Safety concerns biggest barrier to vaccination for parents
Most vaccine-hesitant parents aren't opposed to vaccination but simply desire to protect their children from all harms, according to a review.
Jun 10, 2026
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Systematic review identifies key barriers preventing Indian adolescents from seeking mental health care
For many adolescents in India, seeking help for anxiety, depression or emotional distress remains far more difficult than it should be. A new review led by The George Institute for Global Health finds that stigma, poor awareness ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Brain workouts both inside and outside school walls may shape dementia risk
The experiences children have in classrooms, at home and in their communities may help build a cognitive buffer that protects against or delays dementia later in life. A new University of Michigan study published in Alzheimer's ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Moderate screen time in first 3 days after concussion linked to teens' faster recovery
Moderate screen time in the first three days after concussion is linked to faster recovery, with an average 141 minutes of daily use speeding symptom resolution by 35%, according to a study of 80 concussed teens published ...
Jun 9, 2026
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How the food industry shapes your child's fussy eating
Your toddler demands a Bluey-themed yogurt and has a tantrum when offered something else. If it's not a Nutella sandwich, your child's lunchbox comes home uneaten. And the dinner table can become a battleground unless there ...
Jun 14, 2026
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Keeping kids and canines safe together
A little over a year ago, about a dozen members of the Johns Hopkins Child Injury Prevention Network logged onto their monthly Zoom call. For those working in bustling emergency departments, the meeting is a chance to brainstorm ...
Jun 9, 2026
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Using cannabis for sleep isn't harmless. A neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency
For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But what feels like a solution may be quietly making the problem worse.
Jun 11, 2026
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Nearly half the world's children exposed to three or more climate risks: UNICEF
More than 1 billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world.
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Endless scroll may raise inattention, stress in under-25s, review suggests
In contrast to classical digital media, short-video platforms are characterized by rapidly changing content, highly personalized recommendations and a targeted maximization of usage time. This is precisely where the study ...
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Not all children with early puberty need the same level of testing or treatment, says new guideline
Some subgroups of children with precocious puberty—such as older girls with slowly progressing puberty—may not need the same level of testing or treatment, according to a new Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline ...
Jun 13, 2026
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