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Saline nasal spray alone resolves sleep-disordered breathing in nearly one-third of children, study finds
Investigators based at Monash Children's Hospital and Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne report that a once-daily intranasal saline spray resolved obstructive sleep-disordered breathing symptoms in nearly one-third of children ...
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52 kids have died from flu so far this season as child hospitalizations rise
The flu is hitting kids hard this season.
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Inside the newborn mind: Babies categorize objects in the brain at just two months old, neuroscientists discover
Babies as young as two months old are able to categorize distinct objects in their brains—much earlier than previously thought—according to new research from neuroscientists at Trinity College Dublin. The research, which ...
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A second set of eyes for nurses: Intelligent camera system helps monitor premature babies
Cambridge researchers have become the first to combine multiple image types—RGB (that mimics human vision), depth and infra-red—in a 3D camera set up to monitor premature babies in neonatal intensive care. The aim is ...
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Study tracks 2,539 teens: Most IBS symptoms ease by age 24
Two out of three adolescents with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) start adulthood without the disease, according to a long-term study that followed more than 2,500 individuals. The researchers also note that several factors ...
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Five things to know about measles
In light of a sustained surge in measles outbreaks last year, a pediatric infectious disease physician from Stanford Medicine shares key insights. After a sustained surge of measles outbreaks last year, the United States ...
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Cesarean and assisted vaginal births show similar long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes
A new population-based cohort study of more than 500,000 births in British Columbia offers reassuring evidence about the long-term safety of cesarean delivery and assisted vaginal delivery (with forceps or vacuum) when it ...
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Directory of health datasets makes it easier to navigate publicly available youth mental health data
The percentage of teens reporting sadness and hopelessness has increased over the past decade (from 28% in 2011 to 40% in 2023). Accurate information on youth mental health outcomes is critical for health improvement programs. ...
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Study tracks 1,500 youths: One-third hit or kick a parent by 24
Physical aggression by young people toward their parents occurs quite frequently—yet the subject remains taboo. Victims often struggle with shame and avoid seeking help, hoping to shield their children from repercussions. ...
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Flu cases on the rise in California; doctors urge vaccinations
With months left of flu season, influenza cases are on the rise in California and transmission is high in the San Francisco Bay Area, data shows.
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New treatment approach boosts survival in young leukemia patients
An Australian research collaboration has led to a major leap forward in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Recently published clinical trial results have shown evidence that switching part of the standard ...
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Five practical tips for talking to your children about sexuality
Canadian parents face multiple barriers to providing their children with reliable and culturally appropriate sex education, according to research published in Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare from the University of Alberta. ...
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Inadequate nutrition and lower education linked to worse outcomes for children exposed to alcohol in utero
A new study addresses the puzzle of why heavy drinking throughout pregnancy leads to widely varying outcomes for children. Even in the context of heavy and consistent prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), children may be severely ...
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Hair cortisol may complement behavior tests to gauge long-term stress in autism
Autistic children may be nonverbal or not have the words or other typical communication strategies to clearly explain their feelings. Researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW Sydney have found that ...
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Q&A: Psychologist offers guidance on new screen time recommendations for children
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released updated guidelines on digital ecosystems for children and adolescents, mostly shifting away from firm screen time limits to a more nuanced approach focused on the ...
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EU agency proposes toxin dose limits in powdered milk
The EU's food safety agency on Monday proposed reference doses for a toxin sometimes found in powdered milk following recalls in dozens of countries.
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Playing outside in winter: Tips from a pediatrician to keep kids warm, safe
Heading outside for some wintertime fun like sledding, throwing snowballs or ice skating can be a sure-fire cure for cabin fever. It's also a great way for kids to get the 60 minutes of daily exercise they need. Just be sure ...
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More baby milk recalls in France after new toxin rules
Two infant formula manufacturers withdrew batches from the market on Monday after France imposed stricter limits on acceptable levels of a toxin that can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
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Neighborhood violence linked to higher substance use among one in four US teens
One in four U.S. adolescents is exposed to violence in their neighborhood, and those teens are more than twice as likely to use cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs to cope, according to a new study from the University of Texas ...
Jan 31, 2026
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Fever rates elevated after powered intracapsular tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy
Powered intracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (PITA) is associated with higher rates of fever one week postoperatively compared with cold adenotonsillectomy in children, according to a study published online Dec. ...
Jan 31, 2026
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France tightens infant formula rules after toxin scare
France has said it will impose stricter limits on the acceptable level of a toxin called cereulide in infant formula after potentially contaminated products were recalled in over 60 countries.
Jan 31, 2026
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RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs. The paper ...
Jan 30, 2026
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Non-children's hospitals more commonly use imaging exposing children to ionizing radiation
Imaging modalities that expose children to ionizing radiation are used more frequently at non-children's hospitals compared with children's hospitals, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in the Journal of the American ...
Jan 30, 2026
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Sleep-disordered breathing affects many neonates with myelomeningocele, study finds
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) affects more than half of neonates with myelomeningocele, with prematurity independently linked to higher apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), in adjusted models, according to a study published in ...
Jan 30, 2026
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