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Baby conversations begin before words, with adults' immediate replies shaping speech
Before babies learn to speak, they're having actual conversations with their parents, whether the parents realize it or not. A coo. A babble. A squeal. Inevitably, an adult will make noises back or respond with baby talk: ...
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What happens when someone's chromosomes, sex hormones and body don't align?
I teach a university course called Hormones and Behaviour. What surprises students is that biological sex is not produced by a single switch. What surprises me is that many students have never been taught this before. It ...
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Childhood survival linked to socio-economic status in EU study
Swansea University researchers have led a major European study investigating how socioeconomic circumstances influence survival among children born with major congenital anomalies.
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How to prevent and recognize iron deficiency in toddlers
The devastating recent deaths of three toddlers in Queensland, linked to low iron levels, have understandably left many parents wondering whether their own child is getting enough iron. The good news is that life-threatening ...
Aug 14, 2026
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A novel intervention to potentially improve the outcome of children with malnutrition
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have uncovered an intervention that could potentially improve outcomes for children with malnutrition, a condition that contributes to nearly half of ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Silent Strep A infections may explain immunity gained by adulthood
Exposure to Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) that causes mild or no symptoms can trigger the body's immune response and naturally build protection, potentially solving a nearly 100-year-old mystery of immunity.
Aug 13, 2026
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Why children often eat less in hot weather—and when parents should worry
If your child suddenly starts picking at meals during a spell of hot weather, it can be unsettling. But a smaller appetite for a few days can be a normal response to heat, particularly if your child is drinking well, has ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Got ice‑cream brain freeze? Here's what is happening
With temperatures forecast to reach around 37°C (99°F) in places, reaching for an ice cream or an icy drink might seem like an excellent idea. There is, however, one small hazard to eating your frozen treat with too much ...
Aug 13, 2026
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School-based hybrid tools can improve youth well-being, but research gaps persist
Children and youth face rising mental health challenges in an increasingly digital world, especially those from marginalized populations. A new systematic review and meta-analysis of universal digital mental health interventions, ...
Aug 13, 2026
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New study closes critical gap in autism therapy for children
Families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can face immense daily burdens due to a combination of severe food selectivity, motor impairments, sensory dysregulation and social challenges. In clinical practice, ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Could the risk of schizophrenia be identified years before the first symptoms appear?
A study examined the brains of children at increased risk of developing schizophrenia to determine whether signs of vulnerability can be detected during childhood. The findings suggest that subtle brain differences may emerge ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Sensory overload in kids has distinct neurobiological roots
Overreactions to ordinary sensory stimuli—a scratchy shirt tag, a roaring vacuum cleaner, an unfamiliar smell—are commonly associated with autism. But in fact, an estimated 15% to 20% of children experience such reactions, ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Medical misinformation is putting children at risk, New Zealand study warns
Medical misinformation may delay treatment for children, a case report warns. The New Zealand study describes the case of a 9-year-old girl who developed serious complications when her parents did not follow the course of ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Personalized T-cell therapy eliminates detectable metastatic kidney tumor in adolescent after multiple relapses
Researchers and physicians at the Hopp Children's Cancer Center Heidelberg (KiTZ) and other leading cancer centers report an exceptional treatment outcome in an adolescent with an advanced, treatment-resistant kidney tumor. ...
Aug 12, 2026
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Leucovorin prescriptions for children rise 46% after federal officials' autism claims
Leucovorin prescriptions for children spiked after federal officials claimed the drug was an effective treatment for autism during a September 2025 press conference, according to a new Michigan Medicine-led study published ...
Aug 12, 2026
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For the tiniest patients, new tech brings clearer MRI images
Some of medicine's smallest patients can present its biggest imaging challenges. An infant's heart can be as small as a walnut, beating rapidly inside a body that will change dramatically as the child grows. Yet much of the ...
Aug 12, 2026
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Machine learning approach could bring greater certainty to prenatal genetic testing
Advances in genome sequencing are giving more families access to prenatal genetic testing and new information about an unborn baby's health, including whether genetic changes may be linked to a neurodevelopmental condition.
Aug 12, 2026
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Lead-contaminated soil tracked indoors can create hazardous indoor conditions even in houses without lead paint
Lead contamination in soil tracked inside homes can cause dangerous indoor lead dust levels even in residences with no interior lead-based paint, according to researchers with the Rutgers Environmental, Occupational and Health ...
Aug 12, 2026
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Genomic newborn screening could identify some children at risk for early cancers
A large population-based study led by researchers at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and Mass General Brigham suggests that genetic testing added to routine newborn screening could identify ...
Aug 12, 2026
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Early engagement with WIC services predicts continued participation in the program
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, found that how families engage with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) during the first months after a child's ...
Aug 12, 2026
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Schools must adapt to extreme heat in a warming world, report urges
Heat waves pose a growing threat to learning, health and well-being in schools as extreme heat becomes more frequent and intense across the United States, finds a report by the American Psychological Association and the Network ...
Aug 12, 2026
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New study finds hexavalent vaccine could make India's immunization program more efficient and family-friendly
A study appearing in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics found that introducing the hexavalent (six-in-one) vaccine into India's Universal Immunization Program (UIP) could improve the efficiency of the country's childhood ...
Aug 12, 2026
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U.S. vaccine policy shift may undermine childhood immunization and outbreak prevention
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that recasts the country's childhood vaccination policy to "support maximal parental choice."
Aug 12, 2026
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New research shows nearly half of U.S. pre-K-12 schools are near environmental hazard sites
More than 3 million children enrolled in pre-K–12 schools in the U.S. attend a school located within a quarter mile of a known environmental hazard site tracked by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Aug 12, 2026
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The real world risk of AI breastfeeding advice
For sleep-deprived nursing moms, artificial intelligence may feel like a lifeline. In fact, a new national survey from Orlando Health reveals if women ages 18 to 44 had an urgent breastfeeding question or concern, half (51%) ...
Aug 12, 2026
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