Pediatrics
Whole milk returns to school lunches
Whole milk may soon be back on school lunch trays across the U.S.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities
Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability among children. That is according to the most rigorous analysis of the evidence to date, published in […]
Pediatrics
How adults can use ‘Stranger Things’ to talk to young people about their mental health
Beyond its monsters and 1980s nostalgia, Stranger Things resonates because it tells stories of struggles familiar to young people: trauma that lingers, identity that wavers, and friendships that buffer against fear.This article was originally published […]
Pediatrics
FDA-cleared brain stimulation device for ADHD is not effective, new clinical trial finds
A large multicenter clinical trial led by King’s College London with 150 children and adolescents has shown that a device cleared by the US FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms.This article […]
Pediatrics
US reports 168 new measles cases with outbreak in South Carolina
The U.S. measles outbreak that drove cases to a 34-year high in 2025 shows no signs of slowing, as 168 more people have become infected since the start of the new year.This article was originally […]
Pediatrics
Can teens use social media too little for their own good? Maybe, study says
There appears to be a “Goldilocks zone” when it comes to social media use among teenagers.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Pediatrics
Autonomy of minors with neurodevelopmental disorders linked to better physical and mental health in their caregivers
A team of researchers from the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) at the University of Granada, in collaboration with the University of Castilla-La Mancha, has conducted a study that sheds light on the […]
Pediatrics
Study tracks declines in annual checkups as teens become young adults
It’s common that as kids get to high school and transition to adulthood, they begin to skip yearly wellness visits with a pediatrician or other primary care provider. And, as expected, skipping those checkups can […]
Pediatrics
Report reveals prevalence of allergic conditions in US adults, children in 2024
In 2024, 31.7% of adults and 29.5% of children had a diagnosed seasonal allergy, diagnosed eczema, or a diagnosed food allergy in the United States, according to two data briefs published online Jan. 8 by […]
Pediatrics
Odds of infant mortality higher among US-born than non-US-born individuals
U.S.-born individuals have higher odds of infant mortality than non-U.S.-born individuals, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in JAMA Network Open.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com