Simple Solutions for Curbing Teens’ Unhealthy Snacking
Experts offer tips to curb snacking in teens including a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that includes whole foods and ready-to-drink protein smoothies.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
NAPNAP Updates Position Statement on Childhood Obesity
The purpose of the updated statement stems from NAPNAP’s commitment to encouraging healthy lifestyles to establish a foundation of optimal health.
Q&A: How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Teen Mental Health?
The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health asked a national sample of parents about the emotional impact pandemic restrictions have had on their teens aged 13 to 18.
Medication Misuse Education for Nurses Has the Potential to Contribute to Harm Reduction
A team of researchers created a quality improvement project in a healthcare organization to help psychiatric nurses understand the risks associated with medications prone to misuse.
ED Visit Provides Opportunity to Discuss Contraception With Teens
Two-thirds of girls seen in pediatric emergency department interested in discussing contraception.
Mental Health Outcomes No Better for Teens Undergoing RYGB
Self-esteem improved after 5 years in surgical group, but no improvement seen in overall mood.
Many Pelvic Exams, Pap Tests Unnecessary in Teens and Young Adults
More than half of bimanual exams, >70% of Pap tests in women aged 15 to 20 years unnecessary.
Social Media Use Tied to Disordered Eating in Young Teens
Association seen for both number of social media accounts and daily time spent using them.
Concussion May Up Risk for Suicide in High School Students
Self-reported sports-related concussion associated with risk factors for suicide completion.
Prediabetes Prevalent in US Adolescents, Young Adults
Prevalence of prediabetes 18.0 and 24.0% among adolescents and young adults, respectively.
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