Screen time may increase body fat in children
A study of primary school children shows that excess screen use is tied to higher body fat, while…
‘Forever chemicals’ may triple risk of fatty liver disease in adolescents
Reading time: 2 minutes A study co-led by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has found…
Bifunctional biomaterials for postoperative management of osteosarcoma
Background Osteosarcoma is the most prevalent primary malignant bone tumor in children and adolescents. The current standard treatment…
Young Australians are staying on antidepressants for longer than ever
A nationwide analysis of prescription data reveals that young Australians are staying on antidepressants for longer than ever,…
Pre-workout supplements linked to dangerously short sleep
New research shows that young Canadians who take pre-workout supplements are more than twice as likely to sleep…
How modern habits are reshaping the Mediterranean diet for the worse
Despite the region’s reputation for healthy living, new research reveals that ultra-processed foods are increasingly prevalent in the…
Adolescents who experience migraines more likely to have high blood pressure
A nationwide study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that adolescents who experience migraines are three…
New method brings hope for personalized treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease often have to wait a long time to find the right medicine. But…
Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time linked to brain development in adolescents
Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according…
Smarter insulin pump systems help stabilize glucose in young patients, study reveals
Children using advanced hybrid closed-loop insulin pumps achieved better glucose control, yet most failed to follow dietary and…
Can fitness apps and wearables make children healthier? This study says yes
A large umbrella review finds that app- and wearable-based interventions can spark small yet meaningful improvements in kids’…
Family conflict and peer pressure drive teen mental health risks
A new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis provides some answers. Published…