Many youth with opioid use disorder miss out on treatment
One in 100 adolescents and young adults in the United States has an opioid use disorder (OUD) and,…
Some popular drinks were linked to depression and anxiety. Coffee was different
From coffee and energy drinks to bubble tea and soft drinks, an analysis of more than 2 million…
Teen creatine trend: Orlando doctor explains potential effects, safety advice
Teen creatine trend: Orlando doctor explains potential effects, safety advice A new study reveals that nearly one in…
Study finds no detectable short-term brain harm after one youth soccer season
A season-long study of teen soccer players offers reassurance on short-term brain health, but elevated preseason biomarkers show…
5 Key Facts on Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
In a landmark case earlier this year, K.G.M. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al., a jury held major…
Why Japan saw a major pertussis surge in 2025 while other countries peaked earlier
Pertussis cases dropped during the pandemic, then surged back across several countries, but Japan’s delayed 2025 outbreak stood…
Academic stress weakens mental resilience and triggers a reliance on gaming
China’s highly competitive education system is known for its strict evaluation, rigorous intensity, and academic pressure. A recent…
Early childhood habits shape physical activity levels in adolescence
The numbers are sobering: nearly 80 per cent of the world’s teenagers don’t get enough physical activity, according…
How parents shape kids’ fruit and vegetable habits
From what’s on the plate to how it’s served, this new research reveals how everyday parenting choices can…
Your Teen’s Anxiety Might Be Linked to What They Drink
Teens who reach for soda and other sugary drinks may also be signing up for a higher…
Cannabis use in adolescence associated with higher rates of psychiatric disorders
Adolescents who use cannabis could face a significantly higher risk of developing serious psychiatric disorders by young adulthood,…
Merck urges science-led US vaccine schedule after CDC trims childhood vaccine list
Jan 8 (Reuters) – Merck on Thursday said any changes to the U.S. child and adolescent immunization schedule…