Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
Gaza teacher creates classroom in a tent amid ceasefire
In the Gaza Strip, where recovery remains fragile under a tentative ceasefire, individuals are performing remarkable acts of…
Europe’s children and teenagers face growing mental health crisis, WHO warns
Mental health issues are a growing crisis among Europe’s children and teenagers, according to a new report. One…
Novel model expands fertility options for cancer patients
In patients of reproductive age who have cancer, fertility preservation for potential children in the future should be…
Mira Rajput beams with pride as daughter Misha’s baking stall sells out instantly: ‘Youngest founder in the fam’
Entrepreneur and wife of Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput, is beaming with pride after her nine-year-old daughter, Misha Kapoor,…
Early lean mass shapes long-term brain development in preterm infants
A new study reveals that the quality of early growth, not just weight gain, influences long-term brain outcomes…
No, taking paracetamol while pregnant doesn’t cause autism or ADHD, major review finds
An umbrella review finds that studies suggesting a link between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders are limited…
Clinical trial confirms ivermectin safety in very young children down to 5 kg
Millions of very young children currently excluded from treatment with the drug ivermectin could be safely included in…
Maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism or ADHD in children
Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds…
Mom Wants Son to Break From ‘Anxious Generation’—So She Tests Him
A mom’s tactic to help her 5-year-old son gain more confidence is going viral on the internet. Tia…
Pediatric patients with primary glomerular diseases may experience faster kidney function decline
New research reveals that contrary toconventional belief, primary glomerular diseases are not necessarily benign for children and young adults. In fact, some subsets…
Multiple protein forms from a single gene offer fresh insight into rare disease mechanisms
Iain Cheeseman and colleagues reveal the underappreciated role of single genes producing multiple proteins in atypical presentations of…