Pediatrics

New research suggests frequent cannabis use can raise the risk of myocardial infarction in adults younger than 45 years.

From 2001 to 2017, the estimated prevalence of youth-onset T1D and T2D increased approximately 45% and 95%, respectively, according to a new study.

AAFP, citing the increased health threat posed by the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, is calling on the FDA to expand current EUA to include patients younger than 12 years.

COVID-19 vaccination mandates are not popular with parents of school-aged children, but masks for unvaccinated students and teachers are. More on a new KFF survey.

More US teens prefer menthol-flavored e-cigarettes, significant surge in use of disposable e-cigarettes, and additional findings from the 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey, here.

With the updated label, liraglutide is the first FDA-approved therapy for adolescents with obesity in over a decade.

A new study found children infected with COVID-19 have a higher level of the virus in their airways than hospitalized adults.

New research suggests children and young adults are at greater risk for severe complications from COVID-19 than previously thought.

Most data on US opioid-related deaths come from adults, but a recent study shows pediatric opioid deaths are on the rise at an alarming rate.