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Dealing with extreme heat is a full-time job for parents of young kids—and their schools
According to survey data from the Stanford Center on Early Childhood, families—across all income levels, races, ethnicities and regions—are increasingly... Read more -
Toxic metals linked to impaired growth in infants in Guatemala
Research led by the University of Arizona Health Sciences found a potential link between growth problems among infants and high... Read more -
Underserved youth less likely to visit emergency department for concussion in Ontario, study finds
A new study finds socioeconomic disparities in rates of emergency department (ED) visits for concussion among children and youth.... Read more -
Ethnic minority and poorer children more likely to die in intensive care, research finds
Children from ethnic minority backgrounds and those living in areas with higher levels of child poverty were more likely to... Read more -
Dyspraxia: Why children with developmental coordination disorder in the UK are still being failed
When a child struggles to tie their shoelaces, write legibly or stay upright during PE, it can be dismissed as... Read more -
Healthy diet could help infants fight off effects of maternal obesity
Maternal obesity doesn't just affect the health of a pregnant woman. It can also have effects on her child, increasing... Read more -
Majority of children who die in England have life-limiting conditions; inequities in palliative care provision exposed
New research shows the majority of child deaths in England were among children with life-limiting conditions and highlights key shortcomings... Read more -
Green spaces boost children's cognitive skills and strengthen family well-being
Access to nature promotes physical and mental health, and it is vital for children's social and emotional development. Outdoor activities... Read more -
How active video games could benefit children with obesity
New research shows that contrary to the fears of many parents, video games might be able to help children with... Read more -
Cashew identified as increasingly relevant allergen triggering anaphylaxis in children
Cashew is an increasingly relevant allergen leading to anaphylaxis in children, according to a study published online June 13 in... Read more -
Stepping up the potential of wearables: Predicting pediatric surgery complications
An estimated 4 million children undergo surgical procedures in hospitals across the United States each year. Although postoperative complications, such... Read more -
Prenatal and childhood lead exposure linked to faster memory decay in children
A study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that exposure to lead during... Read more -
Who's feeding babies peanuts early? Too often, not low-income or minority parents
Introducing peanut-containing foods to infants can dramatically reduce the risk of peanut allergies later in childhood.... Read more -
Experimental compound offers potential treatment for rare, often fatal childhood disease
The value of a recent biochemical discovery can be seen in the case of an 8-year-old boy who was playing... Read more -
ADHD in children: How to maintain family balance
Attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity (ADHD), can be a problem outside of school because it disrupts the quality... Read more
