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Researchers found that people with anxiety disorders consistently show lower choline levels in key brain regions that regulate thinking and emotions. This biochemical difference may help explain why the brain reacts more intensely to...Thursday, December 4, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
For decades, newborns in the U.S. have been given the hepatitis B vaccine. This could change. A CDC vaccine advisory panel may vote to end that routine vaccination. Here's what parents should know.Thursday, December 4, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about Thursday's federal vaccine advisory committee meeting and proposed changes to the child vaccination schedule.Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
With childhood vaccination rates already declining, a vaccine advisory committee to the CDC considers changing the vaccine schedule, including dropping the universal hepatitis B vaccine for newborns.Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
College life creates a perfect storm for overeating, as students consume more calories when surrounded by friends, eating in dining halls, or following unstructured schedules. A four-week study using a mobile app revealed that students...Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have discovered that a single gene, GRIN2A, can directly cause mental illness—something previously thought to stem only from many genes acting together. People with certain variants of this gene often develop psychiatric...Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Nitrous oxide may offer quick, short-term relief for people with major depression, especially those who haven’t responded to standard medications. The meta-analysis found rapid improvements after a single dose and more sustained benefits...Saturday, November 29, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Millions face Medicare decisions each year, but many don’t take advantage of tools that can save them money and stress. Insurance marketing often overshadows unbiased options like SHIP, leaving people unaware of better choices. Comparing...Thursday, November 27, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Chronic cannabis use is increasingly linked to recurring bouts of vomiting, now officially classified as cannabis hyperemesis syndrome. The new ICD code helps doctors identify cases more consistently and gives researchers a clearer...Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Personalized algorithms may quietly sabotage how people learn, nudging them into narrow tunnels of information even when they start with zero prior knowledge. In the study, participants using algorithm-curated clues explored less,...Monday, November 24, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Dr. James Campbell, an expert on childhood infectious diseases, about the CDC's new messaging on the relationship between vaccines and autism.Thursday, November 20, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
A botulism outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen babies in 15 states has been linked to ByHeart formula sold nationwide. Here's what to know about it.Monday, November 17, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links between long-lasting pain,...Monday, November 10, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behavior. High SGK1 levels were found in the brains of suicide victims and in people with genetic variants linked to early adversity....Monday, November 10, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have discovered that most chronic fatigue patients experience dysfunctional breathing, which may worsen their symptoms. The likely culprit is dysautonomia, a disruption in how the body controls blood vessels and muscles....Sunday, November 9, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Millions struggle with depression and anxiety, often enduring long waits for effective treatment. Scientists in Sweden, Denmark, and Germany are developing a genetic test to predict which medications will actually work. Using polygenic...Saturday, November 8, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Sertraline (Zoloft) may relieve emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety within two weeks, while physical side effects stabilize later. The research highlights how antidepressants can act on specific symptom networks rather than...Friday, November 7, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A Stanford-led team has replaced toxic pre-transplant chemotherapy with a targeted antibody, allowing children with Fanconi anemia to receive stem cell transplants safely. The antibody, briquilimab, removes diseased stem cells without...Thursday, November 6, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A newly identified disorder, MINA syndrome, results from a mutation in the NAMPT protein that deprives motor neurons of energy, leading to severe movement problems. The discovery not only deepens understanding of nerve cell metabolism...Monday, November 3, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A team of scientists has developed a highly accurate blood test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The test reads tiny DNA patterns that reveal the biological signature of the illness. For millions who’ve faced doubt and misdiagnosis, it’s a...Saturday, November 1, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
The switch to standard time offers sleep-deprived teenagers a rare chance to catch up on much-needed rest.Saturday, November 1, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise in cardiometabolic risk scores and a...Monday, October 27, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Generalized anxiety disorder affects millions, often trapping sufferers in cycles of fear and isolation that conventional medications barely relieve. At UCSF, neuroscientist Jennifer Mitchell is testing a pharmaceutical form of LSD...Sunday, October 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
GLP-1 drugs, originally developed for diabetes and obesity, may also curb addictive behaviors by acting on reward circuits in the brain. Early trials show reductions in alcohol intake, opioid seeking, and nicotine use. Though more...Thursday, October 23, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
Why does my toddler say "no" to everything? Say everything is "mine"? Want to crash into everything? Child development experts unpack common toddler behaviors and offer advice on how parents can cope.Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
A decade ago, research said giving young children peanut products can prevent allergies. A new study says that, 10 years later, tens of thousands of U.S. children have avoided allergies as a result.Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Dr. David Hill, an allergist and physician, about a study he co-authored that found early exposure to peanuts resulted in fewer peanut allergies in children.Monday, October 20, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
As Florida halts some mandatory childhood vaccines, residents in the state are split -- some fear a drop in herd immunity while others praise the decision as a win for parental choice.Monday, October 13, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
People experiencing their first psychotic episode who also have skin conditions such as rashes or itching are at greater risk of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to new research presented at the ECNP meeting. Scientists found...Sunday, October 12, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Different types of depression affect the body in different ways. Atypical, energy-related depression raises the risk of diabetes, while melancholic depression increases the likelihood of heart disease. Scientists say these differences...Friday, October 10, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists identified two types of brain cells, neurons and microglia, that are altered in people with depression. Through genomic mapping of post-mortem brain tissue, they found major differences in gene activity affecting mood and...Monday, September 29, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers found that middle-aged adults, especially women, are far more likely to be addicted to ultra-processed foods than older generations. Marketing of diet-focused processed foods in the 1980s may have played a major role. Food...Saturday, September 27, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers are showing how phone sensors can track patterns tied to a wide range of mental health symptoms. Instead of relying only on self-reports, clinicians may soon be able to gather continuous, real-world data about patients. The...Monday, September 22, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A sweeping review from NYU Langone Health reveals that everyday exposure to plastics—especially during childhood—poses lasting risks for heart disease, infertility, asthma, and even brain development issues. These chemicals, found in...Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Preschoolers with ADHD are often given medication right after diagnosis, against medical guidelines that recommend starting with behavioral therapy. Limited access to therapy and physician pressures drive early prescribing, despite risks...Monday, September 15, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Dry eyes are far more common than previously believed, with over half of adults in the US and Europe experiencing symptoms, yet most remain undiagnosed for years. The large-scale NESTS study reveals that sufferers often endure daily...Sunday, September 7, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Children with higher blood pressure as young as age 7 face a sharply increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by their mid-50s, according to a massive decades-long study. Researchers found that even moderately elevated...Saturday, September 6, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Getting a smartphone before age 13 may drastically increase the risk of poor mental health later in life, according to data from more than 100,000 people. Early use is linked to suicidal thoughts, aggression, and detachment, largely...Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A sweeping review of nearly 100 studies has raised concerns about the mental health impacts of high-potency cannabis products. Researchers found strong links to psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder, while results for...Thursday, August 28, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Using cannabis to self-medicate comes with hidden dangers—new research shows these users face higher paranoia and consume more THC. Childhood trauma further amplifies the risks, especially emotional abuse, which strongly predicts paranoia.Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers propose that the U.S. could safely drop adult tetanus and diphtheria boosters, saving $1 billion annually, since childhood vaccinations provide decades of protection. Evidence from the U.K. shows that skipping boosters has...Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Australian teachers are in crisis, with 9 in 10 experiencing severe stress and nearly 70% saying their workload is unmanageable. A major UNSW Sydney study found teachers suffer depression, anxiety, and stress at rates three to four times...Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
People eating minimally processed foods lost twice as much weight as those on ultra-processed diets, even though both diets were nutritionally balanced and participants could eat freely. This real-world, long-term study revealed that...Sunday, August 3, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers discovered that PTSD may be driven by excess GABA from astrocytes, not neurons. This chemical imbalance disrupts the brain’s ability to forget fear. A new drug, KDS2010, reverses this effect in mice and is already in human...Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A new global study reveals a striking post-pandemic surge in gut-brain disorders like IBS and functional dyspepsia. Researchers compared data from 2017 and 2023 and discovered sharp increases IBS up 28% and dyspepsia nearly 44%. Those...Monday, July 28, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Over-the-counter (OTC) products like St John’s Wort and omega-3s have long been touted for helping with depression, but new research reveals that 64 different OTC products have been tested in clinical trials, with varying levels of...Thursday, July 24, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists at Princeton and the Simons Foundation have identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, using data from over 5,000 children and a powerful new computational method. These subtypes—each with unique traits,...Thursday, July 24, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A massive global survey has revealed that people with eating disorders often turn to cannabis and psychedelics like magic mushrooms and LSD to ease their symptoms, rating them more effective than traditional medications. Surprisingly,...Thursday, July 24, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Even the most powerful AI models, including ChatGPT, can make surprisingly basic errors when navigating ethical medical decisions, a new study reveals. Researchers tweaked familiar ethical dilemmas and discovered that AI often defaulted...Friday, July 18, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
In a groundbreaking UK first, eight healthy babies have been born using an IVF technique that includes DNA from three people—two parents and a female donor. The process, known as pronuclear transfer, was designed to prevent the...