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Addiction
Cannabis legalization and rising sales have not contributed to increase in substance abuse, study finds
The results of a new study, utilizing the most recent data on adolescent substance use to evaluate the effect of recreational cannabis legalization and retail sales on youth's use of cannabis, tobacco, and alcohol, appear ...
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Immunology
Novel cell therapy treatments offer promise to immune-compromised children
In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, researchers found that intravenous therapies made from virus-specific T-cells (VST) can effectively treat immunocompromised pediatric patients, far surpassing the current standard of ...
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Contracting RSV before age two can cause long-term lung changes and impairment
Infants and children who have severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) before age 2 are likely to have changes to their lung structure and function that could affect respiratory health later in life.
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New therapy shows promise for a rare childhood dementia
New RNA-targeted therapy can halt the progression of a specific type of childhood dementia in mice and holds potential to reverse some of the detrimental effects of this rare disease.
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Children who delay gratification more likely to do well academically, have fewer behavioral problems, study finds
Suppose you were given a choice between having a smaller reward now and getting a larger reward 10 minutes later. For most adults, the choice is clear. Withstanding short-term temptation in pursuit of a greater long-term ...
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Climate change and chemical exposure can damage newborns' hearts, say experts
The complex interplay of rising temperatures and exposure to polluting compounds and chemicals can damage children's hearts, experts have warned.
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Injuries landing many Aussie kids and teens in hospital, says report
Every year, thousands of children and adolescents aged 0–18 across Australia present to an emergency department (ED) or are hospitalized for an injury or poisoning incident. Injury hospitalizations are the third leading ...
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Study finds maltreated children are three times more likely to develop substance use disorders in adulthood
A study published in the scientific journal Addiction has found that people who are maltreated as children may be three times more likely to be admitted to hospital for alcohol and substance use disorders by the age of 40, ...
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Doctor explains pink eye
Pink eye is extremely common in kids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public schoolchildren in the U.S. miss 3 million school days each year because of pink eye.
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Which treatments for malnutrition's long-term effects could help reduce mortality and health outcomes for children
A comparison of treatments for malnutrition enteropathy, caused by severe acute malnutrition (SAM), has found evidence supporting the use of treatments to enhance the healing of mucosal membranes and reduce inflammation in ...
Apr 17, 2024
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New data identifies trends in accidental opioid overdoses in children
The US saw a 22% decline in rates of prescription-opioid overdose related emergency department (ED) visits in children 17 and younger between 2008 and 2019, but an uptick in the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, according ...
Apr 17, 2024
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International sample of adolescents shows many experience weight-related bullying online, especially social media users
From a survey of about 12,000 adolescents from Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, the US, and the UK, about 17% of respondents reported experiencing weight-related bullying online, especially users of Twitter and Twitch, according ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Wearable headcams provide insight into complex teen emotions
As part of a joint study between King's College London and Manchester Met, wearable headcams worn in real interactions and face decoding technology were used to read teens' facial expressions, potentially uncovering hidden ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Exposure to air pollution during the first two years of life is associated with worse attention capacity in children
A growing body of research shows that exposure to air pollution, especially during pregnancy and childhood, may have a negative impact on brain development. Now a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Conformity to masculine gender norms linked to muscle dysmorphia among young people
A new research study out of the University of Toronto sheds light on the intricate relationship between conformity to masculine gender norms and muscle dysmorphia symptomatology among a diverse sample of Canadian adolescents ...
Apr 17, 2024
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FDA adds Fasenra indication for severe asthma in children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an additional indication for AstraZeneca's Fasenra (benralizumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for patients aged 6 to 11 years with severe asthma and an eosinophilic ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Hoarding can start in childhood—here's why early intervention is so crucial for all age groups
A lot of people think of hoarding as something extreme—a home crammed to the ceiling with possessions. But it tends to start gradually, and research has found it can begin in adolescence or even childhood.
Apr 17, 2024
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Arkansas led the nation in measuring obesity in kids: Did it help?
Sixth-grade boys were lining up to be measured in the Mann Arts and Science Magnet Middle School library. As they took off their shoes and emptied their pockets, they joked about being the tallest.
Apr 17, 2024
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Bacteria behind meningitis in babies explained
A study led by University of Queensland researchers has identified the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis, and revealed why some infections recur despite being treated with antibiotics.
Apr 16, 2024
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Online 'addiction' and not enough sleep or exercise linked to teen school absence risk
Spending too much time online to the point of compulsion and the neglect of other necessary activities, plus not sleeping or exercising enough, are linked to a heightened risk of both truancy and school absence due to illness ...
Apr 16, 2024
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