Pediatrics
Family doctor offers tips for summer water safety
Every year in the U.S., about 4,000 people die by drowning. Children, men and nonwhite people are at the highest risk.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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How to mitigate damage from gunshot injuries to the brain in children and young adults: Study
A study presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery’s (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting found that almost half of gunshot wound injuries to the brain in children and young adults include penetrating cerebrovascular injuries (PCVIs).This article […]
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Study suggests teens with obesity may face higher risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life
Obesity and type 2 diabetes in adolescence can interfere with bone development, potentially increasing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life, according to a study presented at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual […]
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Smartphone sensors reveal mental health patterns through daily behavior tracking
Smartphones can help people stay healthy by monitoring their sleep, steps and heart rate, but they also can help reveal issues tied to mental health, new research shows.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Kindness counts—even to a five-day-old baby: Newborn eyes and brain activity reveal innate social behavior recognition
They’ve barely opened their eyes, but newborn babies already seem to prefer nice behaviors.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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New study finds sharp increase in nicotine pouch ingestions among young children
A new study reveals that ingestions of nicotine pouches by young children have surged in recent years. Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s […]
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Consuming certain sweeteners may increase risk of early puberty
Consuming certain sweeteners commonly found in foods and beverages may increase the risk of early puberty in children, particularly among those who are genetically predisposed, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2025, […]
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Emotional health of parents tied to well-being of children with growth hormone deficiency
Strong emotional links between children with chronic conditions and their family caregivers suggest that improving parent well-being may directly benefit a child’s overall health and coping mechanisms, according to a study being presented Saturday at […]
Pediatrics
Dealing with extreme heat is a full-time job for parents of young kids—and their schools
According to survey data from the Stanford Center on Early Childhood, families—across all income levels, races, ethnicities and regions—are increasingly considering how extreme weather conditions affect them. More than half of families with young children […]
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Toxic metals linked to impaired growth in infants in Guatemala
Research led by the University of Arizona Health Sciences found a potential link between growth problems among infants and high levels of toxic metals and other elements in the breast milk of Mayan women in […]