Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Delayed School Start Shows Benefits for Teens
Longer sleep time tied to better grades, some improvements in attendance
‘Aggressive Steps’ Needed to Stop Adolescent Use of E-Cigarettes
U.S. Surgeon General issues a call to action for parents, teachers, and health professionals
Risk for Later Suicide Up for Certain Youth Presenting to ED
Hazard ratios significantly increased for self-directed violence after initial visit for epilepsy, seizures
More U.S. Teens Are Vaping, but Use of Opioids, Alcohol Falling
About 37 percent of 12th graders said they had vaped within the previous 12 months
Depressive Symptoms Up From Age 10 for Sexual-Minority Youth
Sexual-minority adolescents were more likely to report self-harm in past year at ages 16 and 21
Racial Disparities Seen Among Teens Undergoing Flu Vaccination
Hispanics have higher odds of vaccination, blacks have lower odds compared with whites
New Guidance Addresses Early Dx of Dysmenorrhea in Adolescents
Endometriosis is most common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea, looks different in teens than adults
For Teen Girls, Depression May Predict Subsequent Alcohol Use
Depression severity predicts increased likelihood of alcohol use; link for reverse pathway inconsistent
Youth Smoking Decline Mirrors Rise in Vaping Popularity
Large rise in youth vaping, decline in past 30-day smoking prevalence accelerated around 2014
Under Pressure, JUUL Withdraws Most Flavored E-Cigs From Market
Company is also shutting down Facebook and Instagram accounts in the United States
