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Obesity in Teens Raises Adult Diabetes Risk, Even After Weight Loss
In a finding that confirms what many suspect, a new study shows that teens who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes or have a heart attack in their 30s and 40s. These teens
AAP: Screen All Children for Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Death
All children should be screened for the risk for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or sudden cardiac death (SCD), according to a policy statement published online June 21 in Pediatrics. Christopher C. Erickson, M.D., from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in
FDA OKs Oral Blood Thinner for Clots in Kids
The FDA approved the first direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) for the treatment of children with venous thromboembolism (VTE), the agency announced on Monday. Approval for dabigatran (Pradaxa) stipulates that it be given to children after they have received a blood thinner injection
When Picky Turns Problematic: What to Know about ARFID
Adults and caregivers know how common picky eating can be during childhood. But what if it is more than just a phase? Approximately one in four children has a feeding disorder, and the percentage rises to four in five among
Preterm Babies May Have Higher Stroke Risk as Young Adults
Babies born prematurely may have significantly higher risk of stroke as young adults—and the earlier the birth, the greater the risk, suggests an extensive new study. Although people born prematurely have been shown to have higher risk of high blood
Routine Vaccination of Children Declined During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Doses of recommended non-influenza vaccines administered to children of all age groups decreased significantly in Southern California following the stay-at-home order at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the recovery phase of the pandemic, weekly vaccination rates recovered quickly
Pot Use May Change the Teenage Brain, MRIs Show
Smoking pot appears to affect teens’ brain development, altering it in ways that could diminish their reasoning, decision-making and memory skills as they age, a new study reports. Brain scans of about 800 teenagers found that those who started smoking
FDA Approves a Nasal Antihistamine for Nonprescription Use
The FDA granted the approval of nonprescription Astepro to Bayer Healthcare LLC. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a nasal antihistamine for nonprescription use through a process called a partial prescription to nonprescription switch. The FDA approved Astepro
LetsGetChecked’s Covid-19 test gets FDA Authorization for Children
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of LetsGetChecked’s Covid-19 test for at-home use to children aged two years and above. As per the latest authorization, adults can obtain the nasal swab sample
US Adolescents Consume up to 64% of Added Sugars, Fats, Grains Through Snacking
U.S. adolescents consume between one-third and two-thirds of the recommended daily limits of added sugars, fats and refined grains through snacking, researchers reported recently during the virtual Nutrition Live Online meeting. Additionally, adolescents with obesity consume higher levels of those
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