Epidemiology
Research conducted at Wannan Medical College has shed light on the relationship between brain and muscle Arnt-like protein-1 (BMAL1) gene polymorphism and sleep quality among Chinese youth. A study involving 2715 college students found no significant correlation between BMAL1 polymorphism and sleep quality, but quantitative trait analysis revealed higher sleep
Youth
Research conducted at the University of Washington has revealed a concerning correlation between depressive symptoms and increased substance use in young adults. A community sample of 778 young adults completed up to 33 monthly surveys over a 6-year period, from 2015 to 2021. The study found that depressive symptoms predicted
Youth
Research conducted using data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study has shed light on the complex relationship between substance use (SU) expectancies and peer influence on early adolescents. Specifically, the study examined the effects of peer teasing and exclusion (PTEs) on SU expectancies and subsequent substance use. The
Epidemiology
Research has revealed alarming trends in cancer rates among adolescents and young adults in China, with a comprehensive assessment of the cancer burden highlighting significant health and societal burdens. The study, conducted by researchers at Peking University, focused on trends in cancer incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years among Chinese
Youth
A recent study examining the role of affect in young adults' willingness to engage in simultaneous alcohol and marijuana (SAM) use reveals significant findings. Researchers from George Washington University conducted two within-subjects, scenario-based studies to investigate the impact of momentary affect on SAM use decisions. The studies involved a
Youth
A new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has shed light on the concerning trend of hazardous alcohol and cannabis use among youths entering residential care. The research, which analyzed data from 2,256 youth aged 9-18, found that while secular trends in alcohol and cannabis use have declined in
Youth
Adolescents and young adults suffering from restrictive eating disorders may experience impaired renal function, highlighting the need for further research and specific guidelines regarding protein prescriptions during inpatient treatment. A recent study conducted at the Faculty of Science has shed light on this understudied area, providing valuable insights into the
Youth
A recent case report highlights the link between visual field defects and bipolar affective disorder, a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings. According to the research published in the Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis, a 17-year-old girl with multiple endocrine illnesses and bipolar disorder experienced visual field disturbances, which
Youth
Research presented by the Chinese University of Hong Kong has shown that aerobic exercise-based physical activity can significantly reduce suicidal ideation and alleviate sleep disturbances in adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study involved 72 adolescents with ADHD who were randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a
Youth
A study conducted among 400 adolescents aged 13-19 in the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, found a concerning prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) in the region. The research, led by the Medical University of Silesia, aimed to assess the frequency of EDs and knowledge about EDs among adolescents. The study revealed that
Youth
A recent study published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence has highlighted the prevalence of parental violence and its impact on school bullying victimization in China. Using data from the 2018 Beijing Student Common Diseases and Health Influencing Factors Survey, researchers from the Zhongnan University of Economics and Law investigated
Youth
A recent study has shed new light on the risk factors for suicide among adolescents, with significant implications for prevention and intervention. Researchers from the University of the Basque Country (UPV) in Spain have found that adolescents who report suicidal ideation have different risk factor networks compared to those who
