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Researchers see vulnerability to gaming addiction in the adolescent brain

Health Medicine Network December 04, 2024
Health Medicine Network covers research revealing brain imaging associated with video games among kids 10 to 15 years of age. Daniel Lopez, Ph.D., says, “Gaming itself is not unhealthy, but there is a line, and our study that clearly shows some people are more susceptible to symptoms of gaming addiction than others.”

Cancer risk and loneliness: 9 things to know

Becker's Hospital Review December 04, 2024
An analysis examining how the loneliness epidemic influences cancer rates and mortality in the U.S. Study author Kerri Winters-Stone, Ph.D., says, “I think it’s a bigger problem than we’re acknowledging.”

What to know about transgender health care for minors

The Washington Post December 03, 2024
Paula Amato, M.D., provides context for a Washington Post story highlighting frequently asked questions about gender transition care for minors, including explaining puberty blockers and whether cross-sex hormones impact fertility. Amato says, "There’s a lot of misinformation out there. I hear often that puberty blockers are going to sterilize children, and it’s just not true.”
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