Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth aged 5 to 21 years in the United States. Between
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Youth vaping rates have plunged during lockdown: study
(HealthDay)—Vaping among teens and young adults has decreased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, with two-thirds of e-cigarette users reporting that
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The best mental health treatments for youth are slow to catch on in Philadelphia, study finds
Not all therapy is created equal. Years of scientific research have shown that some types of mental health treatment, like
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Transgender youth faced with tough decision to freeze sperm or eggs
The last thing on most teens’ minds is whether or not they want to have kids someday. But transitioning transgender
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Studies uncover flaws in youth sports concussion laws
All 50 states have passed a youth sports concussion law to help athletes and parents. But two new studies from
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More youth classified with HTN using new 2017 AAP guidelines
(HealthDay)—Application of the new 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics guideline on classification of hypertension status results in a weighted net
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Ban e-cig flavors and misleading adverts to protect youth, says global respiratory group
In a statement published in the European Respiratory Journal, a coalition of respiratory doctors and scientists from six continents have
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Risks to victimised youth in alternative cultures exposed
Young people belonging to alternative subcultures, such as goths, emos or metal fans, are at a greater risk of self-harm
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