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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Lisa Damour, a clinical psychologist, about how the Netflix show Adolescence depicts the struggles of young boys.Friday, March 28, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have confirmed a neurobiochemical link between dopamine and cognitive flexibility. PET imaging shows that the brain increases dopamine production when completing cognitively demanding tasks, and that the more dopamine...Thursday, March 27, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
New research strongly suggests that Kawasaki disease is caused by a single respiratory virus that is yet to be identified. Findings contradict the theory that many different pathogens or toxins could cause this disease that can lead to...Thursday, March 27, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
What's the right age to take kids to a loud sporting event? A Johns Hopkins noise expert on protecting babies' ears and when game day noise might be too much for them.Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Many youth have heart disease risk factors by their late teens, and preventing or addressing these risks early may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future, according to a new scientific statement.Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Research has shown that a biological brain mechanism called the 'kynurenine pathway' is imbalanced in adolescents with depression, and this imbalance is more pronounced in teenage girls than boys.Thursday, March 20, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study.Thursday, March 20, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
An international team has identified associations between modifications in the placenta and the risk of developing schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression disorder.Thursday, March 20, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Americans have long believed that sports are one area in society that offers kids from all backgrounds the chance to succeed to the best of their abilities. But new research suggests that this belief is largely a myth, and that success...Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
The new approach establishes an opportunity to harness the success of immunotherapies that revolutionized the treatment of childhood leukemias for childhood brain cancers.Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Research has tracked depressive symptoms in 7100 young people from Tokyo and London and shown girls have more depressive symptoms than boys in both cities. The study found that this gap is around twice as large in London and the...Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
Measles continues to spread in West Texas and New Mexico. About 300 cases have been reported, since the outbreak began in January - but the actual number is likely higher. The communities where measles continues to spread people are...Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
The smart MAIJU jumpsuit offers a novel approach to at-home monitoring of infants' early motor development. The wearable device combines expertise in medicine, measuring technology and AI, enabling objective and accurate assessment of...Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases known to science – more contagious than Ebola, smallpox or COVID-19. Declining vaccination rates over the past few years, plus a recent outbreak in West Texas, have public health...Monday, March 17, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world's children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, scholars...Monday, March 17, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study looks at long-term effects of early maternal depression on children,...Sunday, March 16, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
Nearly 40, 000. That's the United Nations estimate for the number of children who have been killed or injured since Israel began its war with Hamas some 18 months ago. Last year, NPR profiled one injured Gazan boy, Nimer Sadi al-Nimer,...Thursday, March 13, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Older adults who were exposed to seasonal flu viruses that circulated prior to 1968 are more likely to have some protection against H5N1, and children would benefit more from H5N1 vaccines.Thursday, March 13, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A study highlights a new approach in addressing conductive hearing loss. A team of scientists has designed a new type of hearing aid that not only improves hearing but also offers a safe, non-invasive alternative to implantable devices...Thursday, March 13, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
New research shows that people with eating disorders are more harshly judged than those suffering from depression, making it much harder for them to seek treatment.Two-thirds of children classified BMI-overweight had normal fat estimated with waist-to-height ratio
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
MIS-C is a serious inflammatory shock that affects children. It can occur several weeks after a COVID infection and can be life-threatening. Until now, however, the precise cause of the condition was unknown. Researchers have identified...Monday, March 10, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers found new insights on the timing of prenatal stress and its effect on infant stress reactivity and temperament -- including differences between genders.Monday, March 10, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Research has shown that adults instinctively think of men when asked to think of a person -- they describe the most 'typical' person they can imagine as male and assume storybook characters without a specified gender are men. A new study...Monday, March 10, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study found that 40% of adults with chronic pain experienced 'clinically...Friday, March 7, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
School readiness not only impacts kids' academic success, but also their long-term economic and health outcomes. Unfortunately, research reveals a concerning gap in school readiness for children with low birth weight, with only one-third...Thursday, March 6, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Exposure to high ambient temperatures is associated with lower connectivity in three brain networks in preadolescents, suggesting that heat may impact brain function.Thursday, March 6, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), a condition characterized by daily excessive worry lasting at least six months, have a high relapse rate even after receiving treatment. Artificial intelligence (AI) models may help...Thursday, March 6, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A simple genomics blood test could improve treatment and care for childhood epilepsy, but more investment is needed to make access fair and securely join up the data, finds a new study.Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A study of people who started ADHD stimulant treatment via telehealth vs in-person visits shows no difference in risk of new substance use disorders except for young adults age 26-34.Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Research has shown that young people who face adversity such as traumatic or stressful events during brain development are 40% more likely to develop anxiety disorders by adulthood. But most people who endure these experiences during...Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Children who frequently miss school because of abdominal complaints are far more likely to be suffering from chronic disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome than diseases that can be detected with medical tests, new research has found.Monday, March 3, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Hundreds of thousands die each year with millions more suffering due to lack of access to medical oxygen.Monday, March 3, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with one in six children and adolescents worldwide forecast to be obese by 2050, according to a new study. But with significant increases predicted within the next five years, the researchers stress...Monday, March 3, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
New research reveals that a mother's diet during pregnancy -- characterized by a Western dietary pattern high in fat and sugar and low in fresh ingredients -- may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism...Monday, March 3, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Adolescent substance use is a significant predictor of future addiction and related disorders. Understanding neural mechanisms underlying substance use initiation and frequency during adolescence is critical for early prevention and...Friday, February 28, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development, showing how dietary exposures, early life experiences, and gut health can influence a child's growth and cognitive milestones.Thursday, February 27, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
The ability to make the connection between an event and its consequences -- experts use the term associative learning -- is a crucial skill for adapting to the environment. It has a huge impact on our mental health. A study shows that...Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
For children and teens living with migraine, there may be a new preventive treatment, according to a preliminary study. Researchers found the drug zonisamide, which has been used to treat seizures, may reduce migraine days in this age...Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A study has revealed possible links between exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water and an increased risk of certain childhood cancers.Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Tiny bits of plastic found in the ocean may be tied to a higher risk of disability for people who live in coastal areas with high levels, according to a preliminary study. The study looked at disabilities affecting memory and thinking,...Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers find that parents show patterns of brain connectivity that oppose age-related changes.Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Fathers who take at least two weeks of leave after their child's birth are significantly more likely to report longer breastfeeding duration by the mother, according to a recent survey.Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) approach that accelerates the identification of genes that contribute to neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy and developmental delay. This...Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A concussion clinic changed its childhood concussion policies in 2017. A new study of this protocol change shows the approach, which recommended concussed kids begin rehab two weeks or less after injury, benefited patients and decreased...Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A healthy diet in early pregnancy supports the child's motor development at the age of 5-6 years. Higher maternal body fat mass, on the other hand, has an adverse effect on the child's motor development.Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Making enemies isn't random. Traits like emotional instability, aggression, and disruptive behavior early in life can lead to antagonistic relationships. Research on students aged 9-14 found that negative behaviors, such as lack of...Monday, February 24, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
This research comes as dengue-carrying mosquitoes expand their territory into new regions, including Southern California.Monday, February 24, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have developed an AI-powered tool that detects 64% of brain abnormalities linked to epilepsy that human radiologists miss.Thursday, February 20, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Seeking mental health help is a significant step, but that first intake session can often feel more like paperwork than progress, and a significant proportion of people 'drop out' or never return for a second visit, previous research has...