Tag: Adolescents / Teens
OpenAI Launches Teen-Safe ChatGPT With Parental Controls
The move comes as regulators increase scrutiny of chatbots and their impact on young people’s mental health
Bans of Flavored E-Cigarettes May Have Shifted Some to Traditional Smoking
Young adults and youth may have increased cigarette use
Less Than Half of Youths With Sickle Cell Received Dental Services in 2022
Most dental service rates were higher in Medicaid general population than SCD population when examined by age group
Sleep Problems Tied to Self-Harm in Teens
Short sleep duration, increased sleep onset latency, fragmented sleep all tied to self-harm over time
Less Than Half of Teens With Major Depression Receive Treatment
Significant disparities in accessing treatment seen among teens based on residence, gender, and race
Vaping Tied to Increased Risk for Smoking, Other Harms in Young People
Associations seen for vaping and subsequent smoking, substance use, asthma, cough, injuries, and poor mental health
Positive Childhood Experiences May Protect Against Disordered Eating During College
Low adverse childhood experiences and high positive childhood experiences together reduced disordered eating by 20 to 41 percent
PFAS Exposure Linked to Teen Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
Higher concentrations of PFOS, PFHxS, and PFHpS linked to greater BMI regain, reduced weight loss, increased waist circumference
Tdap, MenACWY Coverage Increased in Teens From 2023 to 2024
From 2023 to 2024, coverage with Tdap, MenACWY increased, while HPV vaccination coverage remained stable
Surgical Interventions Compared for Children, Teens With Kidney Stones
Studies compare ureteroscopy with shockwave lithotripsy and with percutaneous nephrolithotomy
