Avoid intentional screen time for under-twos, research urges
Using screens during the first 1001 days of life can lead to developmental concerns for the next generation, researchers warn.
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Children's health news
More children are getting diseases like celiac disease, diabetes and Crohn's in Norway
More children are getting diseases such as celiac disease, type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than before, research shows. IBD is a term for conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Bike infrastructure is expanding in Canada, but access remains uneven
Children and older adults are consistently less likely to live near bike lanes, a new study that mapped cycling infrastructure in three Canadian cities over a decade found.
Jun 29, 2026
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What adolescents and young adults with cancer want researchers to know
Cancer cases among adolescents and young adults in Canada are increasing, with nearly 10,000 cases last year alone. People between the ages of 15 and 39 have been referred to as cancer's "lost tribe" and "forgotten generation" ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Mixed messages: Why media advice about teen sleep can leave parents fatigued
Many of us are now all too familiar with media headlines telling us how to sleep better.
Jun 29, 2026
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Study reveals how early-life cellular process helps shape lifelong immune health
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have uncovered a critical link between the immune system in early life and its function in adulthood. The study, published in Science Immunology, identifies a new role for ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Exploring the lasting harms of social isolation in adolescence
How do social experiences during adolescence promote empathetic, helpful behavior? In a study appearing in eNeuro, Yi Zuo, from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and colleagues used mice to explore how social isolation ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Two treatments help avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, a common pediatric eating disorder, trial shows
The first randomized, controlled trial for a common childhood eating disorder has shown how therapists and parents can help those struggling with the condition, known as avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID.
Jun 29, 2026
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Fatal rabies case with no visible wound shows why bat contact alone should trigger immediate vaccination, experts say
Ontario's first fatal rabies case since 1967 provides critical guidance to help prevent deaths from rabies in future cases. The article was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Jun 29, 2026
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Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages but improper dosing leads to real harms
Melatonin—a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in America—continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave people uncertain about its safety.
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