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Quick CPR from lay rescuers can nearly double survival for children after cardiac arrest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed within five minutes of a child's heart stopping nearly doubled their chances of survival, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's ...
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Adenotonsillectomy improves sleep architecture, respiratory outcomes in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
For pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), adenotonsillectomy (T&A) significantly improves sleep architecture and respiratory outcomes, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in Laryngoscope.
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How common is sexually abusive behavior between children? How should daycare centers respond?
Parents have spoken about harrowing cases of their young children being abused by other children in daycare centers, as part of an ABC investigation into the New South Wales sector.
Nov 1, 2025
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FDA restricts use of kids' fluoride supplements citing emerging health risks
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday moved to limit the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children's teeth, the latest action by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his deputies against a chemical ...
Nov 1, 2025
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Imaging study shows how brains go off-track in rare childhood disorder
Researchers at the VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology have visualized how brain network development is altered in a model of KCNQ2-related developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, a rare childhood brain disorder. ...
Oct 31, 2025
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From battlefield to home: How war fuels family aggression
Families exposed to war and political violence are more likely to behave aggressively toward each other, impacting all areas of children's lives even after the immediate threat of armed conflict has passed, new University ...
Oct 31, 2025
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COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 while pregnant face an elevated risk of developmental disorders by the time they turn 3 years old, including speech delays, autism, motor disorders, and other developmental delays, ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Cartoon-based diabetes education can enhance children's knowledge and physical activity
Researchers at University of Tsukuba reported that using manga as an educational tool in diabetes instruction for children can be equally effective as traditional lectures in enhancing diabetes-related knowledge and engagement ...
Oct 31, 2025
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How Staph aureus reshapes immune system in children with rare genetic skin disorder
Scientists have demonstrated for the first time how Staphylococcus aureus—a leading cause of skin infections—reshapes the immune system's inflammatory responses in children with a rare skin condition.
Children's views could help shape better mask design
A new study from the Durham University Psychology Department has found that children's views on the design and comfort of air pollution masks could be key to encouraging their regular use.
Oct 30, 2025
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The hidden dangers of vapes: Study reveals chemicals, risks and teen use
Recent testing by a Virginia Commonwealth University forensic toxicology research lab is uncovering the hidden dangers of vapes and cannabis products used by more than a million school-age children across the country each ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Puberty: The signs, stages and when to see a doctor
Puberty is the time when children's bodies start to make hormones that lead to physical changes and signs of maturation.
Oct 30, 2025
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Better vision test enables precise detection of eye disorders in toddlers
The development of a new tool for testing the eyesight of children under three could mean more children receive treatment for vision difficulties earlier, leading to positive effects on learning and development.
Oct 30, 2025
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How autism rates are rising, and why that could lead to more inclusive communities
I can say from personal experience that being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder can feel very isolating. Increasingly, however, it's not unusual.
Oct 30, 2025
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Gene therapy may offer new hope for infants with rare, fatal disorder
In 1962, a pediatric neurology resident at Columbia's Neurological Institute and his colleagues in the College of Physicians and Surgeons published a detailed paper in Pediatrics describing a new syndrome of neurodegeneration ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Q&A: Customizing communication for children with visual impairment
A Penn State alumna turned faculty member is working to help improve communication solutions for children with a brain-based visual impairment.
Oct 30, 2025
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Study shows Australian preterm birth prevention program is working
New data has shown that an initiative to reduce preterm births in Australia has led to a significant decrease in rates of potentially harmful early birth and improved pregnancy outcomes for women across the country.
Oct 29, 2025
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In analysis of US emergency departments, pediatric access to high-readiness hospitals declined modestly
U.S. hospitals vary widely in their readiness to provide high-quality emergency care for children, which translates into differing outcomes for critically ill and injured children. Several groups have launched efforts to ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Talk therapy overcomes massive stigma in developing countries
Americans are going to therapy in droves, but that's not the case across the globe. In some countries, particularly developing nations, there is often still a stigma around seeking mental health support.
Oct 29, 2025
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Early cannabis use linked to health problems
Adolescents who start using cannabis early and often are more likely to need health care for both mental and physical problems as they enter adulthood, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers.
Oct 28, 2025
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Missing nutrient in breast milk may explain health challenges in children of women with HIV
A new UCLA study reveals that breast milk from women living with HIV contains significantly lower levels of tryptophan, an essential amino acid likely important for infant immune function, growth, and brain development. This ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Global drop in parental trust in childhood vaccines linked to measles resurgence
An international study led by the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee at Bar-Ilan University reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a diminishing public trust in childhood vaccines, resulting in declining ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Trauma exposure, traumatic stress common in adolescents
Trauma exposure and traumatic stress are common among adolescents, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in Pediatrics.
Oct 28, 2025
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Do Halloween treats hype kids up? Here's how to make sure you (all) get a good night's sleep
Halloween has been growing in popularity in Australia over recent years, with more families embracing the fun of dressing up and trick-or-treating.
Oct 28, 2025
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'Sleep ALL night' program helps children with leukemia sleep better during treatment
Disrupted sleep is a common, often overlooked problem for pediatric patients being treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). To address this issue, researchers at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders ...
Oct 27, 2025
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