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    Regular consumption of walnuts could benefit adolescents’ cognitive and psychological development: Study

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    Walnuts when eaten on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development and psychological maturation of adolescents. These are some of the conclusions reached by a study led by the Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), in which ISGlobal (a centre promoted by “la Caixa” Foundation) and the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) […] More

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    Weight loss surgery may harm adolescents’ bones: Study

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    In a prospective study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, imaging tests revealed that Sleeve gastrectomy or SG decreases strength and bone mineral density of the lumbar spine in adolescents and young adults. SG, where about 80% of the stomach is removed, is effective for treating obesity and its complications, but it […] More

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    IDP-126 effective triple-combination therapy for acne treatment in children and adolescents, study finds

    IDP-126 effective triple-combination therapy for acne treatment in children and adolescents, study finds

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    USA: The fixed-combination IDP-126 gel demonstrated promising results as the first triple-combination product for acne treatment in children and adolescents aged 9 to 17 years, a recent study published in Pediatric Dermatology has shown. IDP-126 achieved significantly greater success rates than dyad combinations and vehicle. Topical clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/benzoyl peroxide 3.1%/adapalene 0.15% gel (IDP-126) showed […] More