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…
APA Publishing Releases New Titles on Gaming Disorders, HIV Psychiatry, and the Lived Experience of
Washington, D.C. — American Psychiatric Association Publishing has released a new set of titles exploring key areas in…
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…
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…
Ultra-processed foods linked to rise in prediabetes risk
A new longitudinal study shows that rising ultra-processed food intake in young adults with a history of overweight…
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…
Underweight children face higher risk of stopping ADHD medication early
Children who are underweight are more likely to stop taking their ADHD medication within a year. These are…
Adolescents who experience migraines more likely to have high blood pressure
A nationwide study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that adolescents who experience migraines are three…