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Research shows promising results using neurotechnological approaches to treat youth depression

New research shows promising results using neurotechnological approaches to treat depression in youth. The research, led by Simon Fraser University (SFU) professor Faranak Farzan, is published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports.

1 Dec 2022

Firearm-injured kids have a high rate of developing new mental health diagnoses

Children and teens who survive a firearm injury have a high rate of developing new mental health diagnoses in the year afterward, even compared with kids who suffered injuries in a motor vehicle crash, a new study shows.

1 Dec 2022

Pandemic-related stressors have physically altered teens’ brains, study shows

A new study from Stanford University suggests that pandemic-related stressors have physically altered adolescents' brains, making their brain structures appear several years older than the brains of comparable peers before the pandemic.

1 Dec 2022

Computer-based driving program reduces on-road crashes and near crashes among youth with ADHD

A program that combines computer-based and driving simulator training may reduce the proportion of crashes and near crashes among teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a small study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

30 Nov 2022

Specific genetic variant linked to early-onset childhood epilepsy discovered

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have discovered a specific genetic variant in SCN1A, the most common genetic epilepsy, that leads to an earlier onset of epilepsy, with clinical features distinct from other epilepsies.

30 Nov 2022

Australian researchers unearth a new form of antimicrobial resistance

Australian researchers have uncovered a new form of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – undetectable using traditional laboratory testing methods – in a discovery set to challenge existing efforts to monitor and tackle one of the world's greatest health threats.

30 Nov 2022

Study shows the efficacy of new, single-dose, oral treatment for sleeping sickness

A new, single-dose, oral treatment for sleeping sickness is as effective as current treatments and could be a key factor in eliminating disease transmission by 2030, suggests a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

30 Nov 2022

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Stingless bee-derived propolis against acne

Researchers explore the anti-acne, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of Stingless bee (Tetragonula biroi)-derived propolis.

29 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant tends to spread more easily among children than prior strains

Researchers estimate the age-varying susceptibility to infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

28 Nov 2022

Young people treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines may be at higher risk of overdose

Teens and young adults who are treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines such as Xanax – a medication commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and insomnia – may be at a higher risk of overdose, according to Rutgers researchers.

23 Nov 2022

Study shows link between vaping and risk of caries

A vaping habit could end up leading to a tarnished smile, and more frequent visits to the dentist.

23 Nov 2022

Study examines effects of sexually objectifying song lyrics on adolescent sexting behavior

Researchers analyzes the impact of sexual and sexually objectifying music lyrics on text-based sexting behaviors among adolescents.

22 Nov 2022

Elevated incidence and risk for a new diagnosis of diabetes after COVID-19

In a recent study published in the journal BMC Medicine, researchers estimated the prevalence of new-onset diabetes following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

21 Nov 2022

Adolescents who experience gender incongruence enter puberty earlier, study shows

A new study from Aarhus University shows that children who have expressed a desire at the age of 11 to be a different gender enter puberty earlier than their peers. However, more research is required, says the researchers behind the study.

21 Nov 2022

As STDS proliferate, companies rush to market at-home test kits. But are they reliable?

Among the more remarkable legacies of the covid-19 pandemic is how quickly federal regulators, the health care industry, and consumers moved to make at-home testing a reliable tool for managing a public health crisis.

20 Nov 2022

A heavy burden of family financial stress from COVID on mental health of adolescents

In a recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas, journal researchers examined the impact of the financial stress associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the mental health of adolescents in the United States (U.S.).

17 Nov 2022

Study explores how corporal punishment may impact neural systems to produce adverse effects

Don't spank your kids. That's the conventional wisdom that has emerged from decades of research linking corporal punishment to a decline in adolescent health and negative effects on behavior, including an increased risk for anxiety and depression.

16 Nov 2022

Antibiotic-resistant, opportunistic pathogen enhances the pathogenesis of C. difficile

Clostridioides difficile, often referred to as C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium that causes severe intestinal illness and, as its name suggests, can be difficult to study and treat.

16 Nov 2022

Research in young rats shows how hormonal contraceptives may affect the brain

Reproductive health experts consider hormonal contraceptives good choices for adolescents because they're safe and highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but one aspect of their effect on the teenage body remains a mystery – whether and how they modify the developing brain.

16 Nov 2022

Study: COVID-19-related financial strain took a distinct toll on adolescent mental health

Financial stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic took a distinct toll on adolescent mental health and contributed to depressive symptoms, according to a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

15 Nov 2022

Adolescents News and Research

Research shows promising results using neurotechnological approaches to treat youth depression

Firearm-injured kids have a high rate of developing new mental health diagnoses

Pandemic-related stressors have physically altered teens’ brains, study shows

Computer-based driving program reduces on-road crashes and near crashes among youth with ADHD

Specific genetic variant linked to early-onset childhood epilepsy discovered

Australian researchers unearth a new form of antimicrobial resistance

Study shows the efficacy of new, single-dose, oral treatment for sleeping sickness

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Stingless bee-derived propolis against acne

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant tends to spread more easily among children than prior strains

Young people treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines may be at higher risk of overdose

Study shows link between vaping and risk of caries

Study examines effects of sexually objectifying song lyrics on adolescent sexting behavior

Elevated incidence and risk for a new diagnosis of diabetes after COVID-19

Adolescents who experience gender incongruence enter puberty earlier, study shows

As STDS proliferate, companies rush to market at-home test kits. But are they reliable?

A heavy burden of family financial stress from COVID on mental health of adolescents

Study explores how corporal punishment may impact neural systems to produce adverse effects

Antibiotic-resistant, opportunistic pathogen enhances the pathogenesis of C. difficile

Research in young rats shows how hormonal contraceptives may affect the brain

Study: COVID-19-related financial strain took a distinct toll on adolescent mental health

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