Health
Big drop reported in vaping by US teenagers
Vaping by U.S. teenagers fell dramatically this year, especially among middle schoolers, according to a federal report released Wednesday.
Sep 09, 2020
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Health
Rise in youth use of e-cigarettes is a major concern
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following statement in response to today's release of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Youth Risk Behavior Survey:
Aug 21, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
First do no harm—researchers urge halt in prescribing hydroxycholoroquine for COVID-19
The sacred oath taken by physicians during graduation from medical school to "First do no harm," the first words of the Hippocratic Oath, provides a strong impetus for a commentary just published in The American Journal of ...
Jun 03, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers create toolkit for talking to kids about coronavirus
A team of University of Arizona researchers has created a toolkit for parents, teachers and school administrators to reference before talking to their kids about coronavirus.
Mar 23, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
FDA bans shock device used on mentally disabled patients
Federal officials on Wednesday banned electrical shock devices used to discourage aggressive, self-harming behavior in patients with mental disabilities.
Mar 04, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast density notification laws not effective for all women
A new study suggests that state-mandated notifications on mammogram reports intended to inform women of the health risks related to breast density are not worded effectively.
Jan 09, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Black teens face racial discrimination multiple times daily, suffer depressive symptoms as a result
Black teenagers experience daily racial discrimination, most frequently online, which can lead to negative mental health effects, according to a Rutgers researcher.
Dec 16, 2019
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Health
Study identifies barriers high schools face when implementing, enforcing concussion laws
All 50 U.S. states enacted concussion laws between 2009-2014 to mitigate the consequences of concussion. While details of the laws vary from state to state, all state laws address three main factors: concussion education; ...
Nov 19, 2019
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Health
Prevalence of e-cigarette use high among U.S. preteens, teens
The prevalence of self-reported current electronic cigarette use is high among U.S. middle and high school students, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Nov 06, 2019
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Health
Teen vaping numbers climb, fueled by Juul and mint flavor
New research show U.S. teens who use electronic cigarettes prefer those made by Juul Labs, and mint is the favorite flavor for many of them, suggesting a shift after the company stopped selling fruit and dessert flavors in ...
Nov 05, 2019
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