Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults.
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Erratic Sleep Patterns Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure in Teens with Extra Belly Weight
A new study found that the link between excess weight and higher blood pressure in adolescents was stronger among those with irregular sleep patterns.
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For decades, people turned to cigarettes in times of stress. Now, a preliminary study hints that young people are using vaping in the same way.
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A new study finds that teens and young adults who already had symptoms of anxiety or depression and who cut their social media usage by about 50% experienced a significant improvement in how they felt about their overall appearance in just a few weeks.
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