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Immune cells in the brain help shape adolescent neural circuits
Making a smoothie, going for an evening walk, or having empathy for a loved one are all examples of executive... Read more -
Type 1 diabetes in children can be linked to other types of diabetes in parents
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (The... Read more -
From battling heat to planning lunches: Experts offer tips to keep kids healthy at school
With parents and teachers preparing for the return to classroom routines, Brock experts say fostering students' physical and mental health... Read more -
A new tool to track infant development, starting at just 16 days old
Developmental scientists and medical social science experts at Northwestern University have spearheaded the creation of the most recent NIH Toolbox,... Read more -
Mississippi declares public health emergency over infant deaths
Mississippi has declared a public health emergency after reporting its highest infant death rate in more than a decade.... Read more -
National survey reveals key barriers and opportunities in school-based diabetes care
A new national survey of over 580 school nurses and diabetes health care providers has revealed critical barriers to implementing... Read more -
Why does my child's stomach hurt? 5 common causes of stomach pain in kids
"My stomach hurts." It's one of the most common complaints from school-aged children and young teens. Occasional stomach pain in... Read more -
Annual mental health screenings recommended for U.S. youth
Pediatricians should screen children annually for mental or developmental issues, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends in a new... Read more -
Kids in disadvantaged zip codes face up to 20 times higher odds of gun injuries, study reveals
Children residing in "very low-opportunity" neighborhoods are up to 20 times more likely to be hospitalized for gun injuries than... Read more -
Commodifying childhood: NZ children see marketing for unhealthy products 76 times a day
Media headlines, industry figures and research confirm what many parents suspect: marketing to children has not only grown in scale... Read more -
Open-label Phase II trial reports early motor milestones with risdiplam
From Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Charlotte J. Sumner, M.D., presents an editorial on a study by Richard S.... Read more -
Eating disorder symptoms in teens can be traced back to family hardship, new study shows
Eating disorders can affect anybody, no matter their age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or body size. Yet the myth that... Read more -
Urban heat dome may be programming behavioral problems in children prior to birth
Individuals living in urban cities are experiencing the combined effect of increasing temperatures and poor air quality, often referred to... Read more -
Inhibiting programmed cell death to treat a rare childhood disease
A team of researchers at the University of Cologne's Center for Biochemistry, together with the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital in... Read more -
Study suggests no link between antibiotic exposure and autoimmune diseases in children
The global incidence of autoimmune diseases among children has increased over the past few decades. A study published in the... Read more
