Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Energy Drinks Plus Alcohol Tied to Brain Injury in Teens
Sports-related incidents remain the most common cause of recent traumatic brain injury
Rates of Alcohol, Tobacco Use Down Among U.S. Teens
But marijuana, heroin use up
USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening for Teens
Screening advised for those aged 12-18; insufficient evidence to weigh benefits for younger children
Many Teens With Chronic Illnesses Use Alcohol, Marijuana
Four out of 10 high school students with medical conditions used one or both in past year
Low Rates of HIV Testing in Gay and Bisexual Youth
Only one in five gay and bisexual males ages 14 to 18 had ever been tested for HIV
Good Moods Infectious Among Teens, Depression Is Not
Researchers say happy adolescents appear to help others avoid or recover from depression
E-Cig Use Linked to Combustible Tobacco Use in Teens
Increased likelihood of initiation of combustible tobacco product smoking among young teenagers
Exercise in Early Adolescence May Ward Off Diabetes Later On
Findings shows insulin resistance peaks in early adolescence, so exercise crucial during this period
More Social Media Use Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Teens
Those on social media sites for longer than two hours a day more likely to report mental health concerns
Concomitant Administration of 9vHPV With MCV4/Tdap Feasible
Noninferior to intermittent administration of vaccines for 11- to 15-year olds
