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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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More U.S. Kids, Teens Are Getting Weight-Loss Surgeries
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2023
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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...
One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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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
Local Sales Bans on Flavored Tobacco Products in California Cut Use
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 29, 2023
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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...
U.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens' Mental Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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Social media presents a “profound risk” to young brains, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned on Tuesday.
Parents' Mistrust of HPV Vaccine May Be Growing
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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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...
Many Parents Worry About Social Media's Impact on Kids' Body Image: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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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...
Vaping Could Up Teens' Odds for Marijuana Use, Binge Drinking
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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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...
Almost All TikTok Videos About Vaping Promote It
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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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.
...
ER Visits by Teens in Mental Health Crisis Have Declined: CDC
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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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...
Psychologists' Group Issues First Guidelines on Teens' Use of Social Media
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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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...
Banning Flavored Vapes Can Get Teens Quitting
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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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...
In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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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...
Teen Dating Violence Sets Stage for Future Abusive Relationships
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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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...
Which Kids Face the Highest Risk of Self-Harm?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2023
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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 ...
Suicide Rates Among U.S. Adolescents Doubled in 10 Years
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2023
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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...
Many American Teens Are in Mental Health Crisis: Report
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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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...
In Some U.S. Schools, 1 in 4 Kids Said They've Misused an ADHD Drug
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2023
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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...
Vaping Might Make Smoking Habit More Likely in Teens
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2023
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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...
Poll Shows Parents Torn When Teens Enter the Workforce
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2023
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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
Juul Reaches $462 Million Settlement With Six States, D.C.
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2023
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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...
'Toxic Fandom:' When Your Child's Celebrity Worship Goes Too Far
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2023
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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...
Survival Improves for Babies of America's Youngest Moms
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2023
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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...
Early College Class Times Can Hurt Students' Grades
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2023
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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...
WHO Experts Say Healthy Kids, Teens May Not Need More COVID Shots
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2023
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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...
Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2023
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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...
Rate of Kids Hospitalized in Mental Health Crisis Keeps Rising
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2023
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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, ...
AHA News: Irregular Sleep Schedule Linked to High Blood Pressure
- American Heart Association News
- March 28, 2023
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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...
Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2023
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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...
Sleep Apnea in Childhood Could Affect Developing Brain
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2023
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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...
Close Bond With Your Teen Can Keep Them Physically Healthy, Too: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2023
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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...
Too Much Social Media Could Raise Risk for Eating Disorders
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2023
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Curated images of perfect bodies -- often highly filtered and unrealistic -- are common on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
When Kids Lose a Parent, New Therapy Might Prevent Long-Term Mental Harm
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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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...
Poll Finds Many Parents Unaware of Kids' Exposure to Vaping
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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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...
Even a Little Extra Weight Can Raise Kids' Odds for High Blood Pressure
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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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
Did 'Helicopter' Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today's Young?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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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...
Clocks 'Spring Forward' on Sunday: Helping Your Kids Adjust
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2023
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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...
Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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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
Which High School Sports Cause Kids the Most Injuries?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2023
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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...
Buzzkill: Don't Try the Burt's Bees TikTok Trend
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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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...
Vaping Tobacco or Weed Appears Tied to Higher Anxiety in Teens
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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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...
Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost to Teens' Self-Image
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2023
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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...
Breathing Exercises Might Speed Concussion Recovery in Teens
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2023
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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...
LGBTQ+ Support Groups in Schools Boost Students' Mental Health
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2023
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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<...
Complication Risks Rise in Pregnancies Among the Very Young
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2023
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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...
Less Sleep Brings Worse Grades for College Kids, Study Finds
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2023
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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,
Kids Visiting ER in Mental Crisis Often Get No Follow-Up
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2023
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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.
Big Rise in U.S. Teen Girls Reporting Violence, Sadness -- Far More Than Boys
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2023
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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...
More Kids Vape Weed in States Where Medical Marijuana Is Legal
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2023
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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.
Vaping Could Raise Teens' Odds for Severe COVID
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2023
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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 ...
USDA Proposes New Rules to Cut Sugar, Salt in School Meals
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2023
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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...