ANN ARBOR—Educating athletes, parents and coaches about concussion treatment and prevention has been a priority during the last decade, but are the intended audiences hearing the message? New research from the University of Michigan found that 1 in 4 adolescents self-reported at least one concussion in 2020, up from about 20% in 2016. During that… Continue reading More youth report concussions since 2016, U-M study shows
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Vaping marijuana associated with more symptoms of lung damage than vaping or smoking nicotine
ANN ARBOR—Adolescents who vape cannabis are at greater risk for respiratory symptoms indicative of lung injury than teens who smoke cigarettes or marijuana, or vape nicotine, a new University of Michigan study suggests. Audio: Nursing prof Carol Boyd on Lung Damage from Vaping Marijuana The result challenges conventional wisdom about vaping nicotine, says the study’s… Continue reading Vaping marijuana associated with more symptoms of lung damage than vaping or smoking nicotine
Parents depressed by pandemic had negative impact on kids’ education, well-being
ANN ARBOR—Parent depression and stress early in the pandemic negatively contributed to young children’s home education and anxiety, a University of Michigan study suggests. The stress could still be present today for some parents as their kids transition back to school while COVID-19 remains a danger. Continued support for children and parents will be needed,… Continue reading Parents depressed by pandemic had negative impact on kids’ education, well-being
Spanking has similar effects on kids as adverse childhood experiences
ANN ARBOR—Research has shown that adverse childhood experiences including abuse, neglect and family dysfunction increase the risk on kids for future trauma in their lives. A new University of Michigan study adds spanking to the list. The study provides evidence that spanking and adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs—which include measures of physical and emotional abuse,… Continue reading Spanking has similar effects on kids as adverse childhood experiences