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
Children of parents with severe mental illness face higher risk of cognitive difficulties, study finds
A new study led by Murdoch University has found that children of parents with severe mental illness are more likely to experience cognitive difficulties. The study, "Cognitive performance in offspring of parents with severe ...
May 20, 2026
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Sedative choice in pediatric intensive care may influence long-term neurocognitive outcomes
A new Penn Nursing study suggests that the specific sedatives used during critical illness in early childhood may have long-term implications for a child's neurocognitive development. Martha A.Q. Curley, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, ...
May 19, 2026
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Brain-wave patterns at age 9 may predict anxiety and depression
A longitudinal study tracking children over a period of seven years has identified distinct brain-wave patterns emerging from age 9 that can forecast a child's vulnerability to anxiety or depression by age 13. These predictive ...
May 19, 2026
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How different SSRIs affect metabolism in early brain development
A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that different SSRI medications affect metabolic processes in developing nerve cells in distinct ways. Alterations in energy metabolism, oxidative stress and lipid profiles suggest ...
May 19, 2026
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Kids who take risks at play make faster, smarter decisions in traffic
Children who take more risks on the playground make safe decisions more quickly when crossing a busy street. That's the central finding of a new study by researchers from UBC and Queen Maud University College in Norway, and ...
May 19, 2026
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High prevalence of gambling problems found among young elite soccer players
A new study shows that gambling is common among Swedish junior elite soccer players, including underage players. The prevalence of gambling problems is considerably higher than in the general population, while awareness of ...
May 18, 2026
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Primary care is seeing more children's mental health needs, led by a surge in anxiety
A new study led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston University, Boston Medical Center, UMass Chan Medical School, and Brown University finds that children's mental health concerns are appearing ...
May 18, 2026
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Global collaboration on Kawasaki disease key to reducing risk of serious heart conditions, say experts
International collaboration in research, diagnosis, and care is critical to reducing the risk of serious heart conditions for children with Kawasaki disease worldwide, according to a new science advisory published in the ...
May 18, 2026
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Kids with chronic stomach pain got relief when treatment changed one crucial lesson about their bodies
Chronic abdominal pain affects an estimated 10%–15% of children and is a leading cause of school absence and daily disruption for families. For many children, the experience does more than hurt—it teaches them something potentially ...
May 18, 2026
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