Collaborative research between CHOP and CDC stresses importance of proper assessments at initial health care visit CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, June 4, 2020 – Head injuries that lead to concussions can happen at any age, and children impacted by concussions have different needs and recovery patterns. In a new study, researchers at Children’s Hospital...
by University of Bristol Users of high-potency cannabis are four times more likely to report associated problems, and twice as likely to report anxiety disorder, than users of lower-potency strains, according to new research from the University of Bristol. Published today on JAMA Psychiatry the research uses data from Children of the 90s, a long-term...
(HealthDay)—The bone health of adults older than 40 years of age is declining for individuals both with normal glucose regulation and prediabetes, according to a study recently published in Diabetes Care. Chi Chen, M.D., from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and colleagues used data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination...
THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY WASHINGTON–Liraglutide 3.0 mg, approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to help adults with obesity manage their weight, appears to help adolescents too, according to an industry-sponsored randomized controlled trial. The study was accepted for presentation at ENDO...
by University College London Too much time sitting still—sedentary behaviour—is linked to an increased risk of depressive symptoms in adolescents, finds a new UCL-led study. The Lancet Psychiatry study found that an additional 60 minutes of light activity (such as walking or doing chores) daily at age 12 was associated with a 10% reduction in...
by Taylor & Francis A new study has shown that traditional labels of ‘gay’, ‘bisexual’ and ‘straight’ do not capture the full range of human sexuality, and whether a person is attracted to the same, or opposite sex can change over time. The study, published in the Journal of Sex Research, analysed surveys from around 12,000 students, and found that substantial changes in...
Treating the overproduction of one hormone may be a way to help a subset of the millions of Americans who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study. People with obstructive sleep apnea stop breathing for short periods while they are sleeping, which leads to a poor night’s sleep and debilitating fatigue during the day. Most people with the condition need to use dental devices or...
Young people who self–harm are three times more likely to commit violent crime than those who do not, according to new research from the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University. Credit: Duke Center for Child and Family Policy Young people who self-harm are three times more likely to commit violent crime than those who do not, according to new research from...
