Adolescent Medicine
From the Journals
Success of HPV vaccination: ‘Dramatic’ reduction in cervical cancer
Among young women who received the HPV vaccine when they were 12-13 years old, cervical cancer rates are 87% lower than among previous...
Latest News
Lesbian, gay, bisexual youth miss out on health care
Adolescents identifying as LGB less likely to seek care for STDs, contraception, substance abuse.
Commentary
Chatbots can improve mental health in vulnerable populations
Taking greater advantage of these automated agents could save $11 billion across business sectors by 2023, said Sammi Wong and Dr. Krysti Lan Chi...
Conference Coverage
How can doctors help kids recover from COVID-19 school disruptions?
Conference Coverage
Family violence patterns change during pandemic
The "epidemiology of family violence may be impacted by increased time at home, disruptions in school and family routines, exacerbations in mental...
Feature
Worried parents scramble to vaccinate kids despite FDA guidance
More than half of all parents with children under 12 say they plan to get their kids vaccinated, according to a Gallup poll.
Commentary
Dopamine and reward: The story of social media
There is a need to establish boundaries between what is beneficial and what is potentially detrimental to our mental health, says Leanna M.W. Lui...
News from the FDA/CDC
HPV vaccine safety concerns up 80% from 2015 to 2018
The mismatch between increasing vaccine safety concerns and decreasing adverse events suggests that disinformation may be driving these concerns...
Behavioral Consult
Marijuana and LSD guidance for pediatricians
There is an emerging impression of safety with both; however, policy changes and for-profit marketing may not reflect the actual scientific...
From the Journals
Researchers warn young adults are at highest risk of obesity
Adults aged 18-24 years gained the most weight over 10 years compared with older individuals and should be a key target for prevention programs,...
From the Journals
Pandemic-related school closures tied to mental health inequities
Virtual schooling was associated with worse mental health outcomes – especially for older students and youth from Black, Hispanic, or lower-income...