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Immunology

COVID-19 vaccination linked to reduced infections in children with eczema

Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, may experience fewer infections and allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research presented at the 2025 American College ...

Immunology

Peanut patch treatment continues to help toddlers safely build tolerance over three years

New research presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offers encouraging news for parents of young children with peanut allergies. A long-term study ...

Pediatrics

Programs aimed at reducing pollution can benefit infant health

Because policies to address pollution are costly to implement and impose social burdens, it is important to understand the full benefits of pollution-reducing programs. An article in Health Economics provides compelling evidence ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

How teen friendships may predict self harm

Most of us know what it's like to be a teenager at school—and how it feels to fit into (or fall outside of) a school's social hierarchy. This typically includes some version of the popular kids, the loners and the in-betweeners, ...

Pediatrics

Texts about healthier eating may help prevent childhood obesity

According to recent estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in five children in the United States is affected by obesity. Research has shown obesity often begins in infancy, emphasizing the ...

Overweight & Obesity

Genetic test predicts obesity in childhood

What if we could prevent people from developing obesity? The World Obesity Federation expects more than half the global population to develop overweight or obesity by 2035. However, treatment strategies such as lifestyle ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

How social media can help abuse survivors heal

New research from The University of Texas at Arlington reveals that social media platforms can play a potentially life-saving role for young people navigating difficult circumstances at home.

Pediatrics

Recommended immunization schedules explained

Experts in vaccines and vaccination—including pediatricians—work together throughout the year to update the Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for ages 18 years or younger.