Children's Health News
February 22, 2025
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Feb. 20, 2025 — Seeking mental health help is a significant step, but that first intake session can often feel more like paperwork than progress, and a significant proportion of people 'drop out' or never return for a second visit, previous research has shown. In a ...
Feb. 20, 2025 — Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new ...
Feb. 20, 2025 — A longer paternity leave after the birth of a child can improve the co-parenting relationship between moms and dads in a key way, a new study finds. Researchers found that mothers were less likely to discourage fathers' involvement in parenting if ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — Scientists report results from a promising new approach to treat the rare neurodegenerative ...
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Feb. 17, 2025 — Targets for universal access, national roadmaps and more affordable and accessible care are vital to help fill the medical oxygen gap affecting more than half of the world's population, according to ...
Feb. 14, 2025 — Recent research takes aim at the a variant in gene SCN1B, which causes a severe form of developmental epileptic ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Getting at least 30 minutes of daily summer sun in the first year of life may mean a lower relapse risk for children who are diagnosed with multiple ...
Feb. 14, 2025 — A recent study reveals that age plays a significant role in the outcomes of intermittent fasting. Researchers discovered that chronic intermittent ...
Feb. 11, 2025 — Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are more likely to show certain changes in the epigenome, which can alter the way genes are expressed. ...
Feb. 10, 2025 — New research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the impact of climate ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — Researchers analyzed cannabis smoking practices to assess whether in-home smoking was associated with cannabis detection in ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Tourette syndrome is currently diagnosed about three times more frequently in males than in females. A new study finds that female individuals are less likely to be diagnosed with the syndrome, take ...
Feb. 4, 2025 — Research has shown that a potential new targeted therapy for childhood brain cancer is effective in infiltrating and killing tumor cells in ...
Feb. 4, 2025 — A research team has identified a critical event driving tumor growth in a type of medulloblastoma -- and a way to block ...
Earlier Headlines
Feb. 3, 2025 — A new study shows significant long-term reductions in the stress hormone cortisol in seniors taking part in the O'stress ...
Feb. 3, 2025 — A multi-institutional study has identified one of the allergens responsible for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an inflammatory disease of the esophagus. This is the first time one of the allergens ...
Jan. 31, 2025 — While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, a new study shows that nearly all of these ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — Although the delayed diagnosis of appendicitis is dangerous, over-testing can also be ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — According to a new study, self-guided family therapy for obesity could work just as well as traditional approaches at a fraction of the ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects around 1% of the world's population. Researchers have identified a deficit in contrast perception in people with schizophrenia. According ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — A new one-minute video game is able to accurately and efficiently identify children with autism from those who have ADHD or are ...
Over 1/3 of Parents Say Their Child Has Experienced Dental Problems That Reflect Oral Hygiene Habits
Jan. 28, 2025 — More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain linked to their oral health routine over the past two years, a ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered a significant connection between elevated uric acid levels and life-threatening outcomes in children with severe ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Infant mortality in the United States decreased by 24.2% between 1999 and 2022. However, mortality rates from Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) rose significantly -- by 11.8% -- from 2020 to ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers find blocking the KCNB2 gene can slow tumor growth, paving the way for next-gen treatments for childhood brain ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and anti-anxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001, according to researchers. ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a new ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — New research looked at how cancers arise in children who are predisposed to developing the childhood kidney cancer, Wilms tumor, which could help anticipate the development of tumors before they ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — There was a 65% increase in the number of children and young people being admitted to general acute medical wards in hospitals in England because of a mental health concern between 2012 and 2022, ...
Jan. 22, 2025 — People whose parents divorced during their childhood may be at a greater risk of stroke later in life, according to a new ...
Jan. 22, 2025 — Researchers demonstrated that individuals who had childhood epilepsy have an increased accumulation of brain amyloid later in life, potentially predisposing them to late-onset brain amyloid ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is lower as they reach young ...
Signposting Children to Weight Management Services Could Happen When Parents Attend an Adult Program
Jan. 21, 2025 — Parents attending an adult weight management program, who were worried about their child's weight, would accept support and signposting to services for their child if it was ...
Jan. 20, 2025 — Researchers have determined how children's immune systems react to different kinds of cancer depending on their age. The study reveals significant differences between the immune response of ...
Monday, February 3, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Diagnostic Stewardship Optimizes Detection of Appendicitis
- Guided Self-Help Makes Treating Children With Obesity Easier and More Affordable
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- People With Schizophrenia Have an Altered Ability to Visually Perceive Contrast
- Innovative One-Minute Video Game Boasts 80% Success Rate in Diagnosing Autism
- Over 1/3 of Parents Say Their Child Has Experienced Dental Problems That Reflect Oral Hygiene Habits
Monday, January 27, 2025
- High Uric Acid Levels Linked to Deadly Outcomes in Children With Severe Malaria
- Infant Mortality Rates Declining, but Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Is on the Rise
Friday, January 24, 2025
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Researchers Track Sharp Increase in Diagnoses for Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiety Use Disorder in Young Adults
- Adults Diagnosed With ADHD May Have Reduced Life Expectancies
- Predicting How Childhood Kidney Cancers Develop
- Significant Rise in Mental Health Admissions for Young People in Last Decade
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Your Stroke Risk Might Be Higher If Your Parents Divorced During Your Childhood
- Childhood Epilepsy May Predispose to Memory Disorders Later in Life
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Treatment for Children With Obesity Has Lasting Effect
- Signposting Children to Weight Management Services Could Happen When Parents Attend an Adult Program
Monday, January 20, 2025
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Reducing Teens' Psychological Stress Could Save Billions for U.S. Budget, Study Suggests
- Child Undernutrition May Be Contributing to Global Measles Outbreaks, Researchers Find
- Study Shows Effectiveness of Method to Stem Nearsightedness
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Fatal Neurodegenerative Disease in Kids Also Affects the Bowel
- Link Between Gene Duplications and Deletions Within Chromosome Region and Nonsyndromic Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- New Insights Into the Biology and Risk Factors of Childhood Obesity
Monday, January 13, 2025
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Synthetic Chemicals and Chemical Products Require a New Regulatory and Legal Approach to Safeguard Children's Health
- Study Links Gene Regulating Brain Circuit Formation to Autism and Seizures
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025
- 'Sandwich Carers' Experience Decline in Mental and Physical Health
- Acoustic Sensors Find Frequent Gunfire on School Walking Routes
- Risk of Domestic Abuse Increases Over Time for Those Exposed to Childhood Maltreatment
Friday, January 3, 2025
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Monday, December 30, 2024
Monday, December 23, 2024
Friday, December 20, 2024
- First Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker Implanted in a Child
- AI May Help Researchers With Medical Chart Review, Study Finds
- Breakthrough Study Set to Change How Osteosarcomas Are Diagnosed and Treated
- AI May Help Researchers With Medical Chart Review
- Breakthrough Study Reveals How Assisted Reproduction Affects Placenta and Child's Growth
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Dyslexia Genetics Linked to Brain Structure
- Genetic Testing Changes Course of Care in Children With Neurodevelopmental Conditions
- New Study Pinpoints Pivotal Period for Improving Cardiovascular Health in Children
- App Helps Alleviate Mental Health Symptoms in Bereaved Parents
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Almost Three Quarters of Adolescents Experience Depression or Anxiety
- Study Shows Drop in Use of Antiviral Medications in Young Children With Influenza
- Teens With a Reduced Response to Rewards Are More Susceptible to Depression
- Young English Speakers Are Most Comfortable With Digital Health
Monday, December 16, 2024
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Antidepressants May Act in Gut to Reduce Depression and Anxiety
- Persistent Tobacco Smoking from Childhood May Cause Heart Damage by the Mid-Twenties
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Social Factors Affect Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
- Increased Area Income Improves Birthweight Rates, Researchers Find
Monday, December 9, 2024
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Low Meat Intake Fuels Concerns Over Child Nutrition
- 70 Percent of Young People With Long Covid Recover Within Two Years, Study Finds
- 20th Century Lead Exposure Damaged American Mental Health
- Perceptions of Parent Cannabis Use Shape Teen Attitudes
Monday, December 2, 2024
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- For Those With CTE, Family History of Mental Illness Tied to Aggression in Middle Age
- Newer Epilepsy Medications Used During Pregnancy Do Not Affect Neurological Development in Children
- Concussions Slow Brain Activity of High School Football Players
Monday, November 25, 2024
- Language Used by Mothers Affects Oxytocin Levels of Infants
- Researchers Use Fitness Tracker Data and Machine Learning to Detect Bipolar Disorder Mood Swings
- Beyond Screen Time: Complex Factors Shaping Child Development
Friday, November 22, 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Tantrums in Young Children Could Be Linked to ADHD, Study Finds
- Here's Something Americans Agree On: Sports Build Character
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Brain-Based Visual Impairment in Children
- Changing the Definition of Cerebral Palsy
- Meningitis Has a Much Greater Impact on Child Mortality Than Previously Thought
- Psychotic-Like Experiences in Adolescents Linked to Depression and Self-Destructive Behavior
- Creativity Camp Improves Adolescent Mental Health, Well-Being
- High Exposure to Everyday Chemicals During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma Risk in Children
Monday, November 18, 2024
- National Poll: Some Parents Need Support Managing Children's Anger
- Promising Daily Tablet Increases Growth in Children With Dwarfism
Friday, November 15, 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024
- Study Uncovers First Evidence of Resistance to Standard Malaria Treatment in African Children With Severe Malaria
- Standardized Autism Screening During Pediatric Well Visits Identified More, Younger Children With High Likelihood for Autism Diagnosis
- New Study Sheds Light on Language Development in Children With Hearing Loss
- Breaking Every Hour of Sedentary Time With 10 Mins of Light Exercise Significantly Reduced Blood Pressure
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Huntington's Disease Gene Also Enhances Early Brain Development and Intelligence, Study Finds
- Children's Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Diarrhea Treatment
- Early Detection, Intensive Treatment Critical for High-Risk Patients With Kawasaki Disease
- How New Therapies Are Revolutionizing the Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Monday, November 11, 2024
Friday, November 8, 2024
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
- The Salton Sea -- An Area Rich With Lithium -- Is a Hot Spot for Child Respiratory Issues
- Exposure to Particular Sources of Air Pollution Is Harmful to Children's Learning and Memory