Michigan kids in mental health crisis sent out of state as facilities close
Eleanor Middlin was 15 when her family sent her to a Missouri boarding school, an 11-hour drive from…
Requests for “unvaccinated” blood lead to delays and patient harm
A growing demand for “unvaccinated” blood is challenging modern transfusion systems; now, real-world data reveal how these requests…
Low birthweight increases stroke risk independent of adult BMI
In new research to be presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15…
Living near Salton Sea linked to reduced lung growth in children
Children who live within 11 kilometers of the Salton Sea, a drying body of water with a high…
Study identifies a common hidden genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorder in children
A major genetic study has uncovered a surprisingly common recessive cause of neurodevelopmental disorder, revealing how hidden changes…
Pediatric experts say plain yogurt is safe from 6 months and belongs in a baby’s diet
A multidisciplinary expert panel says plain, unsweetened yogurt can be introduced from 6 months as part of complementary…
8-year-old’s ‘Sweet Monsters’ Drawing Chosen as Winning Design to Decorate Real Train
Phileine next to her Sweet Monster Train – credit, NS released Now from the Netherlands comes the delightful…
PCV schedule shift associated with increased vaccination inequalities in England
Vaccine uptake data has been examined to assess the impact of moving from a ‘2+1’ to a ‘1+1’…
New stem cell therapy offers permanent cure for Hirschsprung disease
Scientists are developing a revolutionary new stem cell therapy to treat a rare and life-threatening disease that leaves…
Children’s screen use surged significantly during and after pandemic
First systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds dramatic rise in screen use…
Benefits from food fortification, yet global nutrient gaps persist
Fortifying staple foods can dramatically reduce global nutrient deficiencies at minimal cost, but gaps persist, and the risk…
AI helps identify childhood cancer survivors needing extra support
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help physicians determine if survivors of childhood cancer need extra support – and the…