The last 20 years has seen a troubling spike in suicides in the U.S., including youth suicides. Potential causes include isolation and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic, the influence of social media, and access to firearms and lethal pills. Further research is essential to determine how to best support vulnerable groups and youth mental health in ways that prevent suicides.
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Social Media and Adolescents’ and Young Adults’ Mental Health
Most teens and young adults use social media, and experts are asking if this use can harm mental health. Here’s what you need to know.
Read More »Fitness Tracking Apps and Eating Disorders
Belinda Gorsuch, National Center for Health Research December 15, 2022 It seems there is an app for everything. About 69% of adults track health indicators, such as steps, calories, and hydration [1]. But, has fitness tracking technology gone too far? Some believe our phones can help us improve our diet and exercise routines. Others claim […]
Read More »Helping Your Child Develop a Healthy Microbiome
Research is underway about how the microbiome develops in children. Research suggests that babies born vaginally have different microbiomes compared to babies born via caesarean section (C-section). This article focuses on ways to promote microbiome development in children, describing when there is good research evidence (such as breastfeeding) and when we don’t yet have enough research evidence (such as fecal matter transfers and vaginal seeding procedures).
Read More »Choosing Wisely: Physician Groups Make Recommendations to Improve Health Care and Reduce Costs
Do females under 21 need pap smears? Should a patient with lower-back pain get an MRI? You might be surprised that the answer is usually NO.
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