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American Psychological Association Issues Its First Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence

Psychologists offer 10 recommendations to help train children on the safe and healthy use of social media

Too Much Screen Time Linked to Adolescent Brain Changes and Increased Depression and Anxiety in New Study

MRI scans show structural changes in the brains of adolescents who spend greater amounts of time on cell phones, video games. TVs and other screens. Researchers say these changes were associated with increased depression and anxiety.

Vaping Nicotine or THC Linked to Higher Anxiety in Teens

A new study finds teens and young adults who vape experience more symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Cutting Back on Social Media Significantly Boosts Teens’ Self-Image, Study Finds

Teenagers and young adults who cut their social media use by 50% felt much better about their appearance and weight, researchers say.

Teens Who Feel Happy and Loved Become Heart-Healthy Adults, New Study Finds

Teens who feel loved and are optimistic about their lives are more likely to have optimal heart health in their 20s and 30s.

Limiting Football Practice Intensity Helps Protect Young Brains, New Study Finds

More “air” play and less tackling helps lower concussion risk and limits cumulative brain damage, researchers say.

Teenage Girl’s Diet Impacts Risk of Period Pain, Study Finds ID

Teenage girls who eat foods high in omega-6 fatty acids, like meat and oil, often have worse menstrual pain, researchers say.

Speeding and Texting Dangerous Duo for Teen Drivers

Teen drivers are engaging in a variety of risky behaviors behind the wheel, including speeding while using a handheld cell phone, a new study finds.

New Study Finds High Levels of Dangerous Chemicals in School Uniforms

Researchers tested dozens of children’s textiles and found the highest levels of PFAS in school uniforms.

NyQuil and Chicken? It’s a Dangerous Social Media Trend, the FDA Warns

Videos promoting misuse of over-the-counter medications are targeting vulnerable teens, according to the FDA.

One Type of App May Be Especially Bad for Teen Sleep, New Study Finds

Not all devices and apps have the same impact on teenage sleep, researchers say.

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06 Jun
More U.S. Kids, Teens Are Getting Weight-Loss Surgeries

More U.S. Kids, Teens Are Getting Weight-Loss Surgeries

As obesity rises among U.S. kids and teens, the number of weight-loss surgeries is growing, too.

Metabolic and bariatric surgeries among 10- to 19-year-olds rose by nearly 20% between 2020 and 2021, after climbing since 2016, a new study finds.

The jump is esp...

30 May
One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime

One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime

Teens need their sleep, and a new study sheds light on one way to help them get it: Keep cellphones and screens out of the bedroom.

“Getting enough sleep is crucial for teenagers because it helps their body and mind grow and develop properly,” said lead author

29 May
Local Sales Bans on Flavored Tobacco Products in California Cut Use

Local Sales Bans on Flavored Tobacco Products in California Cut Use

Banning flavored tobacco products leads to fewer people using them, according to a new California study that found lower usage in areas that had a full ban.

Residents in areas with a comprehensive sales ban had 30% reduced odds of using flavored tobacco compared to those...

23 May
U.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens' Mental Health

U.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens' Mental Health

Social media presents a “profound risk” to young brains, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned on Tuesday.

In a

23 May
Parents' Mistrust of HPV Vaccine May Be Growing

Parents' Mistrust of HPV Vaccine May Be Growing

It was a no-brainer for New York City mom Jen L. when a pediatrician suggested that she vaccinate her two sons against human papillomavirus (HPV).

“Before my kids were eligible for the vaccine, I had read up on it to learn about the vaccine and its positives in ge...

23 May
Many Parents Worry About Social Media's Impact on Kids' Body Image: Poll

Many Parents Worry About Social Media's Impact on Kids' Body Image: Poll

About 7 in 10 American parents are concerned that social media trends related to appearance and editing apps and filters are harming their children's body image, a new survey shows.

Among those polled, about 69% of parents expressed worry about these editing apps and fil...

18 May
Vaping Could Up Teens' Odds for Marijuana Use, Binge Drinking

Vaping Could Up Teens' Odds for Marijuana Use, Binge Drinking

Teens who use electronic cigarettes are significantly more likely than non-vapers to binge-drink and use cannabis, new research finds.

Surveys of teens ages 13 to 18 revealed that vapers were 20 times more likely to use marijuana than teens who used no nicotine prod...

16 May
Almost All TikTok Videos About Vaping Promote It

Almost All TikTok Videos About Vaping Promote It

TikTok content overwhelmingly promotes vaping, putting young users at potential risk of e-cigarette use, according to researchers in Australia.

The popular social media platform's own policies on promoting e-cigarette use are often violated, their new study shows.

...

11 May
ER Visits by Teens in Mental Health Crisis Have Declined: CDC

ER Visits by Teens in Mental Health Crisis Have Declined: CDC

There's a glimmer of good news when it comes to the mental health of America's adolescents: Visits to U.S. emergency departments for psychiatric troubles declined among kids aged 12 to 17 by the fall of 2022, compared to a year prior.

Overall, mean weekly adolescent emer...

09 May
Psychologists' Group Issues First Guidelines on Teens' Use of Social Media

Psychologists' Group Issues First Guidelines on Teens' Use of Social Media

It's easy for kids to get drawn into Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok, and a leading U.S. psychologists' group warns they need some training in social media literacy beforehand.

The American Psychological Association on Tuesday issued 10 science-based recommendations for t...

05 May
Banning Flavored Vapes Can Get Teens Quitting

Banning Flavored Vapes Can Get Teens Quitting

While public health officials have expressed concerns about teens vaping, a new study suggests getting more to quit may be simple.

Eliminating flavored e-cigarettes may reduce the use of vapes altogether in teens and young adults, the research found.

“The restric...

03 May
In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids

In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids

Half of U.S. parents think social media is bad for their kids' mental health, a new survey reveals.

The finding highlights growing concerns about how these platforms affect children's and adolescents' well-being, according to the On Our Sleeves Movement for Children's M...

02 May
Teen Dating Violence Sets Stage for Future Abusive Relationships

Teen Dating Violence Sets Stage for Future Abusive Relationships

Teens who are abused by a romantic partner may suffer long-lasting repercussions, and this is especially true for girls, a new analysis finds.

Investigators who reviewed 38 studies concluded that teenage dating violence was linked to a higher risk for additional re...

01 May
Which Kids Face the Highest Risk of Self-Harm?

Which Kids Face the Highest Risk of Self-Harm?

Growing numbers of American kids and teens are cutting or burning themselves, banging their heads against walls, pulling out their hair and even trying to die by suicide.

But figuring out who is at highest risk for harming themselves has been a daunting challenge. Until ...

01 May
Suicide Rates Among U.S. Adolescents Doubled in 10 Years

Suicide Rates Among U.S. Adolescents Doubled in 10 Years

Suicides among the youngest U.S. teenagers were rising for years before the pandemic with school stress, social media and guns standing as potential factors, according to a new study.

Researchers found that between 2008 and 2018, the suicide rate among 13- a...

27 Apr
Many American Teens Are in Mental Health Crisis: Report

Many American Teens Are in Mental Health Crisis: Report

America's teens are still not alright.

Instead, many continue to engage in risky behaviors, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.

Top among these is an increase in suicidal thoughts and suicide planning and attempts among teen girls, according to a new study fro...

19 Apr
In Some U.S. Schools, 1 in 4 Kids Said They've Misused an ADHD Drug

In Some U.S. Schools, 1 in 4 Kids Said They've Misused an ADHD Drug

U.S. schools that have a lot of students with prescriptions for ADHD medication also tend to have a lot of students who misuse the drugs, a new study suggests.

Researchers found that among nearly 3,300 U.S. middle schools and high schools, some had a serious problem with...

19 Apr
Vaping Might Make Smoking Habit More Likely in Teens

Vaping Might Make Smoking Habit More Likely in Teens

Young teens who vape and smoke cigarettes may be setting themselves up to be heavy smokers by the time they are older teens, a new study suggests.

The researchers chalked it up to what they called the "entrenchment hypothesis."

"There has been a lot of attention o...

17 Apr
Poll Shows Parents Torn When Teens Enter the Workforce

Poll Shows Parents Torn When Teens Enter the Workforce

As summer nears, teens may want to apply for their first job or try to boost their hours for the season.

Not all parents think this is such a good idea though, according to a new

13 Apr
Juul Reaches $462 Million Settlement With Six States, D.C.

Juul Reaches $462 Million Settlement With Six States, D.C.

Juul Labs on Wednesday reached a $462 million settlement with several states over the aggressive marketing of its electronic cigarettes to minors.

This latest settlement includes New York, California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts and New Me...

13 Apr
'Toxic Fandom:' When Your Child's Celebrity Worship Goes Too Far

'Toxic Fandom:' When Your Child's Celebrity Worship Goes Too Far

It's not new for young people to develop an interest in their favorite pop singer or actor, but it can be problematic if that adoration turns toxic.

It's easier than ever to get lost in a celebrity's carefully curated image via social media posts, according to Baylor Co...

11 Apr
Survival Improves for Babies of America's Youngest Moms

Survival Improves for Babies of America's Youngest Moms

The death rate among babies born to teen moms has dropped over the past 25 years -- but racial disparities stubbornly persist, a new U.S. government study finds.

Compared with the late 1990s, fewer babies born to teenage mothers are dying in their first year of life, acc...

30 Mar
Early College Class Times Can Hurt Students' Grades

Early College Class Times Can Hurt Students' Grades

Early morning college classes can be a prescription for poor attendance and lower grades, a new study suggests.

But starting classes later boosted both, as students got more sleep, were more likely to attend and were less likely to be groggy, which leads to better g...

29 Mar
WHO Experts Say Healthy Kids, Teens May Not Need More COVID Shots

WHO Experts Say Healthy Kids, Teens May Not Need More COVID Shots

New advice from the World Health Organization (WHO) says healthy children and teens may not need additional COVID-19 shots, though they may need to catch up on other routine vaccines.

“The public health impact of vaccinating healthy children and adolescents is comparat...

29 Mar
Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study

Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study

Children's screen use could be altering their developing brains as they enter adolescence and increasing their risk for mood disorders, a major new study finds.

Children ages 9 and 10 who spend more time on smartphones, tablets, video games and TV exhibited higher levels...

28 Mar
Rate of Kids Hospitalized in Mental Health Crisis Keeps Rising

Rate of Kids Hospitalized in Mental Health Crisis Keeps Rising

Children with mental health problems are flooding America's hospitals.

A new study of 4.8 million pediatric hospitalizations between 2009 and 2019 found that the number of acute care hospitalizations for kids with mental health problems increased significantly. In 2019, ...

28 Mar
AHA News: Irregular Sleep Schedule Linked to High Blood Pressure

AHA News: Irregular Sleep Schedule Linked to High Blood Pressure

People with irregular sleep patterns may face substantially higher odds of high blood pressure than those who stick to a schedule, even when they get the recommended amount of sleep each night, new research suggests.

The study, published Tuesday in the journal Hypertensi...

27 Mar
Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?

Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?

For depressed or anxious children, taking melatonin may afford a good night's sleep and, as a result, lower the odds they will harm themselves, new research suggests.

The risk of self-harm increased before melatonin was prescribed and decreased by about half after kids s...

27 Mar
Sleep Apnea in Childhood Could Affect Developing Brain

Sleep Apnea in Childhood Could Affect Developing Brain

Teenagers with the nighttime breathing disorder sleep apnea may have brains that look a little different from their peers', a new study suggests.

Researchers found that among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to h...

23 Mar
Close Bond With Your Teen Can Keep Them Physically Healthy, Too: Study

Close Bond With Your Teen Can Keep Them Physically Healthy, Too: Study

Ask your teen about their day and try to spend more quality time together.

It matters, a new study found.

Teens who report better relationsh...

23 Mar
Too Much Social Media Could Raise Risk for Eating Disorders

Too Much Social Media Could Raise Risk for Eating Disorders

Curated images of perfect bodies -- often highly filtered and unrealistic -- are common on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

And a

22 Mar
When Kids Lose a Parent, New Therapy Might Prevent Long-Term Mental Harm

When Kids Lose a Parent, New Therapy Might Prevent Long-Term Mental Harm

The death of a parent is heartbreaking for a child or teenager, and those who experience it are known to be at an increased risk for depression and other mental health issues later in life.

But a new study finds that children who participated in a bereavement program wit...

20 Mar
Poll Finds Many Parents Unaware of Kids' Exposure to Vaping

Poll Finds Many Parents Unaware of Kids' Exposure to Vaping

Four out of five U.S. parents questioned in a large poll believe their preteen and teenage kids are clear on the risks that electronic cigarettes pose, and only a few think their child actually vapes.

Still, if their child did vape, would parents know? Nearly half of mor...

15 Mar
Even a Little Extra Weight Can Raise Kids' Odds for High Blood Pressure

Even a Little Extra Weight Can Raise Kids' Odds for High Blood Pressure

Even modest weight gain above the average puts kids at risk for high blood pressure, new research shows.

“Hypertension during youth tracks into adulthood and is associated with cardiac and vascular organ damage," said lead study author

13 Mar
Did 'Helicopter' Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today's Young?

Did 'Helicopter' Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today's Young?

Kids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.

Kids don't get to roam any more. They've lost time for free play and risk-taking amid parents' fears about the dangers o...

10 Mar
Clocks 'Spring Forward' on Sunday: Helping Your Kids Adjust

Clocks 'Spring Forward' on Sunday: Helping Your Kids Adjust

The annual shift to daylight saving time is a challenge for many parents, whose children may struggle with the change.

A pediatrics sleep medicine expert offers some tips for making springing forward a little easier for all ages.

“Whether it be jet lag, spring br...

09 Mar
Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans

Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans

Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults.

Asian or Pacific Islander, Black and Hispanic children had higher rates, the

07 Mar
Which High School Sports Cause Kids the Most Injuries?

Which High School Sports Cause Kids the Most Injuries?

Fewer high school athletes are getting hurt playing sports, but those who do are more likely to suffer severe injuries that require surgery or a timeout from their chosen sport, new research shows.

Which teens are most at risk? Those who participate in football, girls' s...

03 Mar
Buzzkill: Don't Try the Burt's Bees TikTok Trend

Buzzkill: Don't Try the Burt's Bees TikTok Trend

Don't put lip balm on your eyelid, even if you saw it on TikTok.

It's bad for your eyes, according to a Michigan Medicine expert.

The trend first began back in the 2010s, but has seen a resurgence in 2023.

Called “beezin',” because the trend is to use B...

01 Mar
Vaping Tobacco or Weed Appears Tied to Higher Anxiety in Teens

Vaping Tobacco or Weed Appears Tied to Higher Anxiety in Teens

For decades, people turned to cigarettes in times of stress. Now, a preliminary study hints that young people are using vaping in the same way.

The study, of nearly 2,000 U.S. teenagers and young adults, found that those who vaped nicotine or marijuana were more likely t...

23 Feb
Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost to Teens' Self-Image

Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost to Teens' Self-Image

All those images of beautiful-looking people on social media can deflate a young person's self-image, but there may be an easy fix: limiting time spent on TikTok, Instagram and the like.

A new Canadian study finds that teens and young adults who already had symptoms of a...

22 Feb
Breathing Exercises Might Speed Concussion Recovery in Teens

Breathing Exercises Might Speed Concussion Recovery in Teens

Combining breathing exercises with gradual aerobic activity may benefit teens who are recovering slowly from a concussion.

New research found that while the two therapies each offer benefits, together they led to even greater improvement in thinking and memory skills, de...

21 Feb
LGBTQ+ Support Groups in Schools Boost Students' Mental Health

LGBTQ+ Support Groups in Schools Boost Students' Mental Health

About 44% of U.S. middle and high schools have student-run clubs that shine a light on issues that touch the lives of LGBTQ+ students.

And new research<...

17 Feb
Complication Risks Rise in Pregnancies Among the Very Young

Complication Risks Rise in Pregnancies Among the Very Young

Pregnant girls who are especially young, those only 10 to 15 years old, face increased risks for complications that include preeclampsia and C-section, according to new research.

Investigators from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas also found that...

14 Feb
Less Sleep Brings Worse Grades for College Kids, Study Finds

Less Sleep Brings Worse Grades for College Kids, Study Finds

Late-night cramming, hall parties and other nocturnal activities can rob college kids of sleep, taking a big toll on grade point averages.

Freshmen who racked up fewer than 6 hours of sleep a night saw a drop in their end-of-term GPA,

13 Feb
Kids Visiting ER in Mental Crisis Often Get No Follow-Up

Kids Visiting ER in Mental Crisis Often Get No Follow-Up

A growing number of U.S. kids are landing in hospital emergency rooms for a mental health crisis. Now a new study finds that many do not get follow-up care after they're discharged.

Experts said the findings, published Feb. 13 in the journal

13 Feb
Big Rise in U.S. Teen Girls Reporting Violence, Sadness -- Far More Than Boys

Big Rise in U.S. Teen Girls Reporting Violence, Sadness -- Far More Than Boys

An alarming new survey shows that American teen girls are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk.

Schools may be the answer to improving what's happening for young people, according to the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a...

13 Feb
More Kids Vape Weed in States Where Medical Marijuana Is Legal

More Kids Vape Weed in States Where Medical Marijuana Is Legal

It's not clear why, but youths in U.S. states where medical marijuana is legal report more vaping of cannabis than their peers in states where weed is legal for all adults or it is completely illegal.

10 Feb
Vaping Could Raise Teens' Odds for Severe COVID

Vaping Could Raise Teens' Odds for Severe COVID

Healthy young people who vape or smoke may be putting themselves at greater risk for developing severe COVID, new research finds.

Both smoking tobacco and vaping electronic cigarettes may predispose people to increased inflammation, future development of severe COVID-19 ...

03 Feb
USDA Proposes New Rules to Cut Sugar, Salt in School Meals

USDA Proposes New Rules to Cut Sugar, Salt in School Meals

American schoolchildren could be getting school lunches that have less sugar and salt in the future, thanks to new nutrition standards announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday.

These are the first school lunch program updates since 2012, according to th...

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