Pediatrics

Year after year, government records show late summer is when most babies are born, with August as the most common birth month. That means—right now—tens of thousands of future parents are planning nursery colors, work […]

Hospital admissions for maltreatment of children under the age of 2 years declined 31% during the 16-week lockdown at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, returning to prepandemic levels after restrictions lifted, according to new […]

A team of researchers from the SABIEN group at the ITACA Institute of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has led an international study that comprehensively analyzes the use and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) […]

A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute finds that mental health care gaps for U.S. children remain stark: one in five households reported a child needing treatment, yet nearly a quarter […]

When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

A new analysis from the 2015 Pelotas Birth Cohort suggests that dietary patterns at just 2 years of age are associated with cognitive performance at ages 6 and 7. The findings add to growing global […]

Among the chaos of busy days and competing priorities, in the end, all parents want is health and happiness for their children. But it’s tricky for governments and health care providers to know the best […]

Children and adolescents already have a lot on their minds, from schoolwork to friendships to family dynamics. If they also worry about the safety in their own neighborhoods, those mental tasks might become even more […]

Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down on the kitchen floor, got up and walked in circles again.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com