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Loneliness and anxiety fuel smartphone and social media addiction in 'night owls,' new study finds
Young adult "night owls" (or "evening types"—those who prefer to stay up late) are significantly more at risk of developing problematic relationships with smartphones and social media, according to a new study.
Sep 19, 2025
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Study finds no extra benefit from well-known children's mental health program
A new study from The University of Manchester has found that a well-known mental health intervention for children may be no more effective than the usual social and emotional learning (SEL) programs already being taught in ...
Sep 19, 2025
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New study may help uncover the true impact of childhood lead exposure
Lead exposure in childhood may be even more dangerous for cognitive development and school performance than previously thought, according to a new analysis led by data scientist Joe Feldman.
Sep 19, 2025
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Study shows promising quality of life for those with Down syndrome and congenital heart defects
Adults with both Down syndrome and congenital heart defects, also known as congenital heart disease (CHD), are showing remarkable resilience despite facing significant medical challenges, according to a new MUSC study published ...
Sep 19, 2025
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CDC's new vaccine advisers recommend splitting up MMRV shot
On September 18th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory committee voted to make a significant change to the nation's childhood vaccine schedule during its first gathering since members were handpicked ...
Sep 19, 2025
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Most donor-conceived children are told of their biological origins, research reveals
Four out of five parents tell their donor-conceived children about their biological origins, according to new research out of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
Sep 19, 2025
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CDC vaccine panel votes against Merck shot for kids under 4
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s hand-selected vaccine advisers voted to change the way immunizations are given to millions of U.S. children each year, recommending a tweak to the standard schedule that cast a large shadow over the ...
Sep 19, 2025
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Study: Tirzepatide improves blood sugar control in children with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
New research shows that the diabetes/obesity medication tirzepatide can cause clinically meaningful improvements in blood sugar control and weight loss in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes aged 10–17 years whose ...
Sep 18, 2025
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Does your child need more protein? The answer is probably not
Protein is everywhere nowadays. From yogurt to breakfast cereal, bread to pasta or even chocolate bars, the obsession with making sure we get enough protein has seemingly taken over our diets.
Sep 18, 2025
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Storytelling a unique approach to research racism and mental health in children
Seeing your child in emotional distress is an overwhelming fear for any parent. Layer on language barriers and cultural differences, and it becomes an even bigger block to knowing where and how to get the mental health supports ...
Sep 18, 2025
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Researchers boost widespread use of dental varnish across pediatric network
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated how a multifaceted intervention approach significantly improved the rate of dental varnish applications to help strengthen tooth enamel and prevent ...
Sep 18, 2025
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Shining a light on the developing brain: How parental separation shapes us
The relationships we form as adults often echo those we had with our parents. According to attachment theory—one of the most influential frameworks in contemporary psychology—this is no coincidence: The attachment between ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Getting a puppy can pose mental health challenges alongside benefits for families
A survey study of families with puppies in the UK has identified multiple mental health challenges alongside benefits of ownership for adults and kids alike, suggesting that a mental health boost should not be the main motivator ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Autistic children more likely to experience persistent stomach problems
Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers. That's the finding of a new UC Davis MIND Institute study published in Autism. ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Does your child have social anxiety? Here's how you can help
It's common for adolescents to feel nervous or shy around others. But how their parents treat them may help ease or worsen their social anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
Sep 17, 2025
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Sexual health gaps persist for migrant youth in Canada, despite lower rates of sexual activity
A new UBC-led study finds that migrant youth in Canada are less likely to be sexually active than their Canadian-born peers—but among those who are, contraception use is declining. The findings point to systemic barriers ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Integrating behavioral health services in pediatric primary care could reduce psychosocial symptoms
Research led by the Transforming and Expanding Access to Mental Health Care Universally in Pediatrics (TEAM UP) Scaling and Sustainability Center of Boston Medical Center (BMC) finds that children who receive behavioral health ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Decline in rescue breathing CPR linked to higher death rates for children
Cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood properly, cutting off oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. In these emergencies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help keep blood and oxygen moving until ...
Sep 16, 2025
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As pesticides and wildfires rise, kids with cancer need resources
A growing body of research ties environmental pollutants to worse health and shorter life spans for childhood cancer survivors. Yet medical providers lack sufficient resources to address these risks with patients, a recent ...
Sep 16, 2025
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What babies' cries really tell us, and why maternal instinct is a myth
The sound slices through the quiet of the night: a muffled sob, then a hiccup, quickly escalating into a high-pitched, frantic wail. For any parent or caregiver, this is a familiar, urgent call to action. But what is it a ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Mom's pregnancy diet may disrupt children's gut health
A high-sugar, high-fat diet during pregnancy may do more than affect a mom's health—it can also trigger inflammation and gut dysfunction in their children, new research suggests. The study, published in the American Journal ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Why some social media sites are linked to risky sexual behavior in young teens
If young teens use social media to learn about sexual health, it is better if they use sites like YouTube rather than ones like Snapchat, a new study shows.
Sep 16, 2025
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RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel expected to recommend delaying hepatitis B shot for children
A key federal vaccine advisory panel whose members were recently replaced by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to vote to recommend delaying until age 4 the hepatitis B vaccine that's currently ...
Sep 16, 2025
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One in three young people surveyed expect to need mental health support in coming year
The majority (64%) of young adults in Britain say they have experienced mental health difficulties, with a third (32%) expecting to need support in the coming year, according to polling commissioned from YouGov by UCL's Grand ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Agreeing to a tracheostomy for your sick baby is traumatic—but it's not the hardest decision families have to make
Pam Thomson-Kai's son Sawyer was just 7 months old when he stopped breathing. He was rushed to hospital, where he was revived and put on a breathing machine. Then the doctors asked his parents whether they could give him ...
Sep 16, 2025
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