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UrduProtein bars, shakes and powders are increasingly popular among adults – but many teens may be jumping on the bandwagon too.
Tag: Teen Health
Sleep Helps Students Excel Beyond the Classroom
While back-to-school season signals the end of summer, it also ushers in the endless possibilities of a new academic year. For students at every grade level, prioritizing sleep is essential to succeed physically, emotionally, athletically and academically.
1 in 4 parents say their teen consumes caffeine daily or nearly every day
A quarter of parents report that caffeine is basically part of their teen’s daily life, according to a national poll.
National Poll: Less than half of parents utilize patient portal benefits for their children
Just 43% of parents have set their child up for a patient portal, mainly because they don’t see a need, and others may not be optimizing portal use, suggests the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
Study suggests need for iron tests in teen girls & young women
A national study of blood ferritin and hemoglobin levels from tween, teen and young adult females suggests routine screening might be needed for iron deficiency and anemia.
Meeting Preview: Hot Topics at NUTRITION 2023
Reporters and bloggers are invited to join top nutrition experts for a dynamic program at NUTRITION 2023. The annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition runs July 22-25 at the Sheraton Boston and features research announcements, expert discussions, and more.
Teen jobs: Some parents cautious about negative impact on grades, sleep and social life
While some families tout the positives of job experiences, such as improving their teen’s money management skills and self-esteem, others worry about the potential to negatively impact sleep, schedules and grades, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
Researchers bring eating disorder awareness to MO schools
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded researchers Ellen Fitzsimmons-Craft and Denise Wilfley a grant to help improve outcomes for eating disorders in adolescent girls.
Millions of youth are using e-cigarettes. Ochsner Health expert available to discuss immediate health risks
2.5 million middle and high school students are still currently using e-cigarettes, according to the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey, despite federal efforts to crack down on synthetic, flavored, and often disposable nicotine products that continue to flood the market.…
Most Young People with Asthma Haven’t Been Prepared to Transition to Adult Asthma Care
A new study being presented at this ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting reveals that most young adults surveyed did not receive sufficient transition preparation from their pediatric asthma providers.
Emotion coaching added to anorexia nervosa treatment
Emotion coaching for parents is a new tool that could help teenagers recover from anorexia.
Nearly 9 in 10 parents say teens spend too much time gaming but many mistaken about child’s video game behavior
Eighty-six percent of parents agree that teens spend too much time gaming, but many may be mistaken about the extent of their own child’s video game habits, a new national poll suggests.