8 Social Media Tips for Parents and Teens from the U.S. Surgeon General
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media. But after years of middling and insufficient action by both social media platforms and policymakers, parents and young people still bear most of the burden in navigating the fast-changing, often harmful world of secretive algorithms, addictive apps and extreme and inappropriate content found on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. So what can parents and young people do now? The surgeon general has some tips. &ldqu...
Source: TIME: Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: BARBARA ORTUTAY/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Public Health wire Source Type: news

Opinion: What Gen Z teens like me are getting wrong about mental health
Growing up with a mom who's a therapist taught me the surprising lesson that it's OK to feel uncomfortable.
Source: L.A. Times - Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Zach Gottlieb Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: How much screen time is too much time for your kids?
How much screen time is too much for a child? Is digital media affecting your child's health? The surgeon general has issued a new advisory, citing growing concerns about the effects of social media use on the mental health of young people.  Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. While there are many benefits to technology, she says it also can affect children and teens in negative ways,…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 23, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Family Gun Culture May Play a Role in Teens' Risk of Firearm Suicide
(MedPage Today) -- SAN FRANCISCO -- Many teens who died by firearm suicide grew up in gun-owning families, according to a small psychological autopsy study. Interviews with family members of nine teens who died by firearm suicide showed that...
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 22, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Perceived Access to Firearms Higher in Teens With Depression, Suicidality
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 -- High school-aged teens with recent depression and/or lifetime history of suicidality (DLHS) have higher perceived access to firearms than their peers without DLHS, according to a study published online May 22 in...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 22, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Staying Safe in and Around Water: Valuable Resources on Water Safety for your Patrons and Community
As we move into warmer months here in the Midwest, many of us and our communities are thinking about spending time in or on the water. Water is an excellent source of enjoyment, relaxation, and exercise for people of all ages. However, it can also pose significant risks to our health and safety. Drowning, waterborne illnesses, and other water-related accidents can be prevented with proper education and preparation. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the valuable resources available on water safety from MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Centers for Di...
Source: The Cornflower - May 22, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Resource Sharing Source Type: news

Guerrero: Smartphones take a toll on teenagers. What choice do parents have?
The older children are when they get their first smartphone, the better their mental health later in life. That's little consolation to teens feeling left out when all their friends are connected.
Source: L.A. Times - Health - May 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jean Guerrero Source Type: news

New Death Tied to Eye Drops; Vax Birds to Prevent Pandemic? Depressed Teens and Guns
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require subscriptions. A fourth death has been linked to recalled artificial tears made by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma, the CDC reported, with cases involving the extensively drug-resistant bacteria growing...
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - May 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Weight Loss Drug Helps Half of Teens in Study Tackle Obesity
Semaglutide represents an effective treatment option for teens with obesity, with the potential to reduce BMI below the obesity threshold.
Source: WebMD Health - May 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Study Says Casual Pot Use Harmful to Teens Study Says Casual Pot Use Harmful to Teens
The study looked at information from 68,000 teens in the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.WebMD Health News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Five Below Expands Retail Footprint With Simon
Specialty discount retailer Five Below has unveiled plans to expand through Simon’s retail portfolio, including its Premium Outlets. The expansion with Simon will encompass a range of products geared toward tweens, teens and beyond, according to a Thursday (May 18) press release. Five Below aims…#premiumoutlets #plannedpremiumoutlet #malls #simonpropertygroup #paulajdaharian #greatmall #milpitas #millerhillmall #duluth #minn
Source: Reuters: Health - May 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Weight Gain Before 30 Raises Risk of Fatal Prostate Cancer, Study Says
Young men who gain the most weight in their late teens and early 20s appear to have a substantially increased risk of an aggressive form of prostate cancer and dying from the disease later in life.
Source: WebMD Health - May 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

High schoolers allege long, late hours, child labor violations at Popeyes in Oakland
Two high school students say they felt pressured to skip classes or homework to work long hours that violated child labor laws at a Popeyes in Oakland, Calif., according to complaints they filed with the California state labor department on Wednesday. The teens allege that their Popeyes franchise…#popeyes #oakland #johmararomero #labordepartment #mcdonalds #louisville #disneyland #gradnight
Source: Reuters: Health - May 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Uber taps new user base with ride, delivery option for teens
The teen rides program, launching in a handful of cities, allows 13- to 17-year-olds to operate their own Uber account after parents add them to a family profile.
Source: Reuters: Health - May 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Half of Teens Drop Below Obesity Cutoff With Semaglutide Half of Teens Drop Below Obesity Cutoff With Semaglutide
Semaglutide represents an efficacious treatment option for adolescents with obesity, with the potential to reduce BMI below the obesity threshold.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - May 18, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

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