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Link between parents' and children's weight is mostly genetic, study finds
The association between parents' body mass index (BMI) and their children's childhood BMI may be primarily due to genetic inheritance rather than any direct biological effect of parental weight during pregnancy, according ...
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Family-based behavioral treatment for children can prevent metabolic disease later in life
Every parent wants to raise healthy kids who then grow up to become healthy adults. But when a third of children in the U.S. are either overweight or obese, that goal seems increasingly elusive. A new University at Buffalo ...
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Low-cost AI could transform health care logistics in low- and middle-income countries
Managing a medical supply chain in low- and middle-income countries can mean navigating a landscape prone to extreme and unexpected disruptions. In Sierra Leone, for instance, external forces ranging from an attempted military ...
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Anatomically accurate digital twin of 2-year-old's brain uncovers neural signatures linked to autism
For decades, researchers have been trying to understand the biological roots of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a common neurodevelopmental condition that shapes how people communicate, learn and interact with the world. ...
Keeping HIV at bay: New approach explores broadly neutralizing antibodies to treat infants
In the ongoing effort to find new therapeutics for infants born infected with the human immunodeficiency virus, an international team of investigators has discovered that babies can tolerate treatment with anti-HIV antibodies.
Naturally shed baby teeth may hold the key to understanding how early-life exposures shape health
"Primary teeth provide a unique timeline of early life," Dr. Synnøve Stokke Jensen at the University of Bergen says. "They preserve information from pregnancy and childhood that cannot be captured retrospectively in other ...
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Children's mental health crisis risks fueling 'lost generation'
Health experts warn that children's mental health in England has reached crisis levels, as a new report reveals children in the North are more likely to experience mental health difficulties than those in the South, according ...
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Scientists discover ancient neurons that control attention
Neurons tucked away in an ancient part of the brain control the ability to pay attention by suppressing distractions and directing focus. The discovery of these neurons in mice by Johns Hopkins University researchers, in ...
Jun 22, 2026
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E-scooter injuries a growing toll on hospitals
New research examining almost 4,700 e-scooter-related emergency department presentations in the state of Victoria found injuries among children ages 2 to 14 rose from 64 cases in 2022 to 263 in 2025, even though children ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Drinking juice, soda during childhood may increase the risk of high blood pressure
Drinking fruit juice and sugar-sweetened beverages from childhood through adulthood may be linked to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure as an adult, according to new research published today in the American ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Advice for physicians on supporting teens and young adults living with cancer
Adolescents and young adults (AYA) living with and beyond cancer have unique needs and perspectives that clinicians should be aware of when providing health care. A practice article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal ...
Jun 22, 2026
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The mystery of the eye disease that can blind infants
The eye disease known as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) can make infants permanently blind if they are not treated. But there are big differences in how often Norwegian hospitals actually provide this treatment. "These ...
Jun 21, 2026
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Down syndrome isn't a tragedy, but misinformation about it is
For more than a century, people with Down syndrome have been defined by what medicine says they cannot do. That framing has consequences. It shapes the information families receive during prenatal screening, the choices they ...
Jun 21, 2026
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How co-parenting reduces overall parental stress
As a child and adolescent development researcher with a social work background, University of Delaware Assistant Professor Jin Yao Kwan understands how true the familiar proverb "it takes a village to raise a child" is for ...
Jun 21, 2026
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How a 45‑minute family exercise session could boost thinking skills
Getting enough exercise is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Yet many people around the world are not active enough. Around 1 in 3 adults fail to meet the recommended levels of physical activity, ...
Jun 20, 2026
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For babies hospitalized with bronchiolitis, lying on stomach shows no clear benefit over lying on back
Placing a baby on their stomach in the prone position can help them breathe more comfortably. With the chest facing down and the back facing up, this position takes pressure off the lungs, allowing for better oxygen exchange ...
Gene therapy shows promise in ARC syndrome, a deadly childhood liver disease
A new gene therapy has been used to successfully treat a deadly childhood liver disease in mice that model the disease, according to researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital. Arthrogryposis, renal dysfunction and ...
Jun 19, 2026
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How blood flow shapes lung health in children with heart disease
A study led by UTSW sheds light on why children with certain complex congenital heart defects are at risk for long-term lung complications and points to a potential path for improving outcomes.
Jun 19, 2026
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Videos help new dads learn about infant safety before bringing newborn home
Brief videos shown in the hospital newborn nursery may be an effective way to educate first-time fathers on infant care topics, such as safe sleep, infant crying and car safety, according to a pilot study published in the ...
Jun 19, 2026
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Teenagers whose parents are more distracted by phones may be more insecure
We worry about the time kids spend using screens—but what if the time their caregivers spend on phones is also harmful? Scientists working on digital mental health noticed increasing reports of teenagers struggling with their ...
Jun 18, 2026
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New anticancer vaccine shows early success in targeting neuroblastoma
A new study from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences demonstrates a novel approach in anticancer vaccine development. The results, published in Molecular Therapy Oncology, present the first preclinical evidence ...
Jun 18, 2026
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A diet-derived nutrient in breast milk may shape immune development
Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), the most abundant trans fatty acid found in human breast milk, helps boost immune system development and has long-lasting effects on immune system health in mice, according to a new study by researchers ...
Jun 18, 2026
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What brain waves reveal about language in autistic children
UNIGE scientists have discovered that children with autism exhibit different brain patterns depending on their language abilities. This discovery could improve predictions of their language development.
Jun 18, 2026
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Caregivers of children hospitalized for cancer, blood disorders at risk for food insecurity, researchers find
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine found caregivers of children hospitalized for cancer and blood disorders may experience food insecurity during their child's stay, even if they don't face that issue ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Researchers identify proteins fueling rare childhood leukemia, revealing new treatment strategy
Indiana University School of Medicine cancer researchers have identified a potential way to use existing, accessible drugs to combat juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) by targeting a specific inflammatory pathway. The ...
Jun 18, 2026
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