Research shows decline in risky behaviors and rise in depression among adolescents
Between 1999-2021, U.S. adolescents steadily desisted from risky behaviors such as substance use and violence, and from reporting a combination ...
Tag: Adolescents
Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds
New research reveals that teens with higher BMI are more likely to experience elevated blood pressure as adults, especially if ...
Can you trust TikTok for nutrition advice? Study exposes #WhatIEatinaDay
A deep dive into how TikTok’s algorithm amplifies engaging but misleading nutrition advice—while dietitians’ evidence-based content gets buried. What does ...
Study links excessive screen time to psychological distress in adolescents
Adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviors – including playing video games, reading for ...
The impact of first-time employment on young adults’ health behaviors
A recent study explores how the shift from education to employment affects physical activity, sleep, and diet, emphasizing the need ...
Childhood obesity treatment reduces long-term health risks but not depression
When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health ...
New insights into rare liver cancer as clinical trial for treatment begins
Like many rare diseases, fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (FLC) mounts a ferocious attack against an unlucky few-in this case, children, adolescents, ...
New study links cervicovaginal microbiome to increased risk of Chlamydia infections
Research highlights how microbial imbalances elevate susceptibility to infection and reinfection, offering potential pathways for prevention and treatment. Study: Cervicovaginal microbiome ...
High-fat diet linked to impulsive behaviors and brain changes
Research highlights effects of high-fat diets on behavior, brain plasticity, and fatty acid metabolism in rats Study: From Nutritional Patterns to ...
Genetics, brain development, and mental health shape teen eating
Study reveals how neurodevelopment and mental health influence unhealthy eating patterns during adolescence. Study: Relationships of eating behaviors with psychopathology, brain ...