Diabetes cases nearly double in children and teens worldwide
New global data show a dramatic surge in childhood and adolescent diabetes, especially type 2, yet improved care…
New MRI correction method reveals brain structure differences in children with ADHD
Over five percent of children and adolescents are diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) globally. This condition is…
Sharp rise in pertussis hospitalizations highlights need for timely vaccination
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a vaccine-preventable disease which continues to circulate even in areas where…
Healthy gut bacteria capsules show long-term benefits for obese teenagers
Can a capsule of healthy gut bugs change the future of obesity treatment? New findings from the University…
Changing school shifts does not improve academic performance in students with ADHD
Several studies have shown that students who attend afternoon classes tend to perform better in school than those…
HIIT increases aerobic capacity even when BMI stays the same
New evidence shows that short, intense HIIT workouts can deliver big health benefits for obese teens, improving fitness,…
Identity development and adaptation in adolescents with genetic conditions: a qualitatively oriented mixed-methods study to develop strategies for optimizing clinical genetics services | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Participant demographics Eighteen participants completed the PAS and IIQ surveys and participated in interviews. Table 1 lists participant…
Ultra-processed foods undermine diet quality in Mediterranean youth, study shows
From Egypt to Italy, children who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are falling short of dietary guidelines and moving…
Highly sensitive individuals more prone to mental health challenges
The meta-analysis of 33 studies, the first of its kind, looked at the relationship between sensitivity and common…
FDA Approves Expanded Indication for AJOVY® (fremanezumab-vfrm), The First Anti-CGRP Preventive Treatment for Pediatric Episodic Migraine
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd FDA approves single-dose AJOVY® (fremanezumab-vfrm) injection for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in…
Vaping may be reversing decades of progress against youth smoking
Despite decades of progress, vaping has reignited teen smoking risk, putting today’s e-cigarette users back where youth started…
Vegan teens exercise more often than meat-eating peers, study finds
While health is the top dietary motive for all students, new research reveals vegan teens are significantly more…