Star Singer's Illness; AI Imitating the Dead; Internet-Addicted Brains Health news and commentary gathered by Ƶ staff Jun 05, 2024
IRS Sues Controversial Doctor; Congresswoman Has Cancer; Caffeine and Teens Health news and commentary gathered by Ƶ staff Jun 04, 2024
BMI Affirmed as Good Screening Tool for Kids, Teens With Elevated Adiposity Those with high BMI were 29 times more likely to have high fat mass index Jun 03, 2024
Creativity Not Influenced by Maternal Epilepsy Prenatal exposure to high doses of anti-seizure drugs may influence executive function, however Jun 03, 2024
No Need to Wean Off of Scoliosis Bracing Randomized trial finds no advantage over immediate stop for teens Jun 03, 2024
Semaglutide May Boost Taste Sensitivity Other taste-related changes also potentially seen with the GLP-1 agent in proof-of-concept study Jun 02, 2024
Botulism's Most Vulnerable Victims Are Not Who You Think How many babies are treated late -- or never treated at all? May 31, 2024
Tirzepatide Sheds Pounds in Chinese Adults With BMI as Low as 24 Percentage weight loss is in line with pivotal trial results using standard obesity thresholds May 31, 2024
Early Introduction of Peanuts Holds Up After Over a Decade Latest LEAP trial follow-up shows later peanut consumption does not impact sensitization May 30, 2024
COVID Shots Could Use Another Update, Study Suggests Latest vaccines mostly kept up with circulating strains, but dipped against JN.1 May 29, 2024
Smoking Isn't the Only Source of Nicotine Addiction in Town Emerging data suggest pharmacological interventions may help patients quit vaping May 29, 2024
Tennessee Law Punishes Adults Who Help Minors Get Gender-Affirming Care, Abortions Both proposals likely to face legal challenges May 29, 2024
Kids' Spirometry Results Differed When Switching to Race-Neutral Equations Magnitude of differences "substantially larger in children of Black race," researcher noted May 28, 2024
Summer Heat Waves Pose a Deadly Threat to Patients With Mental Illness We must be aware of particular risks among this group May 28, 2024
Increase in CRC Cases in Younger Age Groups Extends to Preteens While cases remain rare in younger people, they're much more common than 25 years ago May 26, 2024
GLP-1 Agonists in Adolescents and Young Adults; Benefits of Cancer Drug Trials Also in TTHealthWatch: early diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma May 25, 2024 podcast
HPV Vaccination Reduces Risk of Multiple Types of Cancer in Men and Women Large cohort study provides some of the first evidence of cancer reduction after vaccination May 24, 2024
BTK Inhibitor Likely to Get a Pass to Phase III in Uncontrolled Asthma Phase II trial misses main goal, but drugmaker set to forge ahead May 24, 2024
Suicide Research Must Consider Both the 'How' and the 'Why' Ancient observations from poets, scientists, and grandmothers May 24, 2024
Can Mental Disorders Be Transmitted Among Teen Peer Networks? Observational study suggests there might be a relationship, but mechanisms aren't clear May 23, 2024
Prenatal Fluoride Exposure Linked to Neurobehavioral Problems U.S. study finds significant risk, but experts argue it's not evidence against water fluoridation May 23, 2024
Ultraprocessed Food Consumption in Young Kids Tied to Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Link seen in adults for years, but study shows association in children ages 3 to 6 years May 23, 2024 video
Middle School HPV Vaccination Program Boosted Uptake Offering vaccines in schools improved access in French study, but may not overcome hesitancy May 23, 2024
Clarifying Misconceptions About Youth Gender-Affirming Care What trans people, clinicians, and families really want others to know about youth gender care May 22, 2024
GLP-1 Agonist Scripts Jumped 600% for Teens, Young Adults Since 2020 Females accounted for most of the prescription fills May 22, 2024
Insufficient Sleep May Influence Cognition in Teens With Overweight and Obesity Restricted sleep did not have same effects on adolescents with less weight May 21, 2024
Can Pink Noise Enhance Sleep and Memory? Early Research Drives a Color Noise Buzz. "There's still a lot of work we have to do," says one researcher May 21, 2024
Finding Undiagnosed Asthma, COPD and Treating It Shows Benefit in Trial Healthcare utilization for respiratory illness halved while quality of life, symptoms improved May 20, 2024
AAP OKs Breastfeeding for Some Moms With HIV on ART New report reverses decades of recommending against breastfeeding for all moms with HIV May 20, 2024
Measles Is Preventable. How Did the World End Up Back Here? Health professionals must encourage vaccination and fight misinformation May 19, 2024
Social Media Use Tied to Higher Odds of Smoking, Vaping in Youth Odds more than doubled in kids logging 7 hours or more a day on social media May 17, 2024
Pediatricians Have Important Role in Talking About Substance Use, Experts Say "You can't just assume that somebody's going to get care elsewhere," one pediatrician noted May 17, 2024
Teen Died From Eating Spicy Chip as Part of Social Media Challenge, Autopsy Says Cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest, according to medical examiner's report May 16, 2024
PICU Use for Bronchiolitis Tied to 'Striking' Rise in Noninvasive Breathing Support Multiple factors appear to be behind jump in high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive ventilation use May 16, 2024
New Mexico a Safe Haven for Trans Youth Located near states with gender-affirming care bans, New Mexico acted to protect access May 15, 2024
Obesity, Low Body Mass Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Adolescents Psychosomatic concerns also increased significantly from 2002 to 2018 May 15, 2024
How We Analyzed the Impact of State Bans on Gender-Affirming Care These drugs are only a part of gender-affirming care, but they hint at bigger changes over time May 14, 2024
Scripts for Puberty-Blocking Drugs Fell After State Bans Declines aren't dramatic, but trans kids and healthcare providers are facing secondary challenges May 14, 2024
The Online World Is a Double-Edged Sword for Youth Mental Health Here's how to support young patients and their parents May 14, 2024
