Billboard and storefront ads for cannabis linked to problematic use in teens
Adolescents who frequently see billboard or storefront advertisements for recreational cannabis are more likely to use the drug weekly and …
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Rituximab Likely Well-Tolerated in Pediatric Patients, but Infections Are Common
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Rituximab seemed to be well tolerated in children and adolescents in a retrospective study, but …
Many parents say teens with anxiety, depression may benefit from peer confidants at school
An estimated one in five teenagers has symptoms of a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety, and suicide …
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 …
Later School Start Time, Fewer Migraines for Teens?
SUNDAY, Nov. 29, 2020 — Later school start times for teenagers might help those who struggle with migraines, a new …
Teens who think their parents are loving are less likely to be cyberbullies
Adolescents who perceive their parents to be loving and supportive are less likely to engage in cyberbullying, according to a …
Police Use of Excessive Force Against Teens Under Investigation
Some teenagers are going to bear scars from the past three weeks’ protests for a lifetime. Actually, we should say, …
Fewer LGBT Teens Plagued by Suicidal Thoughts, But Rates Still High
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2020 — Suicidal behavior is declining among U.S. teenagers who identify as LGBT, but the problem remains …
Parents Are Having A Hard Time Identifying Depression In Teens, Poll Says
One unfortunate hallmark of being a young adult is having a lot of complicated and heavy feelings all at once …
In states where recreational marijuana is legal, problematic use increased among adults and teens: study
Problematic use of marijuana among adolescents and adults increased after legalization of recreational marijuana use, according to a new study …
AAN issues guidelines for treatment of migraine in children and teens
For children and teens with migraine, the pain and symptoms that accompany migraine attacks can be debilitating, resulting in missed …
Eight Teens Have Been Hospitalized For Lung Damage, Likely Caused By Vaping
Eight teenagers were hospitalized for severe lung damage in Wisconsin. Vaping is suspected to be the cause of the lung …
Suicide rates are rising significantly among African American teens
A large-scale study from The University of Toledo of young African Americans who have attempted or died by suicide suggests …
Nicotine addiction from vaping is a bigger problem than teens realize
Data show clearly that young people are vaping in record numbers. And despite the onslaught of reports and articles highlighting …
Many Parents Conflicted About Opioids for Their Teens’ Pain
SUNDAY, Jan. 27, 2019 — American parents aren’t sure whether their teen and young adult children should be prescribed opioid …