School recess is a health necessity, not a reward, says psychologist
Cutting recess doesn't just shortchange kids on playtime. A Syracuse University researcher says it can have real consequences for their health and development.
May 20, 2026
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Children's health news
Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go a step further
Several states have joined President Donald Trump's deportation efforts and are taking federal reporting requirements to immigration authorities a step further—by using their public health agencies as arms of enforcement.
May 18, 2026
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Gut health: Why food alone won't fix childhood stunting
South Africa has a paradox when it comes to food availability. Its supermarkets are overflowing. But it continues to record high levels of stunted growth.
May 19, 2026
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After the COVID‑19 pandemic, thousands more kindergarteners faced developmental challenges
Children with special needs often experience a range of early developmental challenges that can affect their readiness for learning and their participation in school.
May 19, 2026
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A well-liked best friend can reduce an isolated child's exclusion but not their withdrawal, study finds
Elementary school can be an unforgiving place for children who are socially isolated. A close friend can be critical in helping these kids through tough times. However, a new Concordia paper published in the journal Child ...
May 20, 2026
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Wearable knee robot could help children with muscle weakness
A lightweight robotic device that facilitates neuromuscular recovery in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), helping them to stand unassisted, is published in Nature this week. Improved function persists after discontinuing ...
May 21, 2026
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Emergency mental health care costs for children in England nearly quadruple over decade
The total cost of emergency admissions for mental health among children and young people in England rose from £22.5 million in 2012/13 to £87.3 million in 2021/22, finds research published online in the journal BMJ Open.
May 19, 2026
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Teen attitudes to exercise shape fitness years later
Teenagers who see exercise as fun, social and good for their health are significantly fitter by late adolescence than those driven by competition, pressure or fear of judgment, new research led by Flinders University shows. ...
May 21, 2026
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Pediatric pulmonary rehab improves exercise ability, quality of life
New research presented at the 2026 ATS International Conference shows that pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) significantly improves functioning and quality of life in children with chronic respiratory conditions, regardless of ...
May 17, 2026
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Family-donor stem cells show safe symptom relief for 'butterfly skin' patients, trial suggests
The intravenous infusion of mesenchymal stem cells from family donors is safe and improves symptoms such as pruritus (itching), sleep disturbances, and fatigue associated with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB), ...
May 18, 2026
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