<ѻý>Star Singer's Illness; AI Imitating the Dead; Internet-Addicted Brainsѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Jun 05, 2024
<ѻý>IRS Sues Controversial Doctor; Congresswoman Has Cancer; Caffeine and Teensѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Jun 04, 2024
<ѻý>BMI Affirmed as Good Screening Tool for Kids, Teens With Elevated Adiposityѻý> Those with high BMI were 29 times more likely to have high fat mass index Jun 03, 2024
<ѻý>Creativity Not Influenced by Maternal Epilepsyѻý> Prenatal exposure to high doses of anti-seizure drugs may influence executive function, however Jun 03, 2024
<ѻý>No Need to Wean Off of Scoliosis Bracingѻý> Randomized trial finds no advantage over immediate stop for teens Jun 03, 2024
<ѻý>Semaglutide May Boost Taste Sensitivityѻý> Other taste-related changes also potentially seen with the GLP-1 agent in proof-of-concept study Jun 02, 2024
<ѻý>Botulism's Most Vulnerable Victims Are Not Who You Thinkѻý> How many babies are treated late -- or never treated at all? May 31, 2024
<ѻý>Tirzepatide Sheds Pounds in Chinese Adults With BMI as Low as 24ѻý> Percentage weight loss is in line with pivotal trial results using standard obesity thresholds May 31, 2024
<ѻý>Early Introduction of Peanuts Holds Up After Over a Decadeѻý> Latest LEAP trial follow-up shows later peanut consumption does not impact sensitization May 30, 2024
<ѻý>COVID Shots Could Use Another Update, Study Suggestsѻý> Latest vaccines mostly kept up with circulating strains, but dipped against JN.1 May 29, 2024
<ѻý>Smoking Isn't the Only Source of Nicotine Addiction in Townѻý> Emerging data suggest pharmacological interventions may help patients quit vaping May 29, 2024
<ѻý>Tennessee Law Punishes Adults Who Help Minors Get Gender-Affirming Care, Abortionsѻý> Both proposals likely to face legal challenges May 29, 2024
<ѻý>Kids' Spirometry Results Differed When Switching to Race-Neutral Equationsѻý> Magnitude of differences "substantially larger in children of Black race," researcher noted May 28, 2024
<ѻý>Summer Heat Waves Pose a Deadly Threat to Patients With Mental Illnessѻý> We must be aware of particular risks among this group May 28, 2024
<ѻý>Increase in CRC Cases in Younger Age Groups Extends to Preteensѻý> While cases remain rare in younger people, they're much more common than 25 years ago May 26, 2024
<ѻý>GLP-1 Agonists in Adolescents and Young Adults; Benefits of Cancer Drug Trialsѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: early diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma May 25, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>HPV Vaccination Reduces Risk of Multiple Types of Cancer in Men and Womenѻý> Large cohort study provides some of the first evidence of cancer reduction after vaccination May 24, 2024
<ѻý>Five Doctor ѻý With the Most Burnout in 2024ѻý> Emergency medicine and ob/gyn top the list May 24, 2024
<ѻý>BTK Inhibitor Likely to Get a Pass to Phase III in Uncontrolled Asthmaѻý> Phase II trial misses main goal, but drugmaker set to forge ahead May 24, 2024
<ѻý>Suicide Research Must Consider Both the 'How' and the 'Why'ѻý> Ancient observations from poets, scientists, and grandmothers May 24, 2024
<ѻý>Can Mental Disorders Be Transmitted Among Teen Peer Networks?ѻý> Observational study suggests there might be a relationship, but mechanisms aren't clear May 23, 2024
<ѻý>Prenatal Fluoride Exposure Linked to Neurobehavioral Problemsѻý> U.S. study finds significant risk, but experts argue it's not evidence against water fluoridation May 23, 2024
<ѻý>Ultraprocessed Food Consumption in Young Kids Tied to Cardiometabolic Risk Factorsѻý> Link seen in adults for years, but study shows association in children ages 3 to 6 years May 23, 2024 video
<ѻý>Middle School HPV Vaccination Program Boosted Uptakeѻý> Offering vaccines in schools improved access in French study, but may not overcome hesitancy May 23, 2024
<ѻý>Clarifying Misconceptions About Youth Gender-Affirming Careѻý> What trans people, clinicians, and families really want others to know about youth gender care May 22, 2024
<ѻý>GLP-1 Agonist Scripts Jumped 600% for Teens, Young Adults Since 2020ѻý> Females accounted for most of the prescription fills May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Insufficient Sleep May Influence Cognition in Teens With Overweight and Obesityѻý> Restricted sleep did not have same effects on adolescents with less weight May 21, 2024
<ѻý>Can Pink Noise Enhance Sleep and Memory? Early Research Drives a Color Noise Buzz.ѻý> "There's still a lot of work we have to do," says one researcher May 21, 2024
<ѻý>Finding Undiagnosed Asthma, COPD and Treating It Shows Benefit in Trialѻý> Healthcare utilization for respiratory illness halved while quality of life, symptoms improved May 20, 2024
<ѻý>AAP OKs Breastfeeding for Some Moms With HIV on ARTѻý> New report reverses decades of recommending against breastfeeding for all moms with HIV May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Measles Is Preventable. How Did the World End Up Back Here?ѻý> Health professionals must encourage vaccination and fight misinformation May 19, 2024
<ѻý>Social Media Use Tied to Higher Odds of Smoking, Vaping in Youthѻý> Odds more than doubled in kids logging 7 hours or more a day on social media May 17, 2024
<ѻý>Pediatricians Have Important Role in Talking About Substance Use, Experts Sayѻý> "You can't just assume that somebody's going to get care elsewhere," one pediatrician noted May 17, 2024
<ѻý>Teen Died From Eating Spicy Chip as Part of Social Media Challenge, Autopsy Saysѻý> Cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest, according to medical examiner's report May 16, 2024
<ѻý>PICU Use for Bronchiolitis Tied to 'Striking' Rise in Noninvasive Breathing Supportѻý> Multiple factors appear to be behind jump in high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive ventilation use May 16, 2024
<ѻý>New Mexico a Safe Haven for Trans Youthѻý> Located near states with gender-affirming care bans, New Mexico acted to protect access May 15, 2024
<ѻý>Obesity, Low Body Mass Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Adolescentsѻý> Psychosomatic concerns also increased significantly from 2002 to 2018 May 15, 2024
<ѻý>How We Analyzed the Impact of State Bans on Gender-Affirming Careѻý> These drugs are only a part of gender-affirming care, but they hint at bigger changes over time May 14, 2024
<ѻý>Scripts for Puberty-Blocking Drugs Fell After State Bansѻý> Declines aren't dramatic, but trans kids and healthcare providers are facing secondary challenges May 14, 2024
<ѻý>The Online World Is a Double-Edged Sword for Youth Mental Healthѻý> Here's how to support young patients and their parents May 14, 2024