October 6, 2025
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New MRI correction method reveals brain structure differences in children with ADHD

New MRI correction method reveals brain structure differences in children with ADHD

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Over five percent of children and adolescents are diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) globally. This condition is characterized by a short attention span, hyperactivity or impulsive behavior that is age-inappropriate, making it difficult for patients to navigate interpersonal relationships, the formal education system, and social life. Researchers have used brain imaging analyses such as…

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School connectedness protects adolescents from depression linked to bullying

School connectedness protects adolescents from depression linked to bullying

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School connectedness buffers against depression symptoms associated with being a victim of peer bullying in adolescence, according to a study published in BMC Public Health. School connectedness was measured by the degrees of inclusiveness, closeness, happiness and safety of adolescents within the school environment. We found that peer bullying during adolescence was associated with higher…

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Childhood and adolescent immunizations decline in Michigan, study shows

Childhood and adolescent immunizations decline in Michigan, study shows

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Routine childhood and adolescent immunizations declined in Michigan between 2017 and 2023, particularly among counties with lower household income and higher uninsurance rates, a new study suggests. For many key pediatric vaccines, completion rates dropped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic and have not yet recovered, according to Michigan Medicine led findings in Pediatrics.   “Our…

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Excessive screen time linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in youth

Excessive screen time linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in youth

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Children and young adults who spend excessive hours glued to screens and electronic devices may have higher risks for cardiometabolic diseases, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and insulin resistance, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. A 2023 scientific…

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