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New intervention helps pediatricians promote early peanut introduction to prevent allergy
Results from a randomized clinical trial published in Pediatrics show that pediatricians who received targeted educational and clinical decision-support tools... Read more -
FDA approves Tremfya for pediatric plaque psoriasis, active psoriatic arthritis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson's Tremfya (guselkumab) for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and... Read more -
Affluence protects children from obesity, even in areas with lots of unhealthy food outlets
Family affluence shields children from the risks of obesity and unhealthy eating habits, even when they're surrounded by unhealthy food... Read more -
The move from middle to high school can impact teens' drinking habits, research shows
Students who change schools between eighth and ninth grade are more likely to drink alcohol, according to new research.... Read more -
Doctors warn against imitating hot noodle scene from 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Doctors nationwide are issuing urgent warnings about a viral food trend inspired by the hit Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters"... Read more -
Breastfeeding is ideal for child and parent health but challenging for most families
As a pediatrician, I thought my medical background and pediatric training meant I would be well prepared to breastfeed my... Read more -
Maternal asthma risk for babies, study shows
A University of Alberta-led research team has identified an association between asthma in pregnant women and adverse outcomes for their... Read more -
The hidden burden of solitude: How social withdrawal influences the adolescent brain
Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to one shaped... Read more -
FDA authorizes Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses for children with myopia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized marketing of the Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses to correct myopia, with or... Read more -
Black babies die suddenly, unexpectedly at 14 times the rate of white babies in Cook County, report says
Black babies died suddenly and unexpectedly in their sleep at a rate 14 times higher than white babies in Cook... Read more -
Variations in human donor milk present critical considerations for preterm infants worldwide
A recent study has revealed significant variations in the nutritional composition of donor human milk across different countries. These findings... Read more -
Adenotonsillectomy may be no better than watchful waiting in young children with mild obstructive sleep apnea
For young children with mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and small tonsils, adenotonsillectomy (ATE) seems to be no more effective... Read more -
Advanced AI tool detects tiny brain lesions in children with epilepsy
An advanced AI tool can detect tiny brain lesions that cause severe epilepsy in children, allowing faster diagnosis, more precise... Read more -
Societal inequality linked to structural brain changes in children
Income inequality in society has been linked to structural changes in the brains of children who go on to experience... Read more -
Children lose 8.45 million days of healthy life due to second hand smoke, research indicates
Children lose 8.45 million days of healthy life each year globally due to secondhand smoke, according to research presented at... Read more
