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AHA: Study examines impact of adequate prenatal care for congenital heart disease
For cases of mild congenital heart defects (CHDs), more prenatal visits are associated with lower probability of delivery at a cardiac center, according to a study published online Nov. 9 in JAMA Network Open to coincide ...
Nov 15, 2025
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Asbestos has been found in children's colored sand. What's the risk to kids?
Multiple schools and early learning centers in the Australian Capital Territory have shut on Friday after asbestos was found in colored sand used for children's art and sensory play. At least one school in Brisbane has also ...
Nov 15, 2025
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Online parent help program leads to less-anxious, happier children
Providing parenting help through schools led to a significant reduction in anxiety and behavioral problems among children, according to the results of a national study.
Nov 14, 2025
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Q&A: Can drinking tap water reduce how many calories children drink?
Drinking beverages sweetened with sugar can lead to obesity, cardiovascular disease, cavities, diabetes and other health problems. More than 20 years of public health campaigns significantly reduced the consumption of sugar-sweetened ...
Nov 14, 2025
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Family history key to predicting antidepressant response
A new study from Queen Mary University of London shows that a family's experience with certain medicines could help doctors predict how future generations will respond to the same drugs.
Nov 13, 2025
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Why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children, offering the clearest explanation to date of why the condition is particularly difficult to manage when ...
Nov 13, 2025
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Food insecurity linked to tumor growth in pediatric neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma remains one of the deadliest childhood malignancies, accounting for a disproportionate number of pediatric cancer deaths worldwide.
Nov 13, 2025
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Discontinuation of ADHD medication more common in children with underweight
Methylphenidate helps the brain to regulate focus and impulse control. It is the most commonly used medicine for ADHD and is the active substance in Concerta, Ritalin, Medikinet and other medicines. The tablets or capsules ...
Nov 13, 2025
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Wireless incubator enables remote monitoring of premature infants from 30 meters away
A wireless, portable incubator that could transform care for premature infants is reported in the International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics. It offers remote monitoring and automated environmental control ...
Nov 13, 2025
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Inequalities in child deaths persist across England, new national data shows
The latest national data on child deaths in England show that while overall deaths have slightly decreased, stark inequalities remain by region, ethnicity and deprivation level. The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) ...
Nov 13, 2025
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How do I know if my kid is worrying about food and their body too much? And what should I say?
Eating disorders are most likely to develop in young people aged between 12 and 25.
Nov 13, 2025
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Protecting infants against respiratory syncytial virus this winter—advice issued
As several European countries are currently detecting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, ECDC issues rapid scientific advice for policymakers and public health authorities on ways to mitigate the impact of RSV ...
Nov 13, 2025
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High blood pressure in children nearly doubled from 2000–2020, global study finds
The rate of children and adolescents experiencing high blood pressure worldwide nearly doubled between 2000 and 2020, according to a new meta-analysis published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal.
Nov 12, 2025
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Oral insulin trial marks milestone toward personalized prevention of type 1 diabetes
The Primary Oral Insulin Trial (POInT) investigates whether type 1 diabetes in at-risk children can be prevented through oral insulin treatment. First results mark an important step toward the prevention of type 1 diabetes, ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Newly identified T-cell subtype may explain treatment-resistant childhood leukemia
A new type of cancer cell that "warrants urgent investigation" has been discovered in childhood leukemia and could impact clinical care. Research into new or repurposed treatments that target this new cell type could give ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Parenting stress, rather than parental gender identity, predicts child outcomes
Children of transgender and nonbinary parents demonstrate typical behavioral and emotional development, while their parents use effective parenting techniques comparable to those of cisgender parents, according to a new study ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Youth mental health often unrecognized in health care
Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognized, according to a newly published report.
Nov 12, 2025
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Opinion: How e-cigarettes compromise children's human rights
Exposing children to e-cigarettes compromises their human rights. These products should be regulated in a way that puts children's best interests first and protects them from the harms associated with nicotine consumption ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Toys contain worrying levels of toxic elements, Brazilian study finds
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP), in collaboration with the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL), have identified high levels of toxic substances in plastic toys sold in Brazil. The study analyzed 70 ...
Nov 12, 2025
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New pediatric basic life support guidelines seek to improve outcomes, optimize care, says co-author
While sudden cardiac arrest in a child or adolescent is rare—about 20,000 cases occur each year in the U.S.—the survival rate when it happens outside of a hospital is estimated to be under 20%. Significantly improving ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Omega-3 deficit linked to ADHD symptoms in Palestinian adolescents
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are influenced by socioeconomic factors in regions affected by conflict and resource limitations, a new study focusing on non-Western populations has found. The study ...
Nov 12, 2025
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ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.
Nov 12, 2025
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Infants born with hearing loss show disruptions in brain design, underscoring the urgency of intervention
Infants born deaf or hard of hearing show adverse changes in how their brains organize and specialize, but exposure to sound and language may help them develop more normally, according to new research.
Nov 11, 2025
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Sons of mothers with type 1 diabetes show early signs of vascular dysfunction
A new study from Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University reveals that sons born to mothers with type 1 diabetes may develop early vascular dysfunction—independently of metabolic health. The finding may help shape ...
Nov 11, 2025
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Researchers develop new tool to study autism risk factors
University of Mississippi researchers have developed a new tool to help scientists study how environmental and genetic factors interact to influence autism spectrum disorder.
Nov 11, 2025
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