Adolescents know and care about the changing legal landscape of abortion in the US
On July 1, North Carolina’s new abortion limits go into effect. As restrictions on abortions are being tightened across the…
Study highlights significant inequalities in financial capabilities of UK’s young people
A new study of 3,745 families from across the UK demonstrates a “sizeable” gap in the financial knowledge of children…
Researchers create an open-source, reproducible analysis platform for pediatric brain tumors
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Childhood Cancer Data Lab, the Children’s Brain Tumor…
Special issue aims to deepen the conversation around cerebral palsy
Although cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood-onset disability, there are very few evidence-based clinical practice guidelines or recommendations…
Spike in childhood human metapneumovirus infections in Western Australia linked to reduced COVID-19 measures
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) causes acute respiratory tract infections in children. This virus exhibits seasonal variations, with a surge in infection…
Babies experiencing hypoxia due to sleep apnea tend to develop hypertension in adulthood
Newborn babies who experience low levels of oxygen in their body tissues (hypoxia) due to sleep apnea, for example, tend…
Toddlers, including those with health issues, exceed WHO physical activity standards
In a recent study published in EClinicalMedicine, researchers investigate the association between physical activity levels in young children and their…
Severe health risks for kids and teens
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers reviewed the adverse health events associated with consuming energy drinks…
Study links childhood adversity to cognitive decline in later life
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers examined the role of different adversities experienced at different…
Training program for pediatricians can facilitate an equitable approach to assessing children with developmental delays
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social communication and the presence of repetitive and…
Cortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict sleep health of infants
Cortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented at…
Variability in sleep patterns linked to higher risk for school-related problems among teens
A new study to be presented at SLEEP 2023 found that teens with greater variability in their sleep patterns have…