Study Delivers More Evidence of a Mental Health Crisis Among Teens, Particularly Girls
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Depression, suicidal thoughts and other mental health problems sent record numbers of American kids, especially girls, to emergency rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.Once there, many waited days or even wee…
Learn MoreNearly 1 in 5 Say Their Workplace Can Be Toxic, Poll Finds
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About one-fifth of American workers say their workplace is toxic, and many say their mental health is harmed as a result. The American Psychological Association (APA) questioned 2,515 employed adults in Apri…
Learn MoreOverall Incidence Rate of Pediatric Cancer Increased From 2003 to 2019
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The overall incidence rate of pediatric cancer increased on average from 2003 to 2019, peaking in 2016, according to a study published online July 11 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.David A….
Learn MoreType 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents Increased During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The incidence rates of type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents increased after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a review published online June 30 in JAMA Network Open.Daniel D’Souza, fro…
Learn MoreEPA Toughens Lead Standards in Older Homes, Buildings
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. federal officials took a big step toward protecting children from a contaminant blamed for irreversible health effects, proposing tougher standards for removing lead-based paint in pre-1978 buildings a…
Learn MoreEPA Toughens Lead Standards in Older Homes, Buildings
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. federal officials took a big step toward protecting children from a contaminant blamed for irreversible health effects, proposing tougher standards for removing lead-based paint in pre-1978 buildings a…
Learn MoreUn estudio con monos sugiere que el uso de marihuana durante el embarazo es peligroso
MARTES, 11 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El uso de la marihuana durante el embarazo podría afectar al desarrollo del cerebro y la salud a largo plazo del bebé, según una nueva investigación con monos. El THC (delta-9-tetrahidrocannabinol), el p…
Learn MoreLearning Disabilities in U.S. Youth Remained Steady From 1997 to 2021
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of learning disabilities among youth aged 6 to 17 years remained steady from 1997 to 2021, according to a research letter published online July 10 in JAMA Pediatrics.Yanmei Li, from Guangdong…
Learn MoreObesity, Overweight Shrinks Survival Rates Against Childhood Leukemia
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A growing obesity epidemic may affect the outcome of treatment for those dealing with cancer, according to a new study of adults and teens being treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).Researchers ca…
Learn MoreADHD Drugs Won’t Raise Risk for Illicit Drug Use Later
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Teens who use stimulant medication like Ritalin to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have an increased risk of illicit drug use later, a new study finds. This study looked specifi…
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