Leaving home may worsen diet quality in young adults, Australian study finds
Moving out of the parental home may do more than change where young adults live; it may also…
How parents shape kids’ fruit and vegetable habits
From what’s on the plate to how it’s served, this new research reveals how everyday parenting choices can…
Major UK clinical trial finds surfactant therapy ineffective for severe bronchiolitis
A major UK-led clinical trial has found that a treatment commonly used to help premature babies breathe offers…
Replacing sedentary time improves insulin resistance in adolescents
Adolescents who replaced just half an hour of sedentary behaviors, such as sitting on the couch or spending…
Pope: May the lost eyes of children in the face of war convert us
Pope Leo writes a letter to Popotus, an Italian weekly supplement dedicated to children that is celebrating its…
Hydration programs found insufficient to reduce kidney stone recurrence
Kidney stones can cause some of the most intense pain people ever experience, affecting daily life and leading…
Automated system boosts maternal smoking cessation in pediatric care
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that a new automated tobacco treatment system integrated into routine…
Study uncovers how tuberculosis bacteria fuel themselves during infection
Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have uncovered how the bacteria that causes tuberculosis fuels itself during infection, providing new insights…
Early-life PFAS exposure may hinder adolescent bone development
Early-life exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may influence how children’s bones develop during adolescence, according to new research published…
Psychiatrists’ use of biomarkers could open a new window into mental health diagnoses
Amanda Miller was 30 and pregnant with her second child in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when she developed depression. After…
Genomic sequencing may expand newborn screening beyond biochemical tests
Routine newborn screening (NBS) has transformed early disease detection. However, traditional biochemical tests limit the range of conditions…
Childhood stress may lead to digestive issues later in life
Early life stress may lead to digestive issues later in life, driven by changes in the gut and…