Adolescence

Exploring the pediatric microbiome

19-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Brands weigh in on what benefits are on demand and our in-house data analyst highlights key trends.

Multivitamins popular for children, adolescents

04-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

While use varies by demographic characteristics, about one-third of children and adolescents used a dietary supplement in 2017-2018 — a conclusion consistent with findings in recent years.

300-strong ‘teenage nutrition & health’ cohort extended to 2017; diabetes-obesity insights sought

30-Jan-2015 By Shane STARLING

A 300-person cohort assessing how youthful diet and lifestyle affects health via methods like amino acids, sugars and antioxidants measurement has been extended to 2017, with an aim to plug a gap in teenage data.

Healthy brain wiring in adults depends on iron levels in adolescence, study

16-Jan-2012 By Elaine Watson

A lack of iron in childhood can affect the physical structure of the brain, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Early under-nutrition may increase heart disease risk in later life

25-Aug-2011 By Nathan Gray

Exposure to famine or under-nutrition during childhood and adolescence may affect cardiovascular health in adult life, according to a new study.

Vitamin D lacking in African-American teens

15-Jun-2004

African American adolescents living in cities often have low levels
of vitamin D, according to a US medical journal.

Herbal products research prompts angry response

14-Mar-2002

Research suggesting that teenagers who use herbal products are more
likely to go on to use drugs such as cigarettes, alcohol and
narcotics has met with an angry response from the herbal products
industry.