The authors of a recent study examined how cannabis initiation in young adulthood vs adolescence impacted later consequences and life outcomes for these users in comparison with non-users.
Pediatric obesity has been linked to a decreased amount of physical activity as well as excessive screen time. A recent study examined the associations between physical activity, and screen time engagement,...
Human papillomavirus prevention is possible with vaccination, but not all adolescents in the United States complete the recommended vaccine series. In an effort to improve the vaccination rates and...
A recent study by CDC examined the level of support that teens, both with and without mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders, received during the transition from pediatric to adult primary care. ...
Past research has shown that a diet high in fruit and vegetables can reduce adults’ risk of asthma exacerbations. Researchers now wanted to determine the effect among children with asthma. The research was...
A recent study sought to examine rates of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medication use and psychotherapeutic polypharmacy among US patients aged 2 to 24 years, identify commonly prescribed ADHD...
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the marketing of the first video game-based digital therapeutic device for the treatment of children aged 8 to 12 years with attention deficit hyperactivity...
Rates of childhood vaccinations have decreased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
