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The effects of child abuse may be connected to changes in development, body regulation, study suggests
Children who experienced abuse or neglect displayed disrupted development and decreased ability to maintain stable function of internal bodily systems, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department ...
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High-fat diets during pregnancy may worsen severe GI illness in preterm babies
A new mouse study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center researchers suggests a link between a high-fat prenatal diet and induction of potentially deadly symptoms of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature babies. Findings ...
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Emergency surgery after childhood injury carries nearly sixfold higher death risk in poorer countries
Children who need life-saving emergency surgery after a serious injury are almost six times more likely to die in poorer countries than in wealthier ones, according to an international study led by the University of Cambridge.
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Cash prescription program associated with significant reductions in infant maltreatment investigations
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics provides rigorous, population-level evidence that Michigan State University's Rx Kids program, the nation's first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, is associated ...
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Children of mothers who work nonstandard hours face greater vulnerability
New research from the University of St Andrews has prompted calls for additional support for mothers of young children who work "nonstandard hours," i.e. evenings, nights, and weekends.
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Controlled peanut intake may reduce allergies in toddlers
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have successfully treated children aged 1–3 years with peanut allergies. The children slowly became accustomed to eating peanuts by consuming small amounts of them daily, which were gradually ...
May 6, 2026
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Why melatonin shouldn't be a bedtime go-to for kids
If your child has trouble falling asleep, you are not alone. And when a child does not sleep well, it can affect everyone's sleep in the home. Many families are looking for a simple solution, and melatonin often feels like ...
May 6, 2026
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Teens view cannabis as less harmful than alcohol, vapes and cigarettes
Adolescents in California consistently perceive cannabis as less harmful than other commonly used substances, according to a new study analyzing data from two large statewide school surveys. Shu-Hong Zhu, Ph.D., professor ...
May 6, 2026
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Rapid genomic testing helps 1,100 families worldwide target treatment for rare childhood disease
An international partnership designed to improve equality in access to genomic medicine for a rare disease has now provided potentially life-saving genetic testing for over 1,100 families across the world.
May 6, 2026
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'I'm mad at the people who could have solved the problem': What kids say about eco‑anxiety
"This is our home. If we destroy it, and we can't build it up, then that's a part of Earth that's destroyed, and we won't be able to get it back." Matthew, aged 10, isn't alone in feeling this way.
May 6, 2026
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Examining factors that might account for the increased risk of autism in children with epilepsy
Children with epilepsy have a higher risk of also having autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A new study appearing in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology has examined factors associated with the co-occurrence of autism and ...
May 6, 2026
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Online autism diagnoses could expand access as remote tools perform well for many children
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down clinics and forced face-to-face interactions behind masks, autism diagnoses for many children came to a halt. For Katherine Meltzoff, a professor of education at UC Riverside, the disruption ...
May 5, 2026
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FDA approves Dupixent for chronic spontaneous urticaria in young children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Sanofi and Regeneron's Dupixent (dupilumab) for the treatment of children (aged 2 to 11 years) with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).
May 5, 2026
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Understanding what stereotypies are—And what they aren't
Olivia was around 5 months old when her parents, Danielle and Brendan Collins, noticed she was making unusual movements. "She would redirect her gaze up and hold it there," says Danielle. "She would also stiffen her body." ...
May 5, 2026
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A hidden crisis after childbirth is killing fathers, and most deaths never had to happen
It took the better part of a century for maternal mortality to be recognized, forgotten, and finally recognized again as an urgent public health crisis in the United States. In contrast, research shows fathers—particularly ...
May 4, 2026
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Maternal RSV vaccination and infant nirsevimab immunization found safe and effective
Maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination and infant nirsevimab immunization, administered alone or sequentially, are safe and effective, according to a study published online May 4 in Pediatrics.
May 4, 2026
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Big Brothers Big Sisters linked to lower violence and substance use among youth
Mentorship programs are valued by parents and communities for their ability to improve the self-esteem and relationships of youth participants. Now, new research from the University of Illinois Chicago shows that kids who ...
May 4, 2026
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From teddies to tablets: Digital devices are being used more often to comfort babies despite guidance
Despite recent government guidelines that parents should avoid screen time for babies under the age of 2, a new global study finds that 1 in 10 babies now regularly fall asleep with a screen. The research exposes the gap ...
May 4, 2026
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Family data reveal two genetic paths to childhood depression and anxiety
Many common mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, are associated with a tendency to internalize problems or, in other words, to direct feelings inwards instead of expressing them and sharing them with ...
Screens can be part of a child's healthy bedtime routine, study shows
Most parents are aware of the current advice to switch off all screens at least an hour before bed. However, a recent study reveals this may not be necessary for every child. The study, from Deakin's Institute for Physical ...
May 3, 2026
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Rural youth show higher firearm exposure, suicide risk and mental health harms
Rural youth experience higher rates of firearm exposure, handgun-carrying and associated mental health risks, according to Rutgers researchers. Their study, published in Trauma, Violence, and Abuse, has examined recent literature ...
May 3, 2026
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Mothers without a specific fatty acid in the blood more often have children with asthma, study reveals
Shortness of breath, coughing, and respiratory infections. Childhood asthma, also known as asthmatic bronchitis, is one of the most common chronic diseases in children worldwide. But why does the disease develop? Research ...
May 1, 2026
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Traumatized children may find little support within their own social circle
Talking helps if you've been through a difficult experience. But for children who have been victims of or witnesses to domestic violence, this isn't always the case. They don't always perceive traditional support figures ...
May 1, 2026
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Weight teasing from different family members linked to harmful health outcomes for adolescents
Weight-related teasing from family members is common among adolescents, and new research from UConn's Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health shows that who the teasing comes from may play an important role in youth health and ...
May 1, 2026
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