New noninvasive tool may allow early detection of dangerous intestinal disease in preemies

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new noninvasive technology, called broadband optical spectroscopy (BOS), has promise for reliably detecting nec

Updated on: July 14,2026

New noninvasive tool may allow early detection of dangerous intestinal disease in preemies

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new noninvasive technology, called broadband optical spectroscopy (BOS), has promise for reliably detecting nec

Updated on:July 14,2026

Parents need better guidance on how to use baby carriers safely, new research concludes

byDurham UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe study by leading baby sleep experts at Durham University, UK, calls for a UK-wide campaign to ensure parents are directed to trusted sources of

Updated on: July 14,2026

Parents need better guidance on how to use baby carriers safely, new research concludes

byDurham UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe study by leading baby sleep experts at Durham University, UK, calls for a UK-wide campaign to ensure parents are directed to trusted sources of

Updated on:July 14,2026

Laryngeal mask safe for pediatric adenotonsillectomies

by Lori SolomonA laryngeal mask (LM) is a safe alternative to tracheal tube (TT) intubation for pediatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing adenotonsillectomies, according to a reviewpu

Updated on: June 30,2026

Laryngeal mask safe for pediatric adenotonsillectomies

by Lori SolomonA laryngeal mask (LM) is a safe alternative to tracheal tube (TT) intubation for pediatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing adenotonsillectomies, according to a reviewpu

Updated on:June 30,2026

Stressing about your baby's growth check? Here's what you need to know

by Amit Arora, Hannah Dahlen, Jessica Appleton, Lynn Kemp,The ConversationCredit: Los Muertos Crew from PexelsIf you've ever taken your child to a maternal, child and family health nurse for a gro

Updated on: June 29,2026

Stressing about your baby's growth check? Here's what you need to know

by Amit Arora, Hannah Dahlen, Jessica Appleton, Lynn Kemp,The ConversationCredit: Los Muertos Crew from PexelsIf you've ever taken your child to a maternal, child and family health nurse for a gro

Updated on:June 29,2026

Two common IV fluids perform equally well for treating septic shock in kids

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsA randomized clinical trial conducted across five countries in 47 pediatric emergency departments, i

Updated on: June 27,2026

Two common IV fluids perform equally well for treating septic shock in kids

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsA randomized clinical trial conducted across five countries in 47 pediatric emergency departments, i

Updated on:June 27,2026

Study suggests children with ear tubes may safely swim in treated pools

byAmerican Academy of OtolaryngologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newstudypublished inOtolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery, finds that children with tympanostomy tubes who swim in treated pools a

Updated on: May 09,2026

Study suggests children with ear tubes may safely swim in treated pools

byAmerican Academy of OtolaryngologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newstudypublished inOtolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery, finds that children with tympanostomy tubes who swim in treated pools a

Updated on:May 09,2026

Study finds screen time among children and adolescents has increased over 3 decades—especially after COVID-19

byUniversity of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds a dramatic rise in screen use among children an

Updated on: May 04,2026

Study finds screen time among children and adolescents has increased over 3 decades—especially after COVID-19

byUniversity of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds a dramatic rise in screen use among children an

Updated on:May 04,2026

Premature and small births are linked to lifelong learning problems

byPaul Arnold, Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBeing born early or at a lower weight is linked to lower IQ scores and poorer educational outcomes in school and beyond, according to a n

Updated on: April 30,2026

Premature and small births are linked to lifelong learning problems

byPaul Arnold, Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBeing born early or at a lower weight is linked to lower IQ scores and poorer educational outcomes in school and beyond, according to a n

Updated on:April 30,2026

Babies may share mini stories with their parents before they can talk

byUniversity of Strathclyde, GlasgowCredit: William Fortunato from PexelsNew research suggests that babies take part in simple, story-like interactions with their parents long before they learn words,

Updated on: April 27,2026

Babies may share mini stories with their parents before they can talk

byUniversity of Strathclyde, GlasgowCredit: William Fortunato from PexelsNew research suggests that babies take part in simple, story-like interactions with their parents long before they learn words,

Updated on:April 27,2026

World is falling behind on UN's child mortality Sustainable Development Goal

byPublic Library of ScienceYears in which the U5MR reduction target is expected to be achieved. U5MR: under-5 mortality rate. Credit:PLOS One(2026). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0343745A new study tracki

Updated on: April 16,2026

World is falling behind on UN's child mortality Sustainable Development Goal

byPublic Library of ScienceYears in which the U5MR reduction target is expected to be achieved. U5MR: under-5 mortality rate. Credit:PLOS One(2026). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0343745A new study tracki

Updated on:April 16,2026

Children and teenagers more open to meat free diets—but struggle to maintain it

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLots of children and teenagers are open to a vegetarian or vegan diet and cut out meat but then struggle to keep it up, according to a new study

Updated on: April 13,2026

Children and teenagers more open to meat free diets—but struggle to maintain it

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLots of children and teenagers are open to a vegetarian or vegan diet and cut out meat but then struggle to keep it up, according to a new study

Updated on:April 13,2026

Young children more likely to visit ER after virtual care than in-person visits, study shows

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Ontario-based study finds that children aged three months to two years are more likely to visit the emergency department (ED) wit

Updated on: January 21,2026

Young children more likely to visit ER after virtual care than in-person visits, study shows

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Ontario-based study finds that children aged three months to two years are more likely to visit the emergency department (ED) wit

Updated on:January 21,2026