Climate change‑related heat increases the risk of premature birth in 13 countries: New study
Picture a sweltering summer's day. Now imagine enduring the heat while eight months pregnant. Uncomfortable, to say the absolute least.
May 26, 2026
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Population Characteristics: News and Research on Child Health
MeSH tree: N01.400.225
Well-being of 11 million American children threatened in recent years by criminally charged family members
A cross-sectional study of more than 76 million American children by researchers has found that approximately 15%—or over 11 million—of the children had a family member who was criminally charged within the past five years, ...
May 12, 2026
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Schools have cut recess for years. Why new pediatric guidance says that should change
Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages.
May 11, 2026
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Centering children's voices in health research
Across much of modern health research, children are measured—but not always heard. For much of the past half-century, health research has prioritized the quantitative—numbers, test results, trial outcomes, statistical significance—driving ...
Feb 23, 2026
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'Bird's nest parenting' may help keep a child's life stable after parents have separated
When a family breaks up, many children lose their stable home and have to adjust to living between several households. This lifestyle can be exhausting for the child and can exacerbate stress and health problems associated ...
Jan 28, 2026
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How does grandparental care affect children's health?
Research published in Health Economics indicates that regular childcare provided by grandparents can ease the pressures on parents but may have some negative impacts on children's health.
Dec 17, 2025
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Shared decision-making with a child's physician is less common for immigrant parents, finds study
For people who grew up in the United States, navigating health care can be complicated and intimidating, according to Sawsan Salah, a doctoral candidate in biobehavioral health at Penn State. Those complications may be magnified ...
Nov 10, 2025
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Integrating children's health into climate adaptation measures
A Weill Cornell Medicine investigator and other members of a technical advisory group to the World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund have outlined measures that nations can take to ensure that children's ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Focusing on children's first 1,001 days can build neighborhood support for migrant families
The UK government's new ten-year health plan for England prioritizes tackling health inequalities through local preventive measures. One promising approach is to build on the strengths of migrant families by fostering neighborhood ...
Sep 10, 2025
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Junk food 'avoids advertising regulation' with top level UK sports sponsorship
Junk food firms have more than 90 current sponsorship deals within top UK sports amid growing concerns over their impact on public health, finds an investigation published by The BMJ.
Jul 9, 2025
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