Women with multiple sclerosis temporarily get much better when pregnant, and researchers now think they know why. Pregnancy causes a downshift in a woman’s immune system, and it appears that this unintentionally improves symptoms associated with the autoimmune disorder MS, according to a new study published recently in the Journal of Neuroinflammation. Previous research has… read on > read on >
Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver no one wants to catch, so knowing how that can happen can be critical. The American Liver Foundation estimates that it affects about 2.7 million people in the United States today. To help you protect yourself against this virus, liver experts describe how you get hepatitis… read on > read on >
While the challenges of farm work are well noted, the stressors affect not just the mental health of adults, but also their teenage children, according to new research. In results from the first year of a five-year study, researchers found that 60% of both adults and teens on U.S. farms met the criteria for at… read on > read on >
The medication buprenorphine normalizes brain function in people addicted to opioids, but teens rarely receive it at U.S. treatment centers, a new study finds. Only one in four adolescent residential treatment centers in the United States uses the medication to treat opioid use disorder, according to research out of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).… read on > read on >
About one in every seven American kids aged 5 to 17 underwent some form of mental health treatment in 2021, the latest year for which statistics are available. So finds a new report from researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which pegs the percentage of kids who got mental health care… read on > read on >
Weight-loss surgery can have a lot of benefits for obese teens and young adults. But a new study finds a concerning side effect. Young people who had sleeve gastrectomy, the most common obesity surgery, also had weakened bones. That doesn’t mean they shouldn’t get the operation, said lead author Dr. Miriam Bredella, a professor of… read on > read on >
Going to bed earlier is one way for teens to get the sleep they need, new research suggests. That may be easier said than done, the researchers admitted. But their study shows that if you can get teens to go to bed earlier, they will increase their time asleep by 41 minutes for each additional… read on > read on >
Drowning is the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 4 years old in the United States, and too many older children continue to die in the water, according to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). A child can slip underwater in the seconds it takes a parent… read on > read on >
If you’re among the millions of women who experience a vaginal yeast infection each year, you know that fast relief is a top priority. Here, experts explain what a yeast infection is and the symptoms you can expect, plus they share the best treatments for getting rid of a yeast infection quickly. What is a… read on > read on >
Understanding different parenting styles can help you pick the right one as you navigate the challenges of child-rearing. Here, experts explain what an authoritarian parenting style is, examples of authoritarian parenting techniques, and what authoritarian discipline looks like. You’ll also discover how this style compares to authoritative parenting. What is authoritarian parenting? “Authoritarian parenting is… read on > read on >
