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Frequent social media use could impact child development
Regular social media use across early adolescence is related to worse reading and vocabulary development over time, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The findings are published in the Journal of Research ...
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Researchers uncover the driving force behind a lethal infant brain tumor
An international team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, McGill University and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has discovered what drives the growth of a lethal pediatric ...
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ADHD medication in childhood may reduce later psychosis risk, study finds
A new study, led by scientists at University College Dublin and the University of Edinburgh, has found that commonly prescribed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication in childhood may lower the long-term ...
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ZR fusion protein sways normal brain cell development toward cancer growth, study reveals
A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions reveal in the journal Nature a novel mechanism that drives the development ...
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Study reveals early developmental gaps in twins compared to siblings
The researchers emphasize that these differences are a result of the unique environment for twins—such as sharing parental attention and resources—rather than a reflection of parenting quality. The study, published in ...
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Simple antiseptic can reduce newborn infections, review of trials finds
A new review finds that chlorhexidine likely cuts umbilical cord infection rates by about 29% in low- and middle-income countries, and may reduce newborn deaths. The review appears in the Cochrane Database of Systematic ...
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Form of infant leukemia caused by NUTM1 gene rearrangements found to be highly treatable
Despite a host of checks and balances that usually prevent harmful genetic mutations, sometimes mistakes happen, with serious consequences. Now, researchers from Japan elucidate how a common mutation underlying a common childhood ...
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Study shows prenatal stressors are independently associated with more infant inflexibility
A study of 1,585 pregnant women during the COVID-19 era reveals that prenatal risk as defined by a multitude of maternal psychosocial stressors is associated with greater infant inflexibility and difficulty with routines ...
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Cognitive, linguistic deficits in kindergarten linked to dyslexia risk
Cognitive-linguistic deficits in kindergarten are associated with an increased risk for early- and late-emerging dyslexia, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.
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Living with dogs: Examining asthma outcomes in children
Living with a dog does not seem to worsen long-term asthma severity in children with allergic asthma, but may increase the risk of asthma exacerbations slightly, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden that ...
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Premature placental separation may increase child's risk of heart disease by age 28
The risk of developing early cardiovascular disease or dying from cardiovascular disease by the age of 28 was about 4.6 times higher among people born to mothers who had a placental abruption during their pregnancy. This ...
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Youth in foster care with disabilities may need tailored services that support the transition into adulthood
In the U.S., youth with disabilities make up 32% of the foster care population. Youth in foster care ages 16–21 who are transitioning into adulthood with disabilities face an increased risk of unemployment, low self-esteem, ...
Mar 25, 2026
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ER triage for children's mental health misses the mark more often than not, study suggests
In emergency medicine, triage differentiates patients who require immediate attention from those who can safely wait for care. When it comes to children's mental or behavioral health, however, triage scores were found to ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Parenting programs can improve well-being for families from diverse backgrounds
Evidence-based parenting programs delivered through community organizations can support family well-being and should be considered as part of wider strategies to reduce health inequalities, a UCL study has found. In a paper ...
Mar 24, 2026
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How inflammation drives bone loss in an aggressive childhood leukemia
A rare form of leukemia known as TCF3::HLF-positive B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) sits among the most aggressive blood cancers seen in children. The disease causes a rapid buildup of abnormal blood cells, but ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Prolonged war linked to widespread PTSD and suicidal behavior in Ukrainian children
An international research team led by the Research Center for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku, Finland, reviewed the available evidence on the mental health of Ukrainian children and adolescents. Their scoping ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Screening, preventive treatment program reduces TB incidence 83% among Tibetan children in northern India
A recently released prospective analysis of the first eight years of the Johns Hopkins Medicine-led Zero TB in Kids program shows that significant reduction of tuberculosis (TB) transmission and burden (the total impact of ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Why social media bans won't make parenting teenagers easier
Countries around the world, including France, Spain and Malaysia, are planning to follow Australia in enacting a ban on young people using social media. And now the U.K. is considering moving in the same direction.
Mar 24, 2026
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Half of psychologists assessing for ADHD don't follow the diagnostic guidelines, new study shows
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that develops during childhood and affects 6%–10% of kids and 2%–6% of adults.
Mar 24, 2026
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Hospital audit finds siblings of children with serious conditions are overlooked, lack support
Imagine spending years living on the edge of your family's story. You know something is wrong with your brother or sister. You see the hospital visits and medication routines, the quiet worry on your parents' faces. You piece ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Early life adversity can increase cardiovascular risks, research shows
Faced with a traumatic situation, a child's biology responds in the only way it can, shunting all resources toward survival. Unfortunately, that might also mean taking resources away from the processes that lead to healthy, ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Study shows COVID-19 disrupted young children's executive function development
Executive function skills are a set of inter-related processes that support attention, self-control, and goal-directed behavior. Executive function has been linked to positive outcomes across multiple domains of development. ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Study warns fluoride bans may raise tooth decay in children
Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis suggests. Researchers estimate that if five states stop adding fluoride to public water, more than 132,000 ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Children with obesity are at risk of illness despite normal test results, study shows
Children living with obesity but showing no signs of metabolic complications still have a significantly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and abnormal blood lipid levels later in life. A new ...
Mar 23, 2026
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Initial tests find lead in children's fast-fashion clothing
Fast fashion is an inexpensive way to dress rapidly growing kids. But preliminary research has found that the fabric in some of these items contains an unwanted, toxic ingredient: lead. After testing several shirts from different ...
Mar 23, 2026
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