impacts cerebellar structure in adolescence

Physical fitness since childhood is associated with cerebellar grey matter volume in adolescents.

10 Nov 2023

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Evidence on vegan (VN) diets for pediatric and adolescent individuals.

10 Nov 2023

Ongoing study investigates if ultra-processed foods influence brain chemistry and obesity risk in young adults

Researchers are exploring how diets high in ultra-processed foods influence reward processing in the brain and potentially lead to increased food intake and obesity in young adults. This trial aims to clarify the effects of these foods on brain chemistry and decision-making during a critical developmental stage.

9 Nov 2023

Laser hair removal reduces the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease

Laser epilation, commonly known as laser hair removal, reduced the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease, an inflammatory, painful, and sometimes chronic or recurring condition, according to research conducted by Peter C. Minneci, M.D., Chair of Surgery at Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley, and published in JAMA Surgery.

9 Nov 2023

Researchers identify predictive brain imaging-based biomarkers of mental illness in adolescents

Research and treatment of psychiatric disorders are stymied by a lack of biomarkers - objective biological or physiological markers that can help diagnose, track, predict, and treat diseases.

9 Nov 2023

Fluoride and sealants win against youth dental caries, a robust review informs US health policy

In a comprehensive review for the JAMA Network, researchers find that preventive oral health interventions like fluoride treatments and sealants are effective in combating dental caries in youth, offering actionable insights for the US Preventive Services Task Force and healthcare providers.

8 Nov 2023

Cannabis use alters DNA methylation, with implications beyond smoking effects

A large-scale meta-analysis in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that lifetime cannabis use is associated with DNA methylation changes in peripheral blood, which could have implications for understanding the long-term health effects of cannabis consumption.

8 Nov 2023

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

The associations between body mass index (BMI) among young males and new-onset site-specific tumors.

8 Nov 2023

Teen-led study sheds light on the pervasive vaping culture and seeks paths for intervention

In a Canadian study, teenage researchers engaged their peers in focus groups to explore the realities of teenage vaping, uncovering troubling trends in usage and access but also identifying potential strategies for effective anti-vaping interventions.

7 Nov 2023

Study shows link between food insecurity and liver disease in teens

Teens from low-income families experiencing food insecurity are developing the most common form of liver disease twice as often as those who have easier access to food, likely because they rely on low-cost, ultra-processed foods, according to a study scheduled for presentation at The Liver Meeting, held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

7 Nov 2023

To what extent can genetic variations explain the associations between screen time and psychiatric problems in children?

Researchers investigated the role of genetics in the phenotypic association between screen time and psychiatric problems using a large population-based cohort study of preadolescents.

7 Nov 2023

Novel scale effectively measures pandemic-related stress in children and adults

The Pandemic-related Traumatic Stress Scale (PTSS) can be used to effectively measure stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and identify children and adults with higher levels of stress who may need additional mental health support, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program (ECHO) at the National Institutes of Health.

6 Nov 2023

Firearm injuries among children take an enormous mental, behavioral health toll on victims and their families

The alarming increase in firearm injuries to children and adolescents in the United States has taken an enormous mental and behavioral health toll on victims, survivors, and their families, with ripple effects on the economy and health care spending, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS) have found.

6 Nov 2023

Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women

Two reproductive health conditions common in women, polycystic ovary syndrome and dysmenorrhea, are each associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Adolescents News and Research

How chronic stress and mood disorders affect adolescent brain development

Researchers identify specific genes, brain regions, and cognitive features associated with depression

Study finds significant associations between sex work and muscle dysmorphia

Physical fitness during childhood impacts cerebellar structure in adolescence

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Ongoing study investigates if ultra-processed foods influence brain chemistry and obesity risk in young adults

Laser hair removal reduces the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease

Researchers identify predictive brain imaging-based biomarkers of mental illness in adolescents

Fluoride and sealants win against youth dental caries, a robust review informs US health policy

Cannabis use alters DNA methylation, with implications beyond smoking effects

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

Teen-led study sheds light on the pervasive vaping culture and seeks paths for intervention

Study shows link between food insecurity and liver disease in teens

To what extent can genetic variations explain the associations between screen time and psychiatric problems in children?

Novel scale effectively measures pandemic-related stress in children and adults

Firearm injuries among children take an enormous mental, behavioral health toll on victims and their families

Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women

Study sheds light on seasonal trends in adolescent depression and antidepressant prescribing

Exploring the connection: Diet, sleep patterns, and blood pressure in young individuals

Science says teens need more sleep. So why is it so hard to start school later?

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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