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…
New method brings hope for personalized treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease often have to wait a long time to find the right medicine. But…
Blood biomarkers forecast long-term blood pressure improvement after adolescent bariatric surgery
A groundbreaking study published in Hypertension, the journal of the American Heart Association, has identified a set of…
Can fitness apps and wearables make children healthier? This study says yes
A large umbrella review finds that app- and wearable-based interventions can spark small yet meaningful improvements in kids’…
The prevalence of headache disorders in children and adolescents in Nepal: a schools-based cross-sectional study | The Journal of Headache and Pain
This schools-based study in Nepal was the Global Campaign’s first in SEAR. We found that the vast majority…