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

Research helps kids with acute gastroenteritis recover at home

Updated on: July 23,2025

Research helps kids with acute gastroenteritis recover at home

Updated on:July 23,2025

Researchers find NICU antibiotic use has decreased substantially in past decade

by Amanda DiPaolo Bradley,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAntibiotic use in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) has decreased substantially over the past decade

Updated on: March 05,2024

Researchers find NICU antibiotic use has decreased substantially in past decade

by Amanda DiPaolo Bradley,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAntibiotic use in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) has decreased substantially over the past decade

Updated on:March 05,2024

COVID vaccines cut ER visits for children, CDC reports

by I. EdwardsCOVID-19 vaccines given to children last fall helped keep many out of emergency rooms (ER) and urgent care, new data shows.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report

Updated on: December 31,2025

COVID vaccines cut ER visits for children, CDC reports

by I. EdwardsCOVID-19 vaccines given to children last fall helped keep many out of emergency rooms (ER) and urgent care, new data shows.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report

Updated on:December 31,2025

Research links greater gestational vitamin D in blood with reduced childhood behavioral issues

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareCredit: Jeffrey C. Chase/University of DelawareIf you work indoors, live in the north, avoid the sun, are lactose intolerant, vegan, elderly or darker skinned

Updated on: May 19,2024

Research links greater gestational vitamin D in blood with reduced childhood behavioral issues

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareCredit: Jeffrey C. Chase/University of DelawareIf you work indoors, live in the north, avoid the sun, are lactose intolerant, vegan, elderly or darker skinned

Updated on:May 19,2024

Toxic metals in baby food: Researchers find 'concerning' gaps in US regulations

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRice cereal, formula, purees and puffs. They're among the most popular products purchased from the baby food aisle. And they share one

Updated on: April 13,2024

Toxic metals in baby food: Researchers find 'concerning' gaps in US regulations

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRice cereal, formula, purees and puffs. They're among the most popular products purchased from the baby food aisle. And they share one

Updated on:April 13,2024

Research shows regional disparities in rates of parental incarceration among Minnesota youth

by Abbey Lemke,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew findings from the University of Minnesota Medical School showed 17% of Minnesota youth have had a parent go to j

Updated on: May 19,2024

Research shows regional disparities in rates of parental incarceration among Minnesota youth

by Abbey Lemke,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew findings from the University of Minnesota Medical School showed 17% of Minnesota youth have had a parent go to j

Updated on:May 19,2024

Children with asthma not at higher risk of severe COVID, research suggests

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the early coronavirus pandemic, there were contrasting reports on whether asthma was a risk factor for severe COVID

Updated on: March 05,2024

Children with asthma not at higher risk of severe COVID, research suggests

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the early coronavirus pandemic, there were contrasting reports on whether asthma was a risk factor for severe COVID

Updated on:March 05,2024

As summer heats up, researchers study caregiver attitudes toward pediatric vehicular heatstroke

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite prevention efforts, a child dies of heatstroke in a vehicle approximately once every 10 days. According to a new

Updated on: March 10,2024

As summer heats up, researchers study caregiver attitudes toward pediatric vehicular heatstroke

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite prevention efforts, a child dies of heatstroke in a vehicle approximately once every 10 days. According to a new

Updated on:March 10,2024

Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Jacqueline Bolt, M.D., a UTSW Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, examined how the patterns and outcomes of pedia

Updated on: April 24,2024

Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Jacqueline Bolt, M.D., a UTSW Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, examined how the patterns and outcomes of pedia

Updated on:April 24,2024

New technique allows researchers to dig into molecular causes of pediatric bipolar disorder

by Caroline Seydel,University of Utah Health Sciences(Left) Brain cells from an unaffected individual have long processes called neurites. (Right) Cells from a child with pediatric bipolar disor

Updated on: May 27,2024

New technique allows researchers to dig into molecular causes of pediatric bipolar disorder

by Caroline Seydel,University of Utah Health Sciences(Left) Brain cells from an unaffected individual have long processes called neurites. (Right) Cells from a child with pediatric bipolar disor

Updated on:May 27,2024

New research looks at life satisfaction in pandemic-era teens with mental health histories

by Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program/NIHCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from the NIH's Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program suggests that

Updated on: March 05,2024

New research looks at life satisfaction in pandemic-era teens with mental health histories

by Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program/NIHCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from the NIH's Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program suggests that

Updated on:March 05,2024