Search Result For: adolescents

Peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, cashews, walnuts, and hazelnuts on a wooden tray.

Date: 2025/03/03 - 18:00

Omalizumab treats multi-food allergy better than oral immunotherapy

High rate of oral immunotherapy side effects in NIH trial explains superiority of omalizumab.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 01:33

Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Low Vaccination Rates Driving the Outbreak

An unvaccinated child has died of measles in Texas, the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. At least 124 people have contracted measles in Texas since the outbreak began in January. Most adults don't need to be revaccinated against measles, but some groups may wish to consider a booster.

Date: 2025/01/17 - 20:00

Excess weight gain in first trimester associated with fetal fat accumulation

Findings from NIH study suggest early intervention may prevent adult obesity associated with heavier birthweight.

person's hands pouring olive oil over slice of bread

Date: 2025/01/11 - 10:31

Mediterranean diet may boost memory by changing gut makeup

The Mediterranean diet is associated with improved memory and learning in young rats, a recent study shows, suggesting that the same findings could also apply to humans,

Date: 2024/12/30 - 20:00

Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents

Many differences appeared to exist prior to any substance use, pointing to the role brain structure may play in substance use risk, NIH-supported study suggests.

Date: 2024/12/17 - 19:00

Reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained low in 2024

New NIH-funded data show lower use of most substances continues following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date: 2024/12/05 - 02:30

Abnormal prenatal blood test results could indicate hidden maternal cancers

NIH study finds some abnormal results due to colorectal, breast, lung and pancreatic cancers.

Date: 2024/11/16 - 00:32

STI Epidemic Slows As New Syphilis, Gonorrhea Cases Fall In US, CDC Says

Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are slowing after decades of growth in the U.S., according to the latest statistics from the CDC. While STIs are still at record levels, new cases of chlamydia and syphilis may be stabilizing while gonorrhea cases have declined for two consecutive years.

Young female child covers her mouth coughing

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Whooping Cough Cases Spiking in US. Here's How to Protect Yourself

CDC data shows that whooping cough cases are rising in the U.S. Experts say routine immunization is the best way to prevent the bacterial infection.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Poor Sleep In Your 40s Linked to Faster Brain Aging Later In Life

A new study reports that people in their 40s who have difficulty sleeping have a brain age 1.6 to 2.6 years older by the time they're in their 50s compared to people who consistently get quality sleep.