Teen Health News
June 25, 2025
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June 9, 2025 — Teens are diving into intense skincare routines inspired by TikTok, often slathering on six or more products daily, sometimes over ten in just minutes, chasing beauty ideals that favor lighter, flawless skin. But new research warns this digital ...
June 2, 2025 — Making a discovery with the potential for innovative applications in pharmaceutical development, a microbiology student has found a long sought-after fungus that produces effects similar to the semisynthetic drug LSD, which is used to treat ...
May 30, 2025 — A new study reveals a concerning decline in self-reported mental health among mothers in the United States between 2016 and 2023. The study also found modest but measurable declines in self-reported physical health during the same ...
May 29, 2025 — Becoming a new mother brings more than just joyful chaos it delivers a profound and persistent sleep shock. A new study reveals that first-time moms lose not just total sleep, but crucial uninterrupted sleep, especially in the first week postpartum. ...
May 27, 2025 — A new study suggests that boys who become overweight in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing their chances of developing asthma, obesity and low lung ...
May 23, 2025 — Using a novel lab method they developed, researchers have identified nine molecules in the blood that were elevated in teens diagnosed with depression. These molecules also predicted how symptoms might progress over time. The findings of the ...
May 22, 2025 — Researchers have shown that gonadotrophs, cells in the pituitary gland with a key role in puberty and reproduction, come from two different populations, with the majority produced after birth rather ...
May 21, 2025 — There's good news for people with migraine who take common drugs before or during pregnancy -- a new study found no increase in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD in their children. ...
May 21, 2025 — Researchers demonstrated unprecedented rates of recovery for spinal cord injuries. Individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury safely received a combination of stimulation of a nerve in the neck with progressive, individualized rehabilitation. ...
May 21, 2025 — The study explores how social influences, particularly peer pressure, impact substance use -- and misuse -- among young adults. A confidential online survey on alcohol use was given to 524 students at a large public university (not ...
May 20, 2025 — Poor mental health, rising obesity rates, exposure to violence and climate change are among the key challenges facing our adolescents today, according to a global ...
May 20, 2025 — Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, suggesting a potential protective ...
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June 13, 2025 — Teens might finally have a good reason to sleep in on weekends within limits. A new study reveals that teenagers who get up to two extra hours of sleep on weekends show fewer anxiety symptoms than ...
May 28, 2025 — The timing and consistency of your daily activity might be associated with improved cardiorespiratory fitness and walking ...
May 21, 2025 — Unique Danish longitudinal study with over 136,000 measurements reveals the connection between pubertal development and weight throughout ...
May 15, 2025 — A recent study reveals that the average duration of ADHD medication for children and adolescents is more than three years. However, reliable, ...
May 15, 2025 — That fit people have a reduced risk of premature death from various diseases is a recurring result in many studies. New research shows that people with high fitness levels in their late teens also ...
May 15, 2025 — New research shows that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience due to its strong link to trauma. Even subtle forms -- like exclusion from group chats -- can trigger ...
May 14, 2025 — New device can give peace of mind and reduce anxiety for breastfeeding moms. It uses bioimpedance, which is currently used to measure body fat, and streams clinical-grade data to a smartphone or ...
May 14, 2025 — Postpartum maternal mental health and mother-to-infant bonding are well-established as critical factors in a child's psychosocial development. However, few studies have explored the combined impact ...
May 12, 2025 — Lowering the legal tackle height in women's rugby is proving effective in reducing head contacts between players, a new study suggests. Changes to the tackle height law in women's community rugby in ...
May 9, 2025 — Pregnant women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) have an increased risk of giving birth prematurely and the risk increase cannot be explained by obesity, according ...
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May 8, 2025 — In the United States, breast, colorectal, endometrial, pancreatic, and kidney cancers are becoming increasingly common among people under age 50, according to a new ...
May 7, 2025 — Women diagnosed with breast cancer who carry particular BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic variants are offered surgery to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes as this dramatically reduces their risk of ...
May 7, 2025 — Groundbreaking device instantly detects dangerous street drugs, offering hope for harm reduction A portable device that instantly detects illicit street drugs at very low concentrations, thereby ...
May 7, 2025 — A new study surveyed 21,000 children in China and found that the association between parental bereavement and school bullying varied by sex of the child and deceased parent, age when the death ...
May 7, 2025 — Researchers reviewed US national fatal crash data (2016-2021) and examined the vehicle age and driver assistance technologies of vehicles driven by teen and middle-aged drivers, and their ...
May 7, 2025 — A research team has adapted an intervention for childhood obesity prevention to better serve Latina mothers, non-maternal caregivers, and families of low-income backgrounds in Inland Southern ...
May 6, 2025 — Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a new study. The findings remained ...
May 5, 2025 — A systematic evidence review finds that consuming cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight and infant ...
May 5, 2025 — One of the first studies in this area to use clinical-level diagnoses reveals a range of differences between young people with and without mental health conditions when it comes to social media -- ...
May 2, 2025 — The Haenyeo, a group of all-female divers from the Korean island of Jeju, are renowned for their ability to dive in frigid waters without the aid of breathing equipment -- even while pregnant. A ...
May 1, 2025 — A study sheds light on when and how bacterial strains emerge on facial skin. The findings could lead to new treatments for acne and other conditions, and may also help optimize the timing of such ...
Apr. 30, 2025 — Childhood trauma significantly increases the likelihood of engaging in harmful alcohol consumption, smoking and illicit drug use, by the age of ...
Apr. 30, 2025 — Results of a large, global clinical trial spanning five continents with over 1,700 patients with bronchiectasis has demonstrated benefits of an investigational, once-a-day pill called brenso catib as ...
Apr. 30, 2025 — Breast cancer deaths among women ages 20-49 declined significantly between 2010 and 2020, according to a new ...
Apr. 29, 2025 — A new study may offer reassuring news for parents whose children have a history of concussion, but want to get back to playing sports. Researchers spent more than a decade scouting fields, rinks and ...
Apr. 29, 2025 — Depression in young teens could be easier to treat than in adulthood due to the symptoms being more flexible and not yet ingrained, a study ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — Persistently high blood sugar and insulin resistance significantly increased the risk of worsening functional and structural heart damage during growth from adolescence to young adulthood, a new ...
May 1, 2025 — Bad habits such as smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise must be tackled as early as possible to boost the odds of a happy and healthy old ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — The molecular mechanism behind why heart attacks can vary in severity depending on the time of day has been uncovered, potentially paving the way for innovative treatments that align with the natural ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study can reveal, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviors in ...
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Removing Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes Linked to Lower Risk of Early Death Among Breast Cancer Patients With BRCA Cancer Genes
- Groundbreaking Device Instantly Detects Dangerous Street Drugs, Offering Hope for Harm Reduction
- Losing a Parent May Increase Children's Risk of Being Bullied
- Teens Driving Older Vehicles Have Increased Risk for Fatal Crashes
- A Culturally Adapted Obesity Prevention for Latino Families
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Monday, May 5, 2025
- Evidence Review Raises Concern About Cannabis Use in Pregnancy
- Teens With Mental Health Conditions Use Social Media Differently Than Their Peers, Study Suggests
Friday, May 2, 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Study Links Childhood Trauma to Increased Substance Use and Unexpected Effects on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Adolescents
- New Drug Shows Promise for Treating Bronchiectasis
- Breast Cancer Mortality in Women Ages 20-49 Significantly Dropped Between 2010 and 2020
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Age, Previous Sports Experience, Stronger Predictors of Performance in Children Than Previous Concussions
- Teenage Years Crucial for Depression Intervention
Monday, April 28, 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Link Between Heart Attack Severity and Circadian Rhythm Unveiled
- Family Dynamics Shape Body Image Differently Across Cultures
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- Can Hormone Therapy Improve Heart Health in Menopausal Women?
- Adolescents Who Sleep Longer Perform Better at Cognitive Tasks
Monday, April 21, 2025
- Hospitalized Patients Who Receive Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Can Substantially Reduce Heavy Drinking
- Building 'cellular Bridges' For Spinal Cord Repair After Injury
- IV Medication Could Be Taken Orally for Range of Cancer, Alzheimer's Treatments
Friday, April 18, 2025
- Cognitively Impaired Older Drivers Are Less Likely to Cause a Crash When Accompanied by a Passenger
- Early-Life Exposure to Air and Light Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Pediatric Thyroid Cancer
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Monday, April 14, 2025
- Sleep Matters: Duration, Timing, Quality and More May Affect Cardiovascular Disease Risk
- Gestational Diabetes Linked to ADHD in Children
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Unsafe Driving During School Drop Offs at 'unacceptable' Levels
- Hidden Potential in Multiple Disabilities
- Running on Empty: Poor Nutrition Increases Injury Risk for Female Athletes
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Eight or More Drinks Per Week Linked to Signs of Injury in the Brain
- Protein Necessary for Fruit Fly Fertility
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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Friday, April 4, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Open-Label Placebos Improve Premenstrual Syndrome
- Adulting Is Hard on the Heart: Teen to Young Adulthood Is a Critical Time to Address Risk
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Milk as Medicine: Breast Milk Transforms Challenges Into Triumphs
- Postpartum Female Preference for Cooler Temperatures Linked to Brain Changes
- Biological Pathway in the Brain Could Help Explain Why Teenage Girls Are More Depressed Than Boys
- VR Crime Scene Tech
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- Pregnancy Irreversibly Remodels the Mouse Intestine
- Why Are Night Owls at Greater Risk of Depression?
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Gender Gap in Teenage Depression Is Twice as Large in London Than in Tokyo, New Study Finds
- Blood Pressure Patterns During Pregnancy Predict Later Hypertension Risk, Study Finds
- Lifestyle Risks Weigh Heavier on Women's Hearts
Monday, March 17, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
- Oxytocin System of Breastfeeding Affected in Mothers With Postnatal Depression
- Proteins and Pathways Involved in Inflammation Are Associated With Changes in Bone Mineral Density Over Time
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Mother's High-Fat Diet Can Cause Liver Stress in Fetus
- When It Comes to ACL Injury, a Dollar of Prevention Is Worth More Than Seven Dollars of Cure
- Innovative in Vivo Imaging Offers New Treatment, Hope for Sufferers of Chronic TMJ-Related Pain
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Do Brain Changes Remain After Recovery from Concussion?
- Delhi Air Pollution Worse Than Expected as Water Vapor Skews Figures
- Routine Asthma Test More Reliable in the Morning and Has Seasonal Effects, Say Doctors
Monday, March 10, 2025
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Thursday, March 6, 2025
- How Footballers' Fingers and Height Can Predict Their Exercise Performance
- High Temperatures Could Affect Brain Function in Preadolescents
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Findings May Advance Understanding of Infertility in Mothers
- For Some, Childhood Adversity Can Promote Resilience to Anxiety Disorders
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
- A Third of Children Worldwide Forecast to Be Obese or Overweight by 2050
- Strong Link Between Western Diet During Pregnancy and ADHD
- Novel Research Shows Brain Connections Can Predict Future Substance Use in Adolescents
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Nasal Spray Shows Preclinical Promise for Treating Traumatic Brain Injury
- Associative Learning: Primary School Children Outperform All Other Age Groups
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Drug May Prevent Some Migraine Attacks in Children and Teens
- New AI-Powered Tool Could Enhance Traumatic Brain Injury Investigations in Forensics and Law Enforcement
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- AI Model Can Read ECGs to Identify Female Patients at Higher Risk of Heart Disease
- Morning Blue Light Therapy Improves Sleep and Daily Activity in Older Adults
- Screening and Treating Maternal Psychological Health Key to Improving Cardiovascular Health
- Lifestyle Choices During Pregnancy Can Impact Child's Motor Development Up to the Age of 5-6 Years
- Clashing With Classmates: Off-Putting Traits Spark Enemy Relationships
Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Single-Session Therapy Can Improve Mental Health Outcomes
- Child ADHD Risk Linked to Mother's Use of Acetaminophen
- Another Way Longer Paternity Leaves Help New Parents
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025
- Global Action Needed to Solve the Medical Oxygen Crisis
- Biological Clock Plays Critical Role in Driving Teens' Late-Day Eating Habits
Friday, February 14, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Dating Is Not Broken, but the Trajectories of Relationships Have Changed
- High BP May Develop at Different Ages and Paces in East and South Asian Adults in the UK
- New Blood Test Accurately Predicts Preeclampsia
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- International Shark Attack File Report: Unprovoked Shark Bites Plummeted in 2024
- Second-Hand Smoke Exposure During Childhood Leaves Its Mark on Children's DNA
- Putting Least Calorific Meals First on Menu Makes Teenagers More Likely to Order Them
Monday, February 10, 2025
- Born Too Late? Climate Change May Be Delaying Births
- When Teen Body Image Becomes a Deadly Perception
- Detection of Hazardous Chemicals in Human Placenta With Unprecedented Speed and Precision
- New Study on Drug Checking: Trend Warnings and Alerts