Expanded HIV treatment dramatically reduced orphanhood rates in Uganda
The scale-up of HIV treatment and prevention programs has led to remarkable declines in orphanhood rates in Rakai,…
‘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…
Economic instability linked to higher risk of long COVID in children
New research led by Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that long COVID is more prevalent in school-aged children…
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…
Researchers unravel why mRNA-based vaccines for COVID-19 can cause heart damage
Stanford Medicine investigators have unearthed the biological process by which mRNA-based vaccines for COVID-19 can cause heart damage…
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…
Challenges in providing palliative care for adolescents and young adults with cancer
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer have unique needs compared with other age groups. Access to palliative…
Study shows one in ten young cancer patients develop metastatic recurrence
A new study of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with seven common cancers reveals that nearly one in…
Scientists uncover genetic components linked to bone density in young people
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) revealed important genetic components that affect bone density in children and…
Parental monitoring can offset genetic risks for conduct problems in adolescents
Parents may have more influence than they realize when it comes to shaping their children’s behavior, especially for…
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…