New review examines the growing global use of melatonin among pediatric populations
Sleep problems are increasingly common among children and adolescents, affecting emotional regulation, cognitive development, and healthy conditions. As…
Study connects adolescent exercise with breast cancer risk biomarkers
Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, according…
‘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…
Pre-Workout Supplements Tied to Short Sleep in Adolescents
Canadian teenagers and young adults who use pre-workout dietary supplements are likely to get too little sleep, potentially…
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…
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…
Higher PFAS levels reduce blood sugar improvements after teen bariatric surgery
A new USC study shows teens with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured before…
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…
Vaping prevention lessons: Promise and misconceptions
A first-of-its-kind UK study reveals that while teachers feel more confident tackling vaping in the classroom, widespread confusion…