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Drug overdose deaths take a growing toll on US children
2% of all children nationwide—had lost a family member to a drug overdose as of 2019, according to a study... Read more -
Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in drinking water, food and... Read more -
Shared reading starting in infancy promoted as a positive parenting practice with lifelong benefits
The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents and caregivers to read aloud with their newborns and young children as an... Read more -
Large difference in survival seen for preemies born at 25 versus 22 weeks
For infants born prematurely, survival increases considerably for those born at 25 versus 22 gestational weeks, according to a study... Read more -
Study finds large variation in how girls grow after their first period
There is unexpectedly large variation in height growth in girls after their first period. Every second girl grows either more... Read more -
How changes in risk factors may be contributing to growing number of babies born prematurely
Preterm births have increased by more than 10% over the past decade, with racial and socioeconomic disparities persisting over time,... Read more -
Black infants with heart abnormalities more likely to die in first year, research finds
Some babies are born with abnormalities involving the structure of the heart, known as congenital heart disease (CHD). While many... Read more -
Water-absorbing beads pose increasing hazard for young children: Researchers test methods on how to shrink them
Water-absorbing beads have become increasingly hazardous to children over the past 10 years, as children who swallow the beads can... Read more -
Parents open to firearms counseling from doctors: Ensuring secure storage remains a challenge
Firearms are the leading cause of death in children in the United States and are linked to over half of... Read more -
Research shows social media used to facilitate sexual assault in children
About 7% of more than 1,000 teens who disclosed sexual abuse at a California hospital reported that social media was... Read more -
Study reveals caregivers underestimate suicide as the leading cause of firearm death
A study found fewer than one in four Colorado residents living with children at home recognized suicide as the leading... Read more -
Period poverty research finds 1 in 3 teens lack access to menstruation products
One in three adolescents who have visited a pediatric emergency department report difficulties in accessing menstruation products, according to research... Read more -
Children's emergency department visits for heat-related illnesses increased 170% over past decade
The number of children who sought treatment at emergency departments for heat-related illnesses increased by 170% from 2012–2023 at two... Read more -
Dangerous practice 'chroming' featured in videos on social media platform popular among youth
A resurgence of youth seeking a high from "chroming"—the act of inhaling toxic fumes from household items such as nail... Read more -
Firearm laws restricting large-capacity magazines found to be effective in reducing child deaths in mass shootings
The only firearm restrictions found to be effective in reducing mass shootings involving children were laws banning the sale of... Read more
