Parents use landlines to delay smartphones for kids
This story originally aired on CPR News. When Lauren Zobec decided to get her two young sons a…
Migraine genes linked to worse headaches after concussion in children
A University of Calgary-led study has found evidence that children with genes predisposing to migraine might have an…
Waist-to-height ratio outperforms BMI in predicting hypertension risk
New waist-to-height cut-offs to assess fat mass and obesity predicted the risk of hypertension better than body mass…
350K vitamins, supplements recalled for faulty packaging — posing ‘serious injury or death’ risk to children
More than 350,000 vitamins and supplements were recalled due to incorrect packaging, which federal regulators said poses a…
A new model to break the cycle of chronic nightmares in children
A novel framework reveals why nightmares persist in children, and how building confidence and coping skills could help…
Parents’ intake of sugar substitutes may influence offspring gut biology, study finds
A new mouse study suggests that sweeteners consumed by parents may reshape gut bacteria, microbial metabolites, and metabolic…
Two new TB vaccines show safety but limited protection
Two new vaccines to prevent tuberculosis (TB) are safe for use in adults and children, but they do…
New 3D organoid model advances pediatric glioma research and treatment
A three-dimensional experimental system has been developed to study the response to drugs in low-grade glioma, a tumor…
Study finds gap in school-based dental care participation
Children who don’t go to the dentist are less likely to participate in school-based cavity prevention programs, according…
OICR funds four Ontario teams to develop next-generation cancer therapies
Better cancer care depends on better treatment options. That’s why the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is…
Estate tax changes mean some wealthy parents who gave their children money now want it back
pikselstock/Shutterstock The “great wealth transfer” will see trillions of dollars passed on to heirs in the coming decades,…
Integrated motor exercise improves core ADHD symptoms and executive function
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and is marked…