School Health News

Binge drinking during senior year in high school is a predictor of risky alcohol-related behaviors in early adulthood — like driving while impaired or riding with an impaired driver — according to a study published in Pediatrics.

To kick off the new year, IDC has assembled a list of the 10 most-read stories of 2019. Please follow the links to access the full stories.

Interactive apps show potential learning benefits for early academic skills like mathematics in children aged younger than 6 years, according to results from a systematic review published in Pediatrics.

High school students who reported concussions were at greater risk for a suicide attempt, according to survey findings published in Journal of Affective Disorders.

Most adolescents worldwide — including more girls than boys — fail to meet WHO physical activity guidelines, putting their health at risk, according to a study published in Lancet Child and Adolescent Health.

During the drop-vertical jump assessment in adolescent female athletes, sport specialization correlated with increased variability of hip-and knee-joint couplings needed for effective landing, according to results of this study.

Religious exemption rates are increasing in the United States and appear to be associated with the availability of personal belief exemptions, researchers reported in Pediatrics.

NEW ORLEANS — At the AAP National Conference & Exhibition, researchers reported on the steps and struggles associated with running a student ambassador program promoting HPV vaccination in a New York City high school.

In a small cohort of youth baseball players, sport specialization correlated with throwing-related arm injuries, according to recently published results.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association released recommendation s to decrease the risk of injury due to youth sports specialization.