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Researchers suggest that sugar-sweetened beverages may be addictive, particularly among teenagers. A recent study found that deprivation of sugary drinks led to withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, decreased motivation, and cravings in 25 adolescent participants.
A Michigan Medicine study finds that nearly half of suicidal adolescents who watched Netflix's '13 Reasons Why' reported an increased suicide risk, highlighting the need for parental vigilance and tailored prevention programming. The majority of teens who discussed their reactions with peers did so without a parent's involvement.
Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that teens increasingly choose pot over alcohol and cigarettes. The average school grade during which young people first tried alcohol and cigarettes has increased, with a significant drop in the proportion who used cigarettes before marijuana.
Parents and adolescents largely agree on preventive care and confidentiality, but doctors have a different opinion. The study suggests that providing opportunities for private conversations with a doctor can lead to better health outcomes.
The USPSTF recommends screening adults 18 and older for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care settings. Brief behavioral counseling interventions can also help reduce hazardous drinking. In contrast, the evidence is insufficient regarding screening in adolescents 12-17. The goal is to prevent premature death and birth defects related t...
A new study found that teenage girls who engage in serious forms of self-harm show brain features similar to those seen in adults with borderline personality disorder. The research highlights the need for prevention and early intervention in those at high risk of suicide.
Adolescents with obesity experience decreased pleasure from eating, while those with healthy food relationships show increased enjoyment, highlighting the importance of making food a positive experience. Healthy eating habits may serve as a protective factor against eating and weight-related disorders.
A recent study in Massachusetts found that adolescent females have a higher rate of non-fatal opioid overdoses compared to males, while receiving insufficient medication for post-overdose treatment. The analysis of public data from 2012 to 2014 revealed that only 8% of adolescents were prescribed medications like methadone or buprenorp...
A new study found that insufficient sleep duration is associated with unhealthy dietary habits, increased screen time, and obesity in children. The study suggests that promoting healthy sleeping patterns can help prevent these negative effects.
Since 2012, prescription opioids dispensed to children and adolescents have decreased, with an average of 4 per 1,000 children receiving an outpatient opioid prescription in 2009-2012. Long-term opioid prescription use has also declined since the start of 2017.
A study by the Family Acceptance Project found that LGBT young people experiencing conversion therapy report higher levels of depression, suicidal behavior, and lower self-esteem. Parents serve as gatekeepers for both home-based and external conversion interventions.
Research finds that prenatal exposure to THC can impair learning and memory in adolescents, while also improving symptoms in Alzheimer's disease patients. Long-term cannabinoid use alters brain metabolism and connectivity in adults, raising concerns for vulnerable populations.
A study of 28 middle school and high school students found that they take on significant responsibilities in managing medications, often without formal education. The investigation also highlights the importance of recognizing and supporting youth caregivers to promote their well-being and contribute to patient care.
Researchers found that adolescent marijuana use reduces perineuronal net formation around inhibitory cells, affecting decision-making and self-control. This alteration may have long-term consequences for brain function and behavior.
A USC study found that e-cigarette users are just as likely to start smoking tobacco as non-users, and may even be more likely to continue using both. The study surveyed over 6,200 high schoolers and found that vaping did not reduce the likelihood of smoking initiation, contradicting previous assumptions.
Research suggests that adolescents with a particular variant of an opioid receptor gene may be more vulnerable to substance abuse due to altered reward processing. The G-allele carriers showed a muted response in the prefrontal cortex, leading to an increased risk for future substance use problems.
New findings from Neuroscience 2018 present promising avenues for early treatment of mental illness and alcohol/substance use disorders in adolescents. Childhood trauma and genetic variants affecting reward response are identified as key factors impacting adolescent brain development and susceptibility to addiction.
A culturally tailored multilevel strategy increased HPV vaccination rates among low-income, mostly Chinese American adolescent girls and boys. The intervention, which engaged pediatricians, parents, and adolescents through various channels, showed a significant increase in vaccine uptake compared to control groups.
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago conducted a multicenter, randomized clinical trial evaluating an online intervention called CATCH-IT. The study found that high-risk adolescents who participated in the CATCH-IT program demonstrated significant risk reduction for depressive episodes, with up to 80% reduction in risk.
A study found that one month of abstinence from cannabis improved memory functions among adolescents and young adults, including the ability to learn and recall new information. Cognitive improvement occurred largely during the first week of abstinence, suggesting that abstaining from cannabis helps young people learn efficiently.
A new study by San Diego State University psychologists found that more hours of screen time are linked to lower well-being in children aged 2-17, with associations larger for adolescents. The study suggests reducing screen time limits to promote mental health and prevent anxiety and depression.
A Johns Hopkins study of over 75,000 teenagers and children found that gunshot wounds result in significant financial burdens and loss of life. The analysis highlights the need for policy changes to prevent firearm-related injuries among youth.
Researchers found that adolescent deviancy training, such as crude talk among friends, signals a pathway to antisocial behaviors and unhealthy adult relationships. Adults who exhibited more deviancy training at age 16-17 were more likely to display coercive behavior in their relationship at age 28-30.
Research at Arizona State University found that high-achieving schools, despite being less risky than poverty or racism, still pose pressure on teens to excel, affecting their mental health. The quality of the parent-child relationship plays a significant role in predicting depressive symptoms and anxiety levels among adolescents.
A study investigated ideal access control rules for smart home devices in networked households, analyzing user preferences and derived suggestions for access management. The researchers found that contextual factors such as age, location, and usage history affect access rights, suggesting a need for customizable settings.
A new CAMH study found that nearly one in eight high school students played social casino games, which are linked with a higher risk of gambling problems among adolescents. The study also found that gameplay is associated with a greater likelihood of transitioning to monetary gambling and experiencing problem gambling.
Researchers at Max Planck Institute for Chemistry found that isoprene levels in cinema air correlate with film age ratings. The study measured over 13,000 audience members during 135 screenings of eleven different movies, providing a reliable indicator for deciding how movies should be classified.
Researchers found that children obese at 5 years old had a 75% likelihood of remaining obese by age 12 and almost 20 times the risk of developing Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE). Early recognition and treatment are crucial to minimize severity, as SCFE causes lifelong disability.
A yearlong program for adolescent refugee girls in Sub-Saharan Africa successfully promoted healthy transitions to adulthood, reducing reports of sexual and physical violence. The COMPASS program taught life skills geared to build girls' knowledge of violence risk factors and empower them to advocate for their rights and physical safety.
A study highlights the existence of barriers to the inclusion of 12 to 25-year-olds in both adult and paediatric early phase clinical trials. The legal minimum age limit in Europe is 18 years, preventing young patients from participating in trials designed for their tumor type.
A study by the University of Pittsburgh found that nearly a quarter of JUUL's Twitter followers are under 18, retweeting and amplifying the brand's messages to vulnerable populations. This is concerning as e-cigarette marketing can lead to nicotine addiction and increased tobacco smoking among young adults.
This study examined pod-based e-cigarette use among California adolescents and young adults, finding that most users also used other e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes. The average perceived risk of social and health risks from pod-based e-cigarettes was around 40%.
Researchers found that fostering gratitude among adolescents can decrease materialism and increase generosity. By keeping a daily journal, teens showed significant decreases in materialism and increases in gratitude, demonstrating the potential of this simple strategy to curb materialistic tendencies.
A Stanford University School of Medicine study found that teens and young adults who use Juul e-cigarettes fail to recognize the product's addictive potential, with some reporting addiction despite infrequent smoking. The study emphasizes the need for clear public-health messages about the risks of new types of e-cigarettes.
Researchers found that maltreated teen girls are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts due to poor mother-daughter relationships and high levels of conflict. The study, published in the journal Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, highlights the importance of relationship-based interventions for vulnerable youths.
A study of 984 children found that consistent sport participators had significantly greater whole body and leg bone mineral content at age 20. Females who participated regularly also showed improved leg bone mineral content, highlighting the long-term benefits of childhood sports participation.
Young adults exposed to cannabis during adolescence show altered brain structure and gene expression related to psychosis risk. The study suggests that adolescent cannabis use can induce long-term changes in brain cells and gene networks, potentially increasing psychiatric vulnerability.
The Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health program supports junior faculty members Melanie Kornides and Jennifer Lewey to pursue research projects on sex differences and women's health. C. Alix Timko continues her second year of a BIRCWH-sponsored study on adolescent eating disorders.
Researchers at USC and the Los Angeles Cancer Surveillance Program found that 15- to 39-year-olds have the best survival rate among any age group for many years. The analysis adjusted for Kaposi's sarcoma and lymphomas, which were linked to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the US.
Researchers analyzed data from a province-wide survey of over 300,000 girls and found no correlation between HPV vaccination and increased risky sexual behaviors. The percentage of girls reporting ever having sex decreased, while the proportion engaging in intercourse before age 14 declined and condom use increased.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that sexual minority adolescents are at a greater risk of attempted suicide compared to their heterosexual peers. The study estimated over 2.3 million heterosexual and 113,468 sexual minority adolescents from 35 studies conducted in 10 countries.
A Mayo Clinic study found that firearms were involved in 85% of first-time youth suicides, resulting in high lethality rates. The study also revealed that prior mental health concerns were absent in 41.2% of youth index attempters.
A randomized controlled study found that a sexual education and skills-building program reduced the risk of new STIs by 45% among black girls aged 14 to 18. The adapted program, IMARA, will be tested in South Africa with 525 daughter-female caregiver pairs.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that adolescent cannabis use is associated with impairments in learning, memory, attention, and decision-making, as well as lower academic performance. The research team followed a large sample of high school students over four years to investigate the complex relatio...
To achieve an 80% HPV vaccination rate by 2026, 14.39 million more US adolescents will need to receive the vaccine, with a disproportionate burden among males, whites, and privately insured teens. The majority of those who haven't been vaccinated yet had opportunities to do so during wellness visits.
Adolescents who vape are more likely to start smoking cigarettes and increase their use of both products over time. The study suggests that teens don't substitute vaping for cigarettes, but rather use both products more frequently as they get older.
A multi-center study of adolescents reveals that bariatric surgeries like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy lead to substantial weight loss, while adjustable banding is less effective. The study, which included 544 teens, found comparable weight loss outcomes for gastric bypass and sleeve procedures.
A study of 10th-graders in Los Angeles finds that most teens who have tried marijuana use it in multiple forms, including smokable, edible, and vaporized products. The research raises concerns about the health implications of cannabis use among adolescents amid a growing market with sleek packaging and health benefits claims.
A survey of 10th-graders in Los Angeles found that most who had ever used cannabis also used multiple types of the drug. Combustible, edible, and vaporized products were popular among adolescents, with many using multiple methods to administer the drug.
A Penn Nursing study found that parents with lower education levels were more likely to access a web-based health program, but still struggled with computer and internet access. The research highlights the need for culturally sensitive digital health resources to address health disparities among Puerto Rican adolescents.
Researchers found specific physical changes to axons speed up neural transmission, leading to higher cognitive abilities. Axon myelination increased significantly during adolescence, corresponding with a dramatic increase in signal conduction velocity.
A new study found that teenagers exposed to TV and film violence and high levels of household conflict are at risk of engaging in aggressive behaviors. Parental monitoring is a strong protective factor against aggression, even when combined with other risk factors.
Researchers analyzed 214 studies on 91,338 adolescents to find that racial and ethnic discrimination influences all aspects of daily life and well-being. Discrimination is linked to poorer mental health, lower academic achievement, and more negative behaviors.
Researchers at MassGeneral Hospital for Children found that microglia play a crucial role in shaping behavior during adolescence, with different effects in males and females. The study suggests that this process could improve understanding of normal behavioral changes and neuropsychiatric disorders that emerge during adolescence.
Research conducted by the University of Otago has found that New Zealand teenagers are less physically active and fit compared to previous generations. The study measured fitness using an exercise cycle test on 343 children aged 15, revealing a decline in fitness levels over time.
A meta-analysis found that perceived racial/ethnic discrimination is consistently linked to poorer mental health, lower academic achievement, and more engagement in risky or negative behaviors. Latino youth tend to exhibit higher levels of depression than their white and African-American peers in response to discrimination.
Elaine Vitone wins $2,000 award for 'Cut Off,' a compelling narrative about severe depression in adolescents. The National Association of Science Writers established the Excellence in Institutional Writing Award to recognize high-caliber science writing produced on behalf of institutions.
Researchers found that people with regular spiritual habits in childhood and adolescence reported greater life satisfaction, positivity, and lower depressive symptoms. They were also less likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, illicit drug use, or sexually transmitted infections.
A new study from the University of Arizona found that transmasculine adolescents and nonbinary teens are at the greatest risk for attempting suicide. The research highlights the need for targeted suicide-prevention efforts, particularly among these vulnerable groups.
A new study reveals a strong association between back pain, smoking, drinking, anxiety, depression, and school absenteeism in adolescents. Researchers found that teens experiencing frequent back pain are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors and report mental health problems.