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New report proposes innovative approaches to address depression in young people

Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) practitioners at the University of Cambridge have contributed to the report Changing Minds, Changing Lives, which proposes innovative, evidence-based approaches to prevent, diagnose and treat depression in young people.

24 Apr 2023

Childhood adversity may increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes in early adulthood

A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD])finds that individuals who experienced childhood adversity are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in early adulthood.

21 Apr 2023

Most kids recover from Lyme disease within six months of completing antibiotic treatment

A majority of parents of children diagnosed with Lyme disease reported that their kids recovered within six months of completing antibiotic treatment, according to a new joint study from Children's National Research Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, published in Pediatric Research.

21 Apr 2023

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG), where about 80% of the stomach is removed, is effective for treating obesity and its complications, but it has been associated with bone loss in adolescents.

20 Apr 2023

Nonsurgical system for controlled delivery of antibiotics to treat aggressive periodontitis in adolescents

Aggressive periodontitis is a severe type of gum infection that causes the destruction of ligament and bone and can lead to tooth loss in otherwise healthy individuals.

20 Apr 2023

Clinical trial may set a new 'gold standard' for the treatment of childhood craniopharyngioma

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is reporting phase 2 clinical trial results treating the brain tumor craniopharyngioma with proton therapy.

19 Apr 2023

Regular walnut consumption aids in cognitive development and psychological maturation of adolescents

Eating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psychological maturation.

19 Apr 2023

GW one of 18 clinical trial sites across the United States testing monkeypox vaccine in adolescents

The National Institutes of Health trial to evaluate the mpox (previously known as monkeypox) vaccine JYNNEOS has now entered the next stage and is studying the immune responses to and the safety of the vaccine in adolescents.

19 Apr 2023

Early teen vapers may be at higher risk of persistent and heavier smoking later in adolescence

Young teen smokers who also vape may be at heightened risk of persistent and heavier smoking in their late teens, reveal the combined findings of two nationally representative UK and US studies, published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

19 Apr 2023

Researchers receive $4.1 million grant to identify factors linked to high rates of type 2 diabetes in children

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is surging among U.S. children. The number of youths under 20 years old living with the disease has nearly doubled between 2001 and 2017, and yet—aside from increases in childhood obesity—the reasons for this disturbing increase are not clear.

18 Apr 2023

New report provides comprehensive statistics on cancer in young Australians

This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about cancer incidence and deaths among adolescents and young adults.

18 Apr 2023

Improving sleep among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents in Queensland

The University of Queensland and Beyond Blue have partnered to deliver culturally responsive sleep health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents in Queensland.

17 Apr 2023

Sedentary time may significantly increase heart size in adolescents

In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a paper published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports concludes.

12 Apr 2023

What factors increase the risk of psychiatric symptoms in long COVID patients?

Researchers reviewed to identify factors that increase the risk of psychiatric symptoms among long coronavirus disease patients.

12 Apr 2023

Vitamin and mineral supplements may help reduce aggressive behaviors in children and youth

A systematic review published in the journal Aggression and Violent Behavior describes the effectiveness of nutritional supplements in reducing excessive aggression in children and adolescents.

11 Apr 2023

Leadless pacemakers may be a safe, effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats

Wireless or leadless pacemakers, commonly implanted in adults, may be a safe and effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats, according to new research published today in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

11 Apr 2023

Adolescents News and Research

New report proposes innovative approaches to address depression in young people

Childhood adversity may increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes in early adulthood

Most kids recover from Lyme disease within six months of completing antibiotic treatment

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Nonsurgical system for controlled delivery of antibiotics to treat aggressive periodontitis in adolescents

Clinical trial may set a new 'gold standard' for the treatment of childhood craniopharyngioma

Regular walnut consumption aids in cognitive development and psychological maturation of adolescents

GW one of 18 clinical trial sites across the United States testing monkeypox vaccine in adolescents

Early teen vapers may be at higher risk of persistent and heavier smoking later in adolescence

Researchers receive $4.1 million grant to identify factors linked to high rates of type 2 diabetes in children

New report provides comprehensive statistics on cancer in young Australians

Improving sleep among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents in Queensland

Sedentary time may significantly increase heart size in adolescents

What factors increase the risk of psychiatric symptoms in long COVID patients?

Vitamin and mineral supplements may help reduce aggressive behaviors in children and youth

Leadless pacemakers may be a safe, effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats

Interventions improved well-being among children and youth during COVID-19 pandemic

Do walnuts affect neuropsychological development in healthy adolescents?

Regulatory T cell populations descend from two different origins, finds study

Can environmental pollutants alter body composition?

Exploring the intersection of biology and proteomics

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

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