More than one-third of teens who undergo indoor tanning do so frequently, according to data from a survey of 1,850 public high school students from 27... More »
Adolescent females aged 12 through 18 years who received HPV vaccinations were unlikely to engage in more unhealthy sexual behavior (as measured by ra... More »
Internet-based patient education sessions – specifically, “virtual counseling” – appear to be an effective method of improving general knowled... More »
ORLANDO – An over-the-counter 5.5% benzoyl peroxide preparation with lipohydroxy acid was a safe and effective alternative to prescription 5% benzoy... More »
Long-acting reversible contraception can lead to significantly decreased rates of pregnancy, abortion, and births among teenagers in the United States, according to a web presentation given by the...
During an adolescent visit, we all can agree that getting answers to even the simplest of questions can be a day’s work. Despite the reason for the visit, it always is important to ask a few basic...
The prevalence of genital chlamydia for blacks is three times higher than is the national average for people aged 14-39 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.
The national...
Federal health officials are once again tweaking the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate, making it easier for employers to opt out of paying for birth control, while still providing a way...
Adolescents with eczema were significantly more likely to report suicidal ideation than those who did not have eczema, based on data from a population-based study of more than 3,000 adolescents. The...