Addiction
Educators, other experts aim to build momentum in fight against youth vaping
For more than a decade, the cloud of vaping has encompassed more and more kids in the United States.
Sep 6, 2022
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Physically active teens more likely to vape
Physically active adolescents may be more likely to use electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or vapes, than their less active peers, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Aug 31, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Youth engaged in digital self-harm 9 to 15 times more likely to attempt suicide
In the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death among 10- to 19-year-olds, eclipsed only by unintentional deaths such as from an auto accident. With lawmakers, educators and other stakeholders increasingly ...
Aug 30, 2022
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Addiction
Which teens are more likely to vape? Research shows surprising patterns across race and sexuality groups
Researchers estimate that half of all high school students in the United States have tried vaping at least once. One third of these students vape regularly. Since e-cigarettes were introduced to the U.S. in 2013, they've ...
Aug 23, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Back-to-school mental health tips
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our daughter has attended school virtually for the past five years and enjoyed the experience. Now that she is heading into ninth grade, she wants a more traditional high school experience. However, she ...
Aug 19, 2022
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Pediatrics
Prevalence of gender-diverse youth in rural Appalachia exceeds previous estimates, study shows
Gender-diverse youth are at an increased risk of suicide and depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the prevalence of gender diversity is largely unknown—especially in rural areas, ...
Aug 8, 2022
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Researcher discusses impact of raising age limit to buy tobacco products
In 2016, a policy passed in the City of Cleveland to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. Today, the legislation—known as Tobacco 21—is in effect and, according to research by Case Western Reserve ...
Aug 8, 2022
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Addiction
New flavored nicotine gums, lozenges, and gummies rank second among nicotine products used by US teens
Flavored oral nicotine products, which contain no tobacco but are not FDA-approved to help people quit smoking, are increasingly marketed and sold in the U.S., but researchers have never measured their use among U.S. teens.
Aug 8, 2022
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In US, one in 15 male, one in 50 female high school students carry guns
One in 15 male and one in 50 female high school students aged younger than 18 years report gun carrying during the past year, according to research published in the July 29 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...
Jul 29, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Worrying levels of anxiety and depression symptoms among high school students
According to data gathered from students at five Montreal high schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, teenagers report concerning signs of academic performance anxiety, generalized anxiety, social anxiety and depression.
Jul 19, 2022
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