Mental, Substance Use Disorder Health Care Use Increased With Food Insecurity
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children and adolescents living in food-insecure households have greater use of health services for mental and substance use disorders, according to a study published online July 24 in CMAJ, the journal of the…
Learn MoreSu hijo adolescente puede prepararse para la temporada deportiva de estas cinco formas
VIERNES, 21 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los deportes competitivos pueden ser muy divertidos para los niños y los adolescentes, pero el inicio de una nueva temporada requiere cierta planificación. Nemours TeensHealth ofrece sugerencias para lo…
Learn MoreFor Over 1 in 10 Young U.S. Adults, Vaping Is a Regular Habit
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About 11% of young adults in the United States now actively use electronic cigarettes, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says in a new report.The report, from CDC’s National Center for Health…
Learn More5 Ways Your Teen Can Prepare for Sports Season
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Competitive sports can be a lot of fun for kids and teens, but starting a new season requires some planning.Nemours TeensHealth offers some suggestions for kids and teens who are taking up a new sport or begin…
Learn MorePrevalence of Arthritis 305 Per 100,000 Children, Teens in U.S.
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of arthritis is 305 per 100,000 children and adolescents in the United States, with higher prevalence among non-Hispanic Black or African American versus non-Hispanic White children and adoles…
Learn MoreSeasonal Patterns Identified for Suicidality in Children, Teens
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Seasonal patterns are seen in suicidality among children and adolescents, with peaks in April and October and a nadir in July, according to a study published online July 19 in JAMA Network Open.Youngran Kim…
Learn MorePediatric Mental Health ED Visits Increased in Second Year of Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, pediatric mental health emergency department visits increased, especially among adolescent girls, according to a study published online July 12 in JAMA P…
Learn MoreUSPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening for Lipid Disorders in Patients Aged 20 and Younger
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening for lipid disorders in children and adolescent…
Learn MoreLa discriminación racial aumenta el riesgo de obesidad infantil
VIERNES, 14 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La discriminación racial podría provocar unas desigualdades de salud desde una edad temprana, según unos investigadores, que encontraron que pone a los niños en riesgo de obesidad. “La exposición a la d…
Learn MoreUn estudio amplía las evidencias de una crisis de salud mental adolescente, sobre todo en las chicas
JUEVES, 13 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La depresión, la ideación suicida y otros problemas de la salud mental mandaron a números récord de jóvenes estadounidenses, sobre todo a chicas, a los departamentos de emergencias durante la pandemia de…
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