New consensus offers guidance for management of neonatal lactose intolerance
Lactose is a major carbohydrate in human milk, but breaking it down requires lactase, an intestinal enzyme that…
More than 3,000 children hospitalised with chickenpox in England last year
Image: ©South_agency | iStock New figures reveal the significant impact of chickenpox on children, as health officials urge…
Ireland hosts European meeting on prevention and early intervention
Addressing issues early can reduce health inequalities and drive more resilient services, European health leaders to hear Leading…
Study finds sharp increase in GLP-1 use among children ages 8 to 11
While it is still relatively rare for young children to be prescribed GLP-1 medications, researchers say their use…
WHO opens new pathway to child-friendly cancer medicines
image: ©FatCamera | iStock The World Health Organization (WHO) has strengthened its efforts to improve access to safe,…
Exposure to drought during pregnancy associated with higher risk of preterm birth
Climate change is making droughts more frequent, prolonged, and intense in many regions of the world, increasing the…
Prenatal exposure to higher water fluoride levels associated with lower child cognition
Pregnant mothers who lived in neighborhoods where public drinking water fluoride levels were near or above the current…
FG Launches 1,000 Days Campaign to Tackle Child Malnutrition
The Federal Government on Monday launched the 1,000 Days of Life Social and Behaviour Change Campaign as part…
Prenatal use of certain medications can harm developing fetal brain
A review article by a University of Nebraska Medical Center/Child Health Research Institute research team underscores and describes…
Animal-free lung model unlocks better treatments for RSV in babies
Future therapies for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) must target both the virus and its immune response to ensure…
Gene therapy successfully treats deadly childhood liver disease in mice
A new gene therapy has been used to successfully treat a deadly childhood liver disease using mice that…
Pediatric experts reveal the 10 research areas set to shape child health
From gene therapy and AI to vaccines, nutrition, and cancer care, pediatric research leaders outline where the next…