Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Frequent Vaping in Teens Tied to Higher Toxic Metal Exposure
Frequent users had increased urine lead and uranium levels versus occasional users
Excessive Internet Use Tied to More Absences for Teens
Longer nightly sleep, more physical activity, trusting relationship with parents were protective factors for unexcused, medical absences
Weight-Related Bullying Increases With More Screen Time, Social Media Use
Greater hours of weekday screen time, use of social media associated with weight-related bullying in adolescents
Late Bedtime, Irregular Sleep Tied to Academic Problems in Teens
Study of 15-year-olds reveals associations for academic performance and behavioral trouble at school
FDA Approves Dovato for Teens Living With HIV
Company says benefit includes fewer antiretroviral medicines, with most patients achieving, maintaining viral suppression
Young Adult Employment Patterns Impact Health in Middle Adulthood
Disadvantaged social positions linked to harmful work patterns
Adolescent Suicide Rates Increased Across All Methods in Recent Years
Differences in methods were seen by sex, age, and race and ethnicity
Coping Behaviors Improved Mental Well-Being in Adversity-Exposed Teens During Pandemic
Higher positive affect, lower perceived stress seen in association with caring for one's body, exercising, and engaging in healthy behaviors
2006 to 2019 Saw Mental Health-Related Visits Increase for Adolescents/Young Adults
Increase seen in proportion of mental health-related visits and in percent of visits with prescription of psychotropic medications
Considerable Prevalence of Δ8-THC Use Observed Among U.S. Teens
Prevalence was lower in Western versus Southern census regions, in states with regulations, in states with legal adult-use marijuana
