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Large-scale study challenges link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism risk in children
A team of Taiwanese researchers have used a nationwide, population-based cohort to examine whether taking acetaminophen during pregnancy might be linked to a higher likelihood of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...
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16-year study finds major health burden in single‑ventricle heart disease
Children born with single-ventricle heart disease, a rare and serious heart defect, often undergo multiple surgeries in their first years of life. A new study shows the challenges for these children can last well into adolescence ...
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Mothers' exposure to microbes protects their newborn babies against infection
A multi-center study led by researchers at Cincinnati Children's sheds new light on why some newborns become severely ill from Escherichia coli infection, but others do not. It turns out that most babies are immune because ...
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Distinct tumor 'neighborhoods' could guide more targeted treatments in aggressive childhood brain cancer
New research published in Nature finds that tumor cells within supratentorial ependymomas (SE)—an aggressive childhood brain cancer—cluster into distinct tumor cell populations. Much like a neighborhood, each cell subtype ...
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How one flu virus can hamper the immune response to another
Prior exposure to one strain of influenza virus may weaken children's ability to mount an effective antibody response against their subsequent exposure to a different flu strain, according to a study led by Weill Cornell ...
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ADHD gender gap tied to delayed diagnosis and poor outcomes
Females diagnosed with ADHD later in life are more likely to experience adolescent mental health struggles, teenage pregnancy, secondary school absences, and have more hospital appointments than those diagnosed in early childhood, ...
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Making sense of the widening gender mental health gap: What teenage girls told us
Women experience greater low mood and anxiety than men. This longstanding gender mental health gap reflects a complicated mix of biological, psychological, social, and sociocultural factors—though we are still far from ...
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Review of 153 studies links youth media use to later mental health risks
Children and teenagers who spend more time on digital media are more likely to experience mental health, behavioral and academic difficulties later on, according to a major international review published in JAMA Pediatrics. ...
Mar 10, 2026
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FDA finds little evidence that a generic drug can help people with autism
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, while walking back statements by President Donald Trump and other administration officials that the drug showed great promise ...
Mar 10, 2026
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Sibling study finds birth order neurodevelopmental differences appear within the first year of life
Birth order has long been linked to differences in cognition, with firstborn children often outperforming their later-born siblings. Parental engagement and interaction have been suggested as potential influences on this ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Babies with congenital heart disease have altered brain networks, research reveals
The prevalence of congenital heart disease points to the need for a better understanding of how it influences neurodevelopment. Jung-Hoon Kim and Catherine Limperopoulos, from Children's National Hospital, led a study examining ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Small drop in measles vaccinations tied to big jump in cases
Even a slight decrease in measles vaccinations could spark a seven-fold increase in new cases, a new report says. Just a 1% annual drop in the rate of MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) childhood jabs could prompt 17,000 measles ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Dexamethasone drops found to save eyesight in infants
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is one of the most common causes of severe visual impairment and blindness in children worldwide. Because the blood vessels in the retina are not fully developed, changes in oxygen levels ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Laughter matters: What the science says about the bond between parents and children
Scientists have long known that the bond between parent and child is vital to a child's social, emotional, and cognitive development. Secure attachment leads to better emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and greater ...
Mar 9, 2026
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UV air filters cut airborne asthma triggers, study finds
Ultraviolet air filters might help rid a person's home of asthma triggers, a new study suggests. Installing one type of UV air filter in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems led to a more than twofold decrease ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Teenagers are getting far less sleep now than they did in late 2000s, finds new study
Eight hours of sleep used to be the norm, and all-nighters with only a few hours of rest were rare among teenagers. In recent years, however, there has been an alarming decline in sleep duration. It has reached a point where ...
Harsh parenting may cancel routine's benefits during the preschool-to-first-grade shift
Starting elementary school is a major milestone, but it can be a difficult transition as children can experience separation anxiety or have trouble adapting to school rules and structure. However, a team led by Penn State ...
Mar 8, 2026
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Study finds earlier asthma biologics in children cut severe attacks most
Robust real-world data on the effectiveness of biologic therapies in children with severe asthma remain limited, particularly across different ages and early-life risk profiles. This evidence gap constrains precision in treatment ...
Mar 8, 2026
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Good‑quality child care? What parents should consider, and how it can be assessed
Children's experiences during early years form the foundation for their development.
Mar 8, 2026
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White House autism briefing linked to swift shifts in prescribing patterns
A White House briefing in September 2025 that raised concerns about acetaminophen use during pregnancy and promoted the drug leucovorin as a potential autism treatment was followed by sharp changes in how doctors prescribed ...
Mar 6, 2026
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No evidence ADHD is being over-diagnosed, say experts
Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support, and treatment. In a paper published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, a group of experts say there ...
Mar 6, 2026
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The weight of stress: Helping parents may protect children from obesity
In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating in 2024 that approximately one in five children and adolescents met the clinical definition of obese. But ...
Mar 6, 2026
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Short bowel syndrome has no drugs: A new compound could cut liver risk
When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue. Although lifesaving, the procedure—referred to as a radical small bowel resection—can lead to long-term ...
Mar 6, 2026
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Tundra tongue: The science behind a very cold mistake
Touching your tongue to frozen metal must be a rite of passage if you're a five-year-old boy from a cold place. It's possibly more irresistible than hopping in mud puddles or sampling a newly frosted cake. But is it dangerous? ...
Mar 5, 2026
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One in 20 babies experiences physical abuse, global review finds
About one in 20 infants worldwide is subjected to physical abuse by a caregiver in their first two years of life. That's the central finding of a new study co-led by researchers from the UBC faculty of medicine and Memorial ...
Mar 5, 2026
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