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Youth gun homicides doubled during second half of pandemic while adult rates returned to pre-COVID levels, study finds
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, firearm violence surpassed motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of death among... Read more -
Beyond money: The hidden drivers fueling child food insecurity
New Curtin University research has revealed child food insecurity in developed countries is not solely driven by poverty but is... Read more -
Study confirms link between maternal diet and risk to infant behavioral health
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Mental Health Innovation have discovered that maternal diet during pregnancy, specifically... Read more -
Milk as medicine: Researchers study the effects of breast milk on children of mothers with gestational diabetes
In 2010, University of Oklahoma researcher David Fields, Ph.D., was poring over research data when he discovered something he thought... Read more -
Six months of breastfeeding tied to lower odds of developmental delays
Exclusive or longer duration of breastfeeding (at least six months) is associated with reduced odds of developmental delays, according to... Read more -
AI can help doctors give intravenous nutrition to preemies
Artificial intelligence can improve intravenous nutrition for premature babies, a Stanford Medicine study has shown. The study, which was published... Read more -
Why does my kid eat so well at childcare but not at home?
If you've ever picked up your child from childcare and wondered if they're living a double life, you're not alone.... Read more -
Study suggests smartphones may benefit kids, but public social media use poses risks
A groundbreaking new study of young people's digital media use has revealed surprising results, including evidence that smartphone ownership may... Read more -
The prevalence and severity of pediatric astigmatism are found to have increased after the pandemic
The prevalence and severity of refractive astigmatism and corneal astigmatism increased among schoolchildren after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a... Read more -
Childhood brain injuries can affect educational attainment in adulthood—study shows concussion can be enough
A study conducted at Tampere University shows that a blow to the head can significantly impact a child's or adolescent's... Read more -
Blood-derived immune cells show metabolic defects in children with Dravet syndrome
New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the first to identify defects related to metabolism (how... Read more -
Conquer your child's headaches: A parent's guide
Is your child complaining of frequent headaches? Are they missing school days or activities they love? Headaches in children are... Read more -
Patients and families set the agenda for Down syndrome care
A collaborative study between The University of Western Australia, Perth Children's Hospital, The Kids Research Institute Australia and advocacy and... Read more -
Keep your child's heart healthy: Pediatrician suggests some habits to start early
When it comes to your child's health, do you think much about their risks of developing heart disease? Probably not,... Read more -
New bill targets harmful ingredients in California school food
Across California, kids are digging into lunches packed with chips, cookies and other ultra-processed snacks—but a new bill could soon... Read more
