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’…
Uncovering a molecular weakness in Ewing sarcoma for targeted therapy
A research team at the Seville Biomedical Institute (IBis) has identified a new molecular mechanism that explains the…
Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…
Who is really at risk of eating disorders? New UK study reveals overlooked groups
A major UK cohort study uncovers widespread eating disorder symptoms among diverse adolescents, exposing urgent gaps in recognition,…
The impact of physical activity interventions on body composition and quality of life in adolescents with anorexia nervosa: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | BMC Pediatrics
Literature search results and basic characteristics The researchers retrieved a total of 1,919 articles from the following databases:…
Brain imaging reveals structural and functional differences in withdrawn adolescents
Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to…
Digital tools and chatbots can expand genetic counseling for young cancer survivors
A groundbreaking new study from the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology aims to test whether digital tools…
Emergency calls for opioid exposures rise among middle-school aged children
Years after the opioid epidemic began in the mid-1990s, emergency medical services are seeing increases in emergency calls…
Medical imaging radiation linked to small cancer risk in children
A recent study links exposure to radiation from medical imaging to a small-but-significant risk of blood cancers among…
Parental cancer: communication, daily life changes and psychosocial support: a qualitative study of adolescents and young adults who experienced parental cancer during adolescence | BMC Psychology
The results of our research are presented in accordance with the research questions, which relate to communication, changes…
The lagged effects of parent–child relationship on internet addiction: parallel mediation of psychological need frustration and self-esteem | BMC Public Health
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Black adolescents in Canada face barriers to mental health care access
Black adolescents with mental distress are less likely to use mental health services than their White peers, and…