National poll: More than 1 in 4 parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

by University of MichiganAlmost all parents felt somewhat or very confident they would recognize a possible mental health issue in their adolescent. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mot

Updated on: February 24,2024

National poll: More than 1 in 4 parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

by University of MichiganAlmost all parents felt somewhat or very confident they would recognize a possible mental health issue in their adolescent. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mot

Updated on:February 24,2024

Child malnutrition in Kenya: AI model can forecast rates six months before they become critical

Updated on: October 17,2025

Child malnutrition in Kenya: AI model can forecast rates six months before they become critical

Updated on:October 17,2025

Prevalence of autism up to 3.14 percent in U.S. youth for 2019 to 2020

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in U.S. children and adolescents has increased to an estimated 3.14 percent in 2019 and 2020, according to a research letter published online July 5 in

Updated on: March 19,2024

Prevalence of autism up to 3.14 percent in U.S. youth for 2019 to 2020

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in U.S. children and adolescents has increased to an estimated 3.14 percent in 2019 and 2020, according to a research letter published online July 5 in

Updated on:March 19,2024

Researcher discusses climate change and air pollution impacts on children's health

by Rob Jordan,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHorror stories of children trapped in hot cars make headlines, but air pollution and impacts from a changing climate are more c

Updated on: April 25,2024

Researcher discusses climate change and air pollution impacts on children's health

by Rob Jordan,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHorror stories of children trapped in hot cars make headlines, but air pollution and impacts from a changing climate are more c

Updated on:April 25,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

by Dr. Alcy R. Torres, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been told my son may have Tourette syndrome. What exactly is this and how worried should I be?A: Tour

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

by Dr. Alcy R. Torres, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been told my son may have Tourette syndrome. What exactly is this and how worried should I be?A: Tour

Updated on:June 05,2024

Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

(HealthDay)—In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits fo

Updated on: February 21,2024

Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

(HealthDay)—In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits fo

Updated on:February 21,2024

Pandemic brought big rise in new cases of anorexia

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—A new study confirms yet another consequence of the pandemic for children and teenagers: Eating disorders, and hospitalizations for them, rose sharply in 2020.The study of six

Updated on: February 20,2024

Pandemic brought big rise in new cases of anorexia

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—A new study confirms yet another consequence of the pandemic for children and teenagers: Eating disorders, and hospitalizations for them, rose sharply in 2020.The study of six

Updated on:February 20,2024

Children as young as 4 eat more when bored, study shows

by Aston UniversityCredit: Gustavo Fring from PexelsA new study carried out at Aston University has shown that children as young as 4 years old eat 79% more calories when they are bored, compared

Updated on: May 20,2024

Children as young as 4 eat more when bored, study shows

by Aston UniversityCredit: Gustavo Fring from PexelsA new study carried out at Aston University has shown that children as young as 4 years old eat 79% more calories when they are bored, compared

Updated on:May 20,2024

Genetic testing for neonatal epilepsy allows babies to go home sooner

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGenetic testing results in lower length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for inf

Updated on: May 27,2024

Genetic testing for neonatal epilepsy allows babies to go home sooner

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGenetic testing results in lower length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for inf

Updated on:May 27,2024

Changes in BMI during adolescence may explain link between air pollution exposure and insulin resistance

Updated on: June 01,2025

Changes in BMI during adolescence may explain link between air pollution exposure and insulin resistance

Updated on:June 01,2025

Disordered eating impacts one in five youth worldwide

by Lori SolomonMore than one in five youth worldwide report disordered eating, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Feb. 20 inJAMA Pediatrics.José Francisco López-

Updated on: June 26,2024

Disordered eating impacts one in five youth worldwide

by Lori SolomonMore than one in five youth worldwide report disordered eating, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Feb. 20 inJAMA Pediatrics.José Francisco López-

Updated on:June 26,2024

Report: Misinformation, vaccine concerns contribute to low COVID-19 vaccination rate among children

by Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new report from Indiana University sociologist Jessica Calarco and Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Anderson sheds light on why the rate of COVID-

Updated on: March 10,2024

Report: Misinformation, vaccine concerns contribute to low COVID-19 vaccination rate among children

by Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new report from Indiana University sociologist Jessica Calarco and Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Anderson sheds light on why the rate of COVID-

Updated on:March 10,2024