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Childhood obesity less common under new health-based definition
A new global definition of clinical obesity classifies far fewer children as obese than widely used body mass index (BMI) thresholds, according to a large international study. The findings could lead to changes in how childhood ...
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Biological aging offers clues to long-term health after Fontan surgery
Our birthdays tell us how long we have lived, but not necessarily how our bodies are aging. Biological age reflects the condition and function of our cells and tissues, shaped by genetics, lifestyle, environment and disease. ...
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Inherited lupus can begin early—and continue silently
A multicenter study led by researchers at Sultan Qaboos University has found that patients with a rare inherited form of lupus may continue to accumulate organ damage even when conventional measures indicate that their disease ...
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A camera combined with AI could help further diagnosis of movement disorders in newborns
Detecting impaired motor function as early as possible after birth with the help of a standard camera linked to intelligent systems can help diagnose infantile conditions characterized by hypotonia: reduced muscle tone, which ...
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Pennsylvania's measles outbreak is the largest in decades in the US
Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 measles cases this year, state health officials said Monday, making it the largest state outbreak in more than three decades.
Oct 6, 2026
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Counting to 5 reveals how children's 'inner speech' develops
Even when we are not speaking aloud, we often talk to ourselves in our heads, using language to guide our thoughts and actions. This is known as "inner speech" and is involved in cognitive functions such as attention and ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Making pediatric cancer more 'visible' boosts immunotherapy response
High-risk neuroblastoma is one of the most aggressive forms of solid tumors affecting children, originating in the nervous system. While a newer class of targeted immunotherapy drugs has improved survival rates, according ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Candy-coated Lollylab checks saliva for medication
What if checking medication levels were as simple as enjoying a lollipop? A candy-coated device called Lollylab could provide the answer. In ACS Sensors, researchers describe how the lollipop's stem transfers saliva to a ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Children facing multiple adversities growing up are more likely to die at a younger age
Imagine a child who has been hospitalized numerous times. Perhaps they were also diagnosed with a mental health condition as a teenager. At the same time, they grew up in a family affected by unemployment, poverty or alcohol ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Promises of protection: Where social media safety messaging and AI caregiver support fall short
Two new studies highlight how communication gaps can complicate efforts to protect vulnerable users of technologies such as social media and AI chatbots. Researchers will present the work at the 29th ACM Conference on Computer-Supported ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Model predicts growth hormone therapy responses in children with short stature
Idiopathic short stature (ISS) describes children whose height is substantially below the expected range for their age and sex without any identifiable medical cause. Recombinant growth hormone (GH) therapy is often used ...
Oct 5, 2026
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How 'technoference' can disrupt parent‑child connections
Have you ever been telling someone a story when their phone lights up, and their eyes flicker toward their device? Maybe they check the notification or send a quick reply. Although the interruption only lasts a few seconds, ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Experts warn of dangers in consuming raw milk and dairy products
Unpasteurized milk, cheese and other "raw" dairy products are unsafe to drink or eat, especially for young children and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, according to updated guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Oct 5, 2026
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Outside school hours care program helps kids be more active and stay off screens
The school bell may signal the end of lessons, but for more than half a million Australian children each week, it doesn't mean the end of opportunities to be active.
Oct 5, 2026
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Digital media health risks warrant global action to protect young people, experts argue
The way digital technologies are currently built and governed creates real risks to health worldwide, alongside genuine benefits, according to a new three-paper series authored by 13 global experts and published in The Lancet. ...
Oct 4, 2026
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Climate change affects Indigenous children's health worldwide, review of 53 studies finds
Indigenous children across the globe are experiencing significant climate-related health impacts, ranging from malnutrition and infectious diseases to effects on mental health and cultural well-being and problems before birth, ...
Oct 3, 2026
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More active teens report fewer sleep problems down the line, new study reveals
Pulling an all-nighter before a test or assignment deadline is almost a teenage rite of passage, but scientists are concerned that these exceptions are becoming a regular habit. Insomnia symptoms during adolescence are linked ...
Heel-prick blood samples from newborns could provide important insights into protection against serious infection
Heel-prick blood samples from newborns can be used to measure antibodies against group B Streptococcus, according to a new study from Aarhus University published in The Lancet Microbe journal. In the longer term, the method ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Study reveals large gaps in care for youths with opioid use disorder
One in 100 adolescents and young adults in the United States has an opioid use disorder (OUD) and, with the rise of fentanyl in the drug supply, overdoses in this age group have risen sharply since 2019.
Oct 2, 2026
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A heart valve that grows up with the patient wins FDA approval
Children born with certain heart defects may face fewer open-heart surgeries, thanks to a new replacement valve that grows with them.
Oct 2, 2026
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Here's why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu
It's October and time for flu shots. Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely—and to get up to date on protection against other fall respiratory viruses, too. Updated COVID-19 ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Research finds sibling aggression to be common, though often dismissed as 'normal'
Sibling aggression takes many forms, like hitting, shoving, threatening or calling names. Although sibling aggression is widespread and can shape people for years, it hasn't been studied well by psychological researchers.
Oct 2, 2026
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Very low carbohydrate diets linked to health benefits in children with type 1 diabetes
Very low-carbohydrate (VLC) diets may be associated with health benefits in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and were not associated with acute diabetes complications, new research being presented at the annual meeting ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Firearm-owning parents of young children often store at least one firearm without secure storage
About 44% of firearm-owning parents of young children reported that they owned both a handgun and a long gun, at least one of which was not stored securely, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics ...
Oct 2, 2026
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