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Study finds laser correction for short-sightedness is safe and effective for older teenagers
A major study of laser correction for short-sightedness shows that the procedure is as safe and effective in older teenagers... Read more -
Gestational diabetes linked to elevated risk of cognitive decline in mothers, ADHD and autism in children
A landmark international study has revealed that gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy is strongly associated with declines in intellectual function... Read more -
Machine-learning tool gives doctors a more detailed 3D picture of fetal health
For pregnant women, ultrasounds are an informative (and sometimes necessary) procedure. They typically produce two-dimensional black-and-white scans of fetuses that... Read more -
Study finds newborn male circumcision rates in US dropped between 2012 and 2022
Scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of male circumcision—surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis—dates back hundreds of years... Read more -
Research identifies risks and outcomes for preterm infants with rare bowel obstruction
A UCLA Health research team has helped define and characterize a rare bowel obstruction that affects premature infants, known as... Read more -
PFAS presence confirmed in blood of children in northern Spain
An EHU study has concluded that the levels of PFAS chemicals found do not pose a serious health risk, but... Read more -
Blueberries can improve infants' immunity and gut health, study finds
Feeding blueberries to infants as one of their first solid foods may help strengthen their immune systems, reduce allergy symptoms... Read more -
Six ways to talk to your teens about sex without the cringe
Parents play an important role in teaching their children about sex and relationships. But our new report shows many parents—fathers... Read more -
Trump's Medicaid cuts were aimed at 'able-bodied adults': Hospitals say kids will be hurt
Republicans insist that President Donald Trump's cuts to Medicaid were aimed at reducing fraud and getting more of its adult... Read more -
Fathers less likely to tackle 'awkward' sex talk
Mothers are more likely than fathers to discuss sex and relationships with their children, raising concerns that many boys are... Read more -
Special lactic acids can reduce antibiotic resistance in infants
Researchers from The Technical University of Denmark, DTU, document that a special subgroup of naturally occurring bifidobacteria plays a crucial... Read more -
How to weigh the risks and benefits of kids' play environments
A new research-backed tool aims to revolutionize how playgrounds and outdoor learning environments are assessed, by recognizing that some risk... Read more -
Parents of children with health conditions less confident about a positive school year
As the new school year begins, some parents may be feeling more nervous than excited—especially those whose children have different... Read more -
Informing parents not enough to fight childhood obesity: Study
Government-led programs attempting to curb childhood obesity by educating parents do not work, an international study published Thursday concluded, and... Read more -
Fortified foods and dietary supplements key to bone health in vegan diets, says study
The MIRA2 study conducted at the University of Helsinki investigated bone metabolism and the intake of nutrients critical to bone... Read more
