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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.

COVID-19 Pandemic Worsens Teen Mental Health Crisis, New Study Finds

The Covid-19 pandemic is causing a spike in pediatric mental health emergencies and longer waits for psychiatric placements, researchers say.

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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 leve...

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’...

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 u...

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 th...

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...

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...

03 Feb
When Schools Ask Students About Suicide, Those At Risk Get Help Sooner

When Schools Ask Students About Suicide, Those At Risk Get Help Sooner

Could asking teens a simple, but pointed, question about their mental health reveal whether they are at risk for suicide?

It might, new research suggests.

Since suicide is now the secon...

03 Feb
TikTok Videos on Abortion Pills Are Largely Accurate: Study

TikTok Videos on Abortion Pills Are Largely Accurate: Study

While you can't trust everything you read or see on social media, some information is reliable.

Researchers from Duke University studied popular videos on the social media site TikTok. The videos offered information on ways to obtain a medication abortion.

These we...

03 Feb
Weed-Friendly Posts on Social Media Get Teens Using Cannabis

Weed-Friendly Posts on Social Media Get Teens Using Cannabis

Laws bar advertising cannabis to teens, but that doesn’t mean they always work.

In a new survey, researchers found that teens st...

25 Jan
Could Bad Sleep in Teen Years Raise Risks for MS?

Could Bad Sleep in Teen Years Raise Risks for MS?

Teens who regularly fail to get a good night’s sleep may face a higher risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS) as adults, new research suggests.

“We found that sleeping too little or experiencing poor sleep quality [as a teen] increased the risk of later dev...

24 Jan
As Opioid Deaths Rise Among Teens, Too Few Youth Get Anti-Addiction Drug

As Opioid Deaths Rise Among Teens, Too Few Youth Get Anti-Addiction Drug

The number of American teenagers becoming addicted to opioids is on the rise, yet fewer are being prescribed a medication that can help them, a new government study finds.

Between 2015 and 2020, the proportion of teens receiving buprenorphine prescriptions fell by 45%. B...

19 Jan
Hormonal Therapies Are Boosting the Mental Health of Trans Youth

Hormonal Therapies Are Boosting the Mental Health of Trans Youth

As numerous U.S. states move to restrict transgender health care, a new study shows that such care can substantially improve teenagers' mental health.

The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, followed transgender and nonbinary teenagers who r...

19 Jan
Preterm Birth Tied to Lower IQs, Poorer School Grades

Preterm Birth Tied to Lower IQs, Poorer School Grades

By the time they're teenagers, babies born prematurely may be getting poorer school grades than their non-preemie peers.

Researchers found that babies born before 34 weeks of pregnancy had lower scores on math and language tests during their teen years compared to kids b...

16 Jan
When States Legalize Marijuana, Teens' Asthma Rates Rise

When States Legalize Marijuana, Teens' Asthma Rates Rise

Cannabis use in U.S. states where recreational use is legal could be contributing to children's asthma, according to new research.

A study found increases in asthma in t...

11 Jan
Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults

Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults

When teenagers feel good about themselves and their lives, it may also do their hearts good in the long run, a new study suggests.

Researchers found that teenagers who generally felt happy, optimistic and loved went on to show better cardiovascular health in their 20s an...

06 Jan
Exercise, Sports: A Natural Antidepressant for Teens

Exercise, Sports: A Natural Antidepressant for Teens

An antidote to teenage depression might be found in school gymnasiums and on sports fields, a major new review argues.

Supervised exercise programs are associated with significant reductions in symptoms of depression among children and teenagers, according to the analysi...

06 Jan
Could Weight-Loss Surgery in Teens Raise Risks for Alcohol Abuse?

Could Weight-Loss Surgery in Teens Raise Risks for Alcohol Abuse?

For teens who are obese, weight-loss surgery can be life-changing — but not always in a good way.

A new study finds a troubling downside to weight-loss surgery among 13- to 19-year-olds: They're at increased risk of alcohol use disorders. And their risk stays higher fo...

30 Dec
U.S. Could Face Surging Numbers of Teens With Diabetes

U.S. Could Face Surging Numbers of Teens With Diabetes

The United States could see a huge rise in diabetes among young people over the next several decades, a new modeling study finds.

As many as 220,000 young people under the age of 20 could have type 2 diabetes in 2060, which would represent a nearly eight-fold increase, a...

28 Dec
Long Stays Common for Kids Who Visit ERs in Mental Health Crisis

Long Stays Common for Kids Who Visit ERs in Mental Health Crisis

It's a scenario no parent would ever want to witness: Their child suffers a mental health crisis and is taken to the emergency room, only to have to wait 12 hours or more for the right medical care.

Sadly, it is what 1 in 5 of these young patients now face, new research...

27 Dec
Obamacare May Have Helped Extend Lives of Young Cancer Patients

Obamacare May Have Helped Extend Lives of Young Cancer Patients

Young adults with cancer, especially those who are Hispanic or Black, had better outcomes because of coverage available to them under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

New research explored the...

22 Dec
Can Too Much Screen Time Raise a Child's Odds for OCD?

Can Too Much Screen Time Raise a Child's Odds for OCD?

Preteens who spend much of their free time watching online videos or playing video games may have a heightened risk of developing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a new study suggests.

20 Dec
Pandemic Brought Surge in Teen Drug Overdose Deaths

Pandemic Brought Surge in Teen Drug Overdose Deaths

Deaths of teens from drug overdoses soared starting in late 2019, and though they appear to be on the decline, they remain much higher than in 2019, U.S. health officials report.

Most of these deaths are due to illegally made fentanyl mixed with other drugs, said study a...

19 Dec
Homicide a Leading Cause of Death for Kids, Teens

Homicide a Leading Cause of Death for Kids, Teens

Homicide has become a leading killer of children, with guns being the most common weapon used in their deaths, a new study shows.

The overall rate of homicides in children has grown about 4.3% each year for a decade, with a steep rise seen between 2019 and 2020, when th...

18 Dec
Final Exams Don't Have to Be High Stress for Your Teen

Final Exams Don't Have to Be High Stress for Your Teen

Final exams are stressful for students, but it is possible to ratchet down the pressure with some planning and self-compassion.

A psychologist from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers a few suggestions for helping teens manage the pressure.

Start with the...

13 Dec
What's Driving the Ongoing Adderall Shortage -- and What Parents Can Do

What's Driving the Ongoing Adderall Shortage -- and What Parents Can Do

Shortages of the ADHD drug Adderall are expected to continue for months, forcing families to scramble for ways to deal with their children's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The shortage has caused headaches and hassles for parents like San Diego mom Jack...

13 Dec
California's Flavored Tobacco Ban Won't Be Blocked by Supreme Court

California's Flavored Tobacco Ban Won't Be Blocked by Supreme Court

An attempt to block California's flavored tobacco ban was stopped Monday when the Supreme Court declined to hear the case.

That now means the ban will go into effect on Dec. ...

07 Dec
1 in 10 Teens Have Sexted, Many See Porn by 6th Grade: Study

1 in 10 Teens Have Sexted, Many See Porn by 6th Grade: Study

A high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos -- sexting -- over their smartphones, a new study reveals.

“The prevalence rates we found in this study suggest that school co...

05 Dec
As Alcohol Abuse Declines Among Teens, Marijuana Abuse Soars

As Alcohol Abuse Declines Among Teens, Marijuana Abuse Soars

American kids are drinking to excess less and abusing marijuana more, a new study finds.

Marijuana abuse among 6- to 18-year-olds has increased 245% since 2000, while child alcohol abuse has steadily declined over those years, say researchers who analyzed poisonings...

05 Dec
For Kids, Mental Trauma From Gun Injury Far Exceeds That of Car Crashes

For Kids, Mental Trauma From Gun Injury Far Exceeds That of Car Crashes

Firearm injuries traumatize children, saddling them with mental health issues that include stress disorders and drug or alcohol use, according to a new study.

In all, 35% of kids injured by firearms receive a new mental health diagnosis in the following year, the

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