In a recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, researchers investigate the potential link between bedtime screen use in early adolescents and sleep outcomes after one year. Overall, bedtime screen use was associated with shorter sleep durations and increased sleep disturbances one year later in early adolescence. Study: Bedtime Screen Use Behaviors and Sleep …
ANI | Updated: Jul 23, 2024 23:52 IST Illinois [US], July 23 (ANI): According to a study, adolescents with severe obesity who got both meal-replacement therapy and financial incentives had a higher reduction in body mass index compared to those who just received meal-replacement therapy.The finding was published in JAMA Pediatrics. Justin Ryder, PhD, Vice …
A groundbreaking study reveals that adolescents with severe obesity saw more significant reductions in body mass index (BMI) when they were given both meal-replacement therapy (MRT) and financial incentives, compared to those who received only MRT. The findings were published in JAMA Pediatrics. Justin Ryder, PhD, Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Surgery …
A review article published in the journal Epidemiologia describes the impact of cannabis use on mental health among Australian and American youth. Study: Cannabis Use and Its Impact on Mental Health in Youth in Australia and the United States: A Scoping Review. Image Credit: hikrcn / Shutterstock Background Cannabis has a century-old history of use for medical, …
Excessive body weight causes multiple adverse health outcomes, as does being underweight. These range from emotional to social to physical health. Study: Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults. Image Credit: Jakub Cejpek/Shutterstock.com As a result, nutritional and …
One in three children who suffer from bacterial meningitis live with permanent neurological disabilities due to the infection, according to a new epidemiological study. Bacterial meningitis is a rare but very serious infection that can affect people of all ages, but is most common in newborns, children and adolescents, and the elderly. It is often …
In a recent article published in the journal Medicina, researchers review advancements in migraine therapy, specifically the classification of the disease and the clinical and diet intervention advancements aimed at significantly reducing the frequency, pain, and severity of attacks. They highlight progress in calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) research and the role of CGRP antagonists in …
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), manufactured chemicals used in products such as food packaging and cosmetics, can lead to reproductive problems, increased cancer risk and other health issues. A growing body of research has also linked the chemicals to lower bone mineral density, which can lead to osteoporosis and other bone diseases. But most of …
ANI | Updated: Sep 09, 2022 07:11 IST Pennsylvania [United States], September 9 (ANI): According to a study, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, a form of a knee injury that occurs most often during sports, is growing more common in children and teenagers. When surgery is advised for adolescents and teenagers with ACL injuries, the …