Ophthalmology
Soft contact lenses safe in children, new report shows
Children and young teens can safely wear soft contact lenses (SCLs), according to a study recently published in Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics.
Dec 21, 2020
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Health
Vaping could nearly triple the chance of smoking in teens
A new study offers strong evidence that kids who use e-cigarettes are more likely to take up smoking or smokeless tobacco, researchers say.
Dec 16, 2020
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Autism spectrum disorders
Adolescence can help unlock autism diagnosis in girls
Adolescence is a challenging time for every child, as they experience important developmental milestones and navigate an increasingly complex world. For girls with autism spectrum disorder, adolescence can create a window ...
Sep 1, 2020
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Pediatrics
Nearly 9 in 10 parents say teens spend too much time gaming
Eighty-six percent of parents agree that teens spend too much time gaming, but many may be mistaken about the extent of their own child's video game habits, a new national poll suggests.
Jan 20, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why teen depression rates are rising faster for girls than boys
We're in the middle of a teen mental health crisis—and girls are at its epicenter.
Jan 17, 2020
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Health
High social support associated with less violence among male teens in urban neighborhoods
Among teen boys in urban neighborhoods with low resources, the presence of adult social support is linked to significantly fewer occurrences of sexual violence, youth violence and bullying, and to more positive behaviors, ...
Sep 13, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Unfit teens often grow into sickly middle age, study shows
(HealthDay)—Teen boys who are unfit and/or obese have higher odds for chronic disease and disability as adults, according to a large Swedish study.
Feb 12, 2019
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Pediatrics
Depression on the rise among US teens, especially girls
(HealthDay)—Depression is on the rise among American teens and young adults, with adolescent girls showing the greatest vulnerability, a new national survey reveals.
Nov 14, 2016
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Health
Youth in well-off nations smoke, drink less than in 2010: WHO
The number of teenagers trying alcohol or cigarettes before they turn 14 has dropped, especially among girls, according to a World Health Organization study of 42 well-off nations.
Mar 15, 2016
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Health
Weekend screen time linked to poorer bone health in teen boys
Weekend screen time is linked to poorer teen bone health—but only in boys, reveals research published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Jun 10, 2015
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