Study reframes Hodgkin lymphoma as a cancer of failed cell development
For the first time, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have demonstrated that Hodgkin lymphoma cancer cells from patient samples…
Blood protein levels shift significantly from childhood through early adulthood
Blood protein levels change markedly already during childhood and adolescence, and differences between girls and boys become increasingly…
Rural and urban children face distinct mental health challenges
A study in Pediatric Investigation found that rural and urban children and adolescents tend to experience different mental…
BMI increases in early childhood may reflect muscle growth, not fat
A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Society for Nutrition,…
Two new TB vaccines show safety but limited protection
Two new vaccines to prevent tuberculosis (TB) are safe for use in adults and children, but they do…
Children’s screen use surged significantly during and after pandemic
First systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds dramatic rise in screen use…
Analyzing the disparity between youth and adult HPV uptake
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and can cause various types of cancer.…
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…
Study finds treatment gap for young ADHD patients with substance use disorders
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 12%–13% of adolescents in the United States, according to some…
Yale study identifies parent stress as an obesity risk factor
In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating…
Puberty reshapes DNA to worsen or reverse insulin resistance
A longitudinal study shows that puberty may reprogram children’s epigenetic profiles in ways that track worsening or improving…
Weekly Research Digest: Art Therapy Shows Promise in Clinical Trials and Lived Experience
This week Mad in America examines three studies around art therapy and art-based interventions for mental health issues.…