1

2

Top Headlines

Mothers' Lifestyle Predicts When Offspring Will Have First Heart Attack or Stroke

Nov. 4, 2020 — Offspring of mothers with heart healthy lifestyles live nearly a decade longer without cardiovascular disease than those whose mothers have unhealthy ...

Positive Student-Teacher Relationships Benefit Students' Long-Term Health, Study Finds

Oct. 29, 2020 — Teens who have good, supportive relationships with their teachers enjoy better health as adults, according to new research. Perhaps surprisingly, ...

Study Evaluates Immersive Virtual Reality as a Sleep Aid for Teens

Aug. 26, 2020 — While teens are encouraged to turn off electronics before bedtime, a new study suggests that visiting a virtual environment may benefit their sleep health. Researchers evaluated the efficacy of a ...

Nearly 60% of American Children Lack Healthy Cardiorespiratory Fitness

July 20, 2020 — Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) measurement provides insight into cardiovascular and overall health, including cognitive and academic functions, among children and teens. Healthy CRF is linked to ...

Latest Headlines

updated 10:59pm EST

Severe Morning Sickness Linked to Depression New Study Finds

Oct. 14, 2020 — Severe morning sickness increases the risk of depression both during and after pregnancy, new research has ...

Cannabis Ads and Store Location Influence Youth Marijuana Use

Oct. 8, 2020 — States may want to consider the proximity of cannabis retailers and cannabis advertising to neighborhoods to prevent underage use of the drug, according to new ...

Healthy Diet and Exercise During Pregnancy Could Lead to Healthier Children

Sep. 11, 2020 — New research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their ...

Vaping Linked With Heart Problems

July 29, 2020 — In adolescents the use of e-cigarettes doubles the risk of starting to smoke traditional cigarettes, states a position ...

Increased Attention to Sad Faces Predicts Depression Risk in Teenagers

July 28, 2020 — Teenagers who tend to pay more attention to sad faces are more likely to develop depression, but specifically within the context of stress, according to new research from Binghamton University, State ...

Asthma and Allergies More Common in Teens Who Stay Up Late

July 6, 2020 — Teenagers who prefer to stay up late and wake later in the morning are more likely to suffer with asthma and allergies compared to those who sleep and wake earlier, according to a new ...

Marijuana Use While Pregnant Boosts Risk of Children's Sleep Problems

July 2, 2020 — As many as 7% of moms-to-be use marijuana while pregnant, and that number is rising fast as more use it to quell morning sickness. But new research suggests such use could have a lasting impact on ...

Infant Sleep Problems Can Signal Mental Disorders in Adolescents

July 1, 2020 — Specific sleep problems among babies and very young children can be linked to mental disorders in adolescents, a new study has ...

Poor Sleep Significantly Linked With Teenage Depression

June 17, 2020 — Teenagers who experience very poor sleep may be more likely to experience poor mental health in later life, as depressed teens in study slept 30 minutes less per night than other ...

Potential Treatment for Rett Syndrome

June 10, 2020 — An experimental cancer drug can extend the life of mice with Rett Syndrome, a devastating genetic disorder that afflicts about one of every 10,000 to 15,000 girls within 6 to 18 months after ...