Children's Health News
April 18, 2024
Top Headlines
Apr. 9, 2024 — In the largest study to date on the subject, researchers found no evidence to support a causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD and intellectual ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — People who as teenagers felt pressure to lose weight from family or from the media, females, people who are not heterosexual, and people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, are most at risk of ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Researchers have discovered that an FDA-approved epilepsy drug can prevent or slow the growth of NF1-linked optic gliomas in mice, laying the groundwork for a clinical ...
Apr. 9, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a blood protein that could help detect which children will experience ongoing concussion symptoms more than two weeks after an ...
Latest Headlines
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Apr. 10, 2024 — An international research team has just provided valuable evidence through a 20-year longitudinal study to address the longstanding debate concerning ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Important differences in how the nasal cells of young and elderly people respond to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, could explain why children typically experience milder COVID-19 symptoms, a new study ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — When the brain has trouble filtering incoming information and predicting what's likely to happen, psychosis can result, research ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — Childhood maltreatment can continue to have an impact long into adulthood because of how it effects an individual's risk of poor physical health and ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — By analyzing the narratives of women who experienced traumatic childbirth and women with non-complicated childbirth, researchers created an AI model that can accurately identify those at risk of ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — A Cystic Fibrosis drug targeting the basic defect that causes the condition has been shown to be safe and effective in newborns aged four weeks and ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — Childhood verbal abuse by adults costs society an estimated $300 billion a year globally, show recent ...
Apr. 10, 2024 — Children and young people who are overweight or obese are at significantly higher risk of iron deficiency, according to a study by nutritional ...
Apr. 8, 2024 — The introduction of a policy protecting parental leave benefits in Sweden in 1980 had unintended consequences on child health. The policy appears to have led to an increase in premature birth ...
Apr. 8, 2024 — A study confirms the concerns raised in the public domain about how young people's decreased fitness may affect their future work ability. The ...
Earlier Headlines
Apr. 17, 2024 — The US saw a 22% decline in rates of prescription-opioid overdose related emergency department (ED) visits in children 17 and younger between 2008 and 2019, but an uptick in the early part of the ...
Apr. 12, 2024 — Consuming sugar-sweetened drinks in the first few years of childhood can be linked to poor diet patterns that increase the risk of obesity in later life, according to a new ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — Delivering high-quality emergency care for kids may mean fewer CT scans, according to a new study. The research validates intra-abdominal injury (IAI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) prediction ...
Apr. 8, 2024 — Children and teens from racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by persistent insomnia symptoms that begin in childhood and continue through young adulthood, according to a ...
Apr. 4, 2024 — Researchers have made a breakthrough into how two chronic respiratory diseases in childhood affect the immune system, paving the way for better ...
Apr. 2, 2024 — Researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in their babies' prenatal development, including lower birth length and a ...
Apr. 2, 2024 — A recent collaborative study has discovered rare variants in the YKT6 gene as the cause of a new neurological disorder characterized by developmental delays along with severe progressive liver ...
Apr. 1, 2024 — Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common pediatric neurobehavioral disorder with a prevalence of approximately 7%-10% in school-age children. ADHD significantly affects ...
Mar. 28, 2024 — A single genetic test could potentially replace the current two-step approach to diagnosing rare developmental disorders in children. This shift could enable earlier diagnoses for families and save ...
Mar. 28, 2024 — Researchers have found that parents with chemical intolerance are more likely to report children with autism and ...
Mar. 27, 2024 — Experiencing puberty earlier, compared to same-age peers, may be one of the mechanisms through which childhood risk factors influence adult cardiometabolic health issues, according to a new ...
Mar. 27, 2024 — Young adults who were prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were significantly more likely to develop cardiomyopathy (weakened heart muscle) compared ...
Mar. 27, 2024 — The prevalence of malnutrition across the globe was shared by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, a network of health scientists from around the world who provide and evaluate data on major risk ...
Mar. 27, 2024 — With two-thirds of children in the U.S. failing to meet national physical activity guidelines, kinesiologistshave been looking at the impact of the family dog on the exercise habits of kids. Could ...
Mar. 26, 2024 — Study reveals how proteins direct nerve cell precursors to turn into specialized ...
Mar. 25, 2024 — Many parents recognize increasing mental health concerns among children, reflected by the 1 in 5 who say they're open to allowing a child to take a mental health ...
Mar. 25, 2024 — The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the group of 3- and 4-year-olds in Sweden has decreased after the pandemic. The increase during the pandemic thus appears to have been temporary, according ...
Mar. 19, 2024 — The development of anxiety in girls and young women may stem from an imbalance between two crucial brain chemicals, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate, according to a new study. This ...
Mar. 18, 2024 — Researchers make the case that five 'Thrive Factors' are a key element of healthy human brain, behavioral and cognitive ...
Mar. 18, 2024 — The use of antipsychotics during pregnancy isn't linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties, study suggests -- giving assurance to those concerned about continuing ...
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- Even Moderate Alcohol Usage During Pregnancy Linked to Birth Abnormalities
- YKT6 Gene Variants Cause a New Genetic Disorder Finds a New Study
Monday, April 1, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024
- Single Genomic Test Promises Accelerated Diagnoses for Rare Genetic Diseases
- Parental Avoidance of Toxic Exposures Could Help Prevent Autism, ADHD in Children, New Study Shows
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
- Earlier Puberty Onset May Be One of the Ways That Childhood Risk Factors Affect Adult Cardiometabolic Health
- ADHD Stimulants May Increase Risk of Heart Damage in Young Adults, Study Finds
- More Than One Billion People Around the Globe Are Facing Obesity
- The Serious Side of Kid and Canine Play
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
- 2 in 3 Parents Say Their Adolescent or Teen Worries About How Sick Days May Impact Grades
- Less Obesity in 3 And 4-Year-Olds After the Pandemic, Swedish Study Finds
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Monday, March 18, 2024
- Five Factors to Ensure an Infant Thrives
- Study Eases Concern at Antipsychotics Use in Pregnancy
- Study Estimates Nearly 70 Percent of Children Under Six in Chicago May Be Exposed to Lead-Contaminated Tap Water
Friday, March 15, 2024
- Speaking Without Vocal Cords, Thanks to a New AI-Assisted Wearable Device
- Abnormal Brain Structure Identified in Children With Developmental Language Problems
- Common Viruses Trigger Most Cases of Intussusception in Children
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Researchers Identify Brain Connections Associated With ADHD in Youth
- Multiple Air Pollutants Linked to Asthma Symptoms in Children
- Curbing Coal-Burning Emissions Translates to Health Gains for Children
- It's in the Blood: Donor Diets Can Trigger Allergic Reactions in Blood Recipients, Study Finds
- Explicit Socioemotional Learning Can Have a Key Role in PE Lessons, Study Says
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
- Climate Policies to Reduce Motor Vehicle Emissions Can Improve Children's Health, Save Money
- Delta-8-THC Use Reported by 11% of 12th Graders in 2023
- Maternal Obesity May Promote Liver Cancer
Monday, March 11, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024
- Children With 'lazy Eye' Are at Increased Risk of Serious Disease in Adulthood
- COVID Vaccines Are Safe for Pregnant Women and Babies, Study Finds
- Children Surpass a Year of HIV Remission After Treatment Pause
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
- New Study May Broaden the Picture of the Consequences of Childhood Adversity
- This Injectable Hydrogel Mitigates Damage to the Right Ventricle of the Heart
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
- Waist-to-Height Ratio Detects Fat Obesity in Children and Adolescents Significantly Better Than BMI
- Smoking During Pregnancy May Increase the Risk of Behavioral Disorders in Newborns, Predicts AI
Monday, March 4, 2024
- New AI Smartphone Tool Accurately Diagnoses Ear Infections
- Low-Cost Liquid Tames Tooth Decay
- Firearm Ownership Is Correlated With Elevated Lead Levels in Children, Study Finds
- A Better Way to Deliver Fetal Therapy for Serious Genetic Disorders
Friday, March 1, 2024
- Link Between Adversity, Psychiatric and Cognitive Decline
- BPA Exposure Linked to Gut Microbiota, Childhood Obesity in New Study
- Healthy Sleep Needs a Healthy Day: Boost Exercise to Beat Your Bedtime Blues
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
- New Study Links Placental Oxygen Levels to Fetal Brain Development
- Learning and Memory Problems in Down Syndrome Linked to Alterations in Genome's 'dark Matter'
Monday, February 26, 2024
- Intervention Reduces Likelihood of Developing Postpartum Anxiety and Depression by More Than 70%
- Can They Hear You Now? Kids Increasingly Exposed to Noise Health Risks Via Earbuds and Headphones
- Poison Center Calls for 'magic Mushrooms' Spiked After Decriminalization, Study Finds
Friday, February 23, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
- Living in Violent Neighborhoods Affects Children's Brain Development
- How Children's Birthdays Help Show the Best Month for Flu Shots
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
- Maternal Mental Conditions Drive Climbing Death Rate in U.S., Evidence Review Finds
- Detecting Pathogens Faster and More Accurately by Melting DNA
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
- Avid Appetite in Childhood Linked to Later Eating Disorder Symptoms
- Stress During Pregnancy Can Lead to Early Maturation of First-Born Daughters
Monday, February 19, 2024
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Monday, February 12, 2024
- Genetic Cause of Low Birth Weight Among Children Conceived After Fertility Treatment
- Adolescents With Concussion May Benefit from More Activity Earlier
Thursday, February 8, 2024
- Predicting Psychosis Before It Occurs
- This Common Medication Could Save Half a Million Children's Lives Each Year. So Why Is It Underprescribed?
- Newly Discovered Genetic Malfunction Causes Rare Lung Disease
- Are Environmental Toxins Putting Future Generations at Risk?
- Researchers Identify Potential Way to Treat Genetic Epilepsy by Replacing 'lost' Enzyme
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Monday, February 5, 2024
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Tied to Memory, Thinking Problems
- Healthy Diet Early in Life Seems to Protect Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
- Researchers Find Early Symptoms of Psychosis Spectrum Disorder in Youth Higher Than Expected
- Citizen Scientists Contribute to Motor Learning Research
- Rare Disorder Causing Extra Fingers and Toes Identified
Monday, January 29, 2024
Friday, January 26, 2024
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- Obesity Spiked in Children During COVID-19 Lockdowns -- Only the Youngest Bounced Back
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Alters Brain Activity in Children With Anxiety
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
- Blood Pressure Drug Can Reduce Anxiety for People With Autism, Study Shows
- Supportive, Stable Caregiving in Childhood Protects Heart Health in Adulthood
Monday, January 22, 2024
Friday, January 19, 2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Friday, January 12, 2024
- Aging Mouse Sperm Affects MicroRNA, Increasing the Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Psychotherapy Effective in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Following Multiple Traumatic Events, Meta-Study Finds
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
- More Siblings Mean Poorer Mental Health for Teens
- Exposure to High Humidity and Temperature in Pregnancy Could Influence Blood Pressure Changes in Childhood
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Monday, January 8, 2024
- COVID-19 Vaccine Strongly Effective for Children and Adolescents During Delta and Omicron, Real-World Analysis Shows
- Thirdhand Smoke May Harm Children
- Studying Cells to Improve Medulloblastoma Treatment
- About 22 High School Age Adolescents in U.S. Died Each Week from Overdoses in 2022, Driven by Fentanyl-Laced Prescription Pills
- Possible Neuromarker for 'juvenile-Onset' Batten Disease