Tag: Adolescents / Teens
28% of Adults, 9% of Teens Use Tobacco Products in U.S.
About 40 percent of tobacco users report use of multiple products
Very Obese Teens Benefit From Gastric Bypass Over Long Term
Studies show most maintain significant weight loss over five years, but complications emerge for some
Retailers Often Recommend Age-Restricted Supplements to Teens
Authors say pediatricians need to discourage their use for athletic performance
Ledipasvir-Sofosbuvir Effective for Chronic HCV in Adolescents
98 of 100 patients reached sustained virologic response at 12 weeks; no virologic failure observed
Legalization of Marijuana May Impact Teen Perception, Use
Decreased perception of harm, increased use among eighth, 10th graders in Washington, but not Colorado
NIH: Teen Drug Use Continuing to Decline
Use of tobacco and alcohol down significantly, too, federal report finds
Clinical Antecedents of Adolescent-Onset MDD Identified
Irritability and fear/anxiety are significant clinical antecedents in individuals at familial risk
Psychotherapy for Depression Offers Teens Long-Term Benefits
Early treatment of depression may lower risk of future episodes of mood disorder
Mental Distress Common in Survivors of Teen, Young Adult CA
Most survivors with moderate and severe distress had not talked to a mental health professional
Depression Rates Up Among Adolescents, Particularly Females
Report authors suggest cyberbullying, social media use as possible causes
