Maternal eating disorders linked to higher asthma and wheezing risks in children
Eating disorders in mums-to-be are linked to a heightened risk of asthma and wheezing in their children, irrespective…
Rising complexity in pediatric hospitalizations highlights urgent workforce and policy needs
A new national analysis shows that over the past two decades, inpatient care for children with complex chronic…
Innate immunity and metabolic stress drive a unique form of cell death
In several disease conditions, including infections and cancers, innate immune activation and nutrient scarcity occur together. A study…
HMD Global unveils XploraOne mini smartphone that does away with social media
The XploraOne does not have a web browser. The device features a rear camera with LED flash, a…
Measles deaths plummet but infections surge worldwide
Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to…
Drug combination can bypass cellular defenses in neuroblastoma
A discovery from Australian researchers could lead to better treatment for children with neuroblastoma, a cancer that currently…
Antidepressant is ‘no better than placebo’ for children
A medication meant to lift spirits may be falling flat. New research suggests that an antidepressant commonly prescribed…
Maternal thyroid hormone imbalance linked to increased autism risk in offspring
Women with persistent thyroid hormone imbalance across pregnancy may be at an increased risk of having children with…
Kennedy sharpens vaccine attacks, without scientific backing
As the federal government prepares for the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Health and…
Study finds early neural markers of addiction risk differ between boys and girls
The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according…
Global experts call for urgent action to curb rising ultra-processed food consumption
Food companies are driving a global rise in ultra-processed food consumption that is damaging our health, and also…
‘A child could have done that’: Literally in the case of Jackson Pollock’s paintings, study finds
‘A child could have done that’ is modern art’s most banal criticism, but in the case of Jackson…