October 15, 2020

Vaping and Lung Damage in Teens: What's the Real Link?

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2020 -- The purported link between e-cigarettes and lung damage might be more complicated than first thought, a new study reports.

Teen e-cigarette users are not more likely to have wheezing episodes than nonusers, researchers found -- but only after taking into account a host of other tobacco-related factors also at play.

October 7, 2020

4 in 10 Teens, Young Adults Have Used CBD Oil, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2020 -- Many teenagers and young adults may be using so-called CBD products, often in the belief that they will aid health conditions, a preliminary study suggests.

Researchers found that of 200 U.S. teens and young adults who landed in their emergency room, 40% said they had used CBD oil. Some did it "just for fun," but others thought CBD "can help to treat my medical illness."

September 8, 2020

Cyberbullying Could Rise During Lockdown, But Parents Can Stop It

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2020 -- Cyberbullying is less common among teens who feel loved and supported by their parents, new research shows.

The findings could be especially relevant during the coronavirus pandemic, say a team from New York University.

September 2, 2020

Sweet-Tooth Tendencies Change as Kids Get Older: Study

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2020 -- Young people seldom say a food or drink is "too sweet." A new study suggests that may be because they're less sensitive to sugar than adults and prefer more of it.

Researchers found that compared to adults, kids and teens needed 40% more sugar in a solution to detect sweetness.