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Children's screen use tied to reduced attention, while reading boosts concentration
Children who use electronic media more frequently tend to show lower levels of attention, while independent reading is associated with better concentration. These are the findings of a survey of more than 1,000 children conducted ...
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The surprising household items putting babies and toddlers at risk
You may think your home is safe once the outlet covers are in, the baby gates are locked and the sharp corners are padded, but some of the biggest dangers to babies and toddlers aren't the ones parents can see.
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Food insecurity reported in 13.5% of US children in homes receiving benefits
Overall, 13.5% of U.S. children living in households receiving supplemental nutrition benefit programs have food insecurity (FI), according to a research brief published online Nov. 7 in Pediatrics.
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It's OK to walk away: The program saving babies' lives
Researchers invited to evaluate a U.K. program that aims to prevent shaken baby syndrome say the study offers insights that could inform support strategies for Australian parents and caregivers struggling with the stress ...
Nov 6, 2025
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New screening tool helps identify emotional needs after childhood injuries
Injuries not only cause physical harm to children but can also present psychosocial challenges for pediatric patients and their families.
Nov 6, 2025
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Early HIV treatment: Research reveals critical gaps
In an article published in The Lancet HIV, authors including Distinguished Professor Denis Nash and Professor Constantin Yiannoutsos aim to provide the most comprehensive estimates of pediatric mortality among children and ...
Nov 6, 2025
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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 ...
Nov 6, 2025
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From baby aisle to lunchbox: The rise of commercial squeeze pouch products in Australian children's diets
New research from Western Sydney University has revealed squeeze pouch products are a popular choice for school lunchboxes, despite their low nutritional value.
Nov 6, 2025
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Oral food challenges and immunotherapy offer hope for families managing food allergies in young children
Two new studies appearing in Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology and being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando shine a spotlight on oral immunotherapy ...
Nov 6, 2025
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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 ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Study finds link between eczema patterns and children's ability to outgrow food allergies
New research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting suggests that the timing of when eczema begins, as well as how long it lasts and how severe it is, may influence ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Study demonstrates how pediatric integrative medicine can be implemented within a large health system
A new study conducted by University Hospitals Connor Whole Health highlights the impact of pediatric integrative medicine services. This unique self-governing program, operating within UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Research highlights care challenges faced by children and adolescents with hereditary angioedema
Two new studies presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando shed light on how hereditary angioedema (HAE)—a rare, potentially life-threatening disease ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Network analysis maps how children receive emergency care across the US
A Northwestern Medicine-led study has established the first pediatric-specific atlas of acute care regions across the United States, offering the clearest picture of how children access emergency and inpatient services to ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Youth with neurodevelopmental conditions experience rare but elevated mortality rates
Young people with neurodevelopmental conditions face substantial and preventable health inequalities, a University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found.
Nov 5, 2025
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Premature birth and NICU stay linked to higher childhood hypertension risk
A study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center researchers shows that some preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)—even without major complications of premature birth—have a heightened risk ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Data-driven risk stratification guides childhood brain tumor treatment, reducing side effects
By analyzing data from three clinical trials treating children with the brain tumor medulloblastoma, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have designed an approach to safely reduce therapy, thereby lowering ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Study reveals stark socioeconomic and ethnic inequalities in neonatal units across England and Wales
A new study using data from all NHS neonatal units in England and Wales has found that mortality rates among babies admitted for specialist care vary significantly depending on socioeconomic background and ethnicity.
Nov 5, 2025
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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 ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Analysis of 14 million children finds COVID-19 infection poses greater heart complication risk than vaccination
A new study shows children and young people face long-lasting and higher risks of rare heart and inflammatory complications after COVID-19 infection, compared to before or without an infection. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 vaccination ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Ethical concerns and lack of data leave adolescent psychedelic therapy largely unexplored
There is a growing interest within the medical community in the use of psychedelic therapies to treat conditions ranging from depression and PTSD to anxiety and eating disorders. New research led by McGill University and ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Parental emotional support can protect children during war, even when parents suffer from PTSD
Even in the chaos of war, parents can be a shield. A new study published in the International Journal on Child Maltreatment: Research, Policy and Practice finds that parental emotional support helps protect children from ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Kids need CPR more promptly than adults following cardiac arrest
Thousands of U.S. kids each year collapse from cardiac arrest and need CPR to save their lives.
Nov 4, 2025
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Childhood blindness: Recommended realignment of prevention, medical treatment in development cooperation
International health policy and German development cooperation focus primarily on preventive measures. This is evident, for example, in diseases such as childhood blindness, which can be prevented through vaccinations or ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Prenatal exposure to specific fine particles linked to autism risk
A multi-institutional team including Health Canada researchers has found that prenatal air exposure to specific particulate matter components and early-life ozone is associated with autism spectrum disorder in Ontario children.
