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Over 1/3 of parents say their child has experienced dental problems that reflect oral hygiene habits

Written by | 28 Jan 2025

More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain over the past two years, […]

Many children and young people with diagnosable mental health disorders are not receiving timely help, says new research

Written by | 11 Jan 2025

Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognised, according to a […]

The nose knows: Nasal swab detects asthma type in kids

Written by | 6 Jan 2025

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a nasal swab test for kids that diagnoses specific asthma subtype, or endotype. This non-invasive approach could help clinicians prescribe medications more […]

Study finds widening inequalities in child vaccination rates across England

Written by | 16 Dec 2024

Inequalities in childhood vaccination are widening in England, with uptake rates of five key vaccines consistently lower in young children living in areas of higher deprivation from 2019 […]

Newer epilepsy medications used during pregnancy do not affect neurological development in children

Written by | 4 Dec 2024

Children of mothers who took certain antiseizure medications while pregnant do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6, according to a long-running study funded by the National […]

U of M study demonstrates efficacy of iron supplements for children living with HIV

Written by | 12 Nov 2024

A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that giving iron supplements to children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa could be an […]

Seizures caused by children swallowing medications or illegal substances doubled over 15-year period

Written by | 26 Oct 2024

New data shows that the number of children suffering a seizure after swallowing medications or illegal substances has doubled between 2009 and 2023 in the US. The findings […]

Toddlers get nearly half their calories from ultra-processed foods

Written by | 8 Oct 2024

Toddlers in the UK obtain nearly half (47%) of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and this rises to 59% by the age of seven, according to a […]

American Academy of Pediatrics announces its first clinical practice guideline for opioid prescriptions

Written by | 2 Oct 2024

The American Academy of Pediatrics has published its first clinical guideline for pediatricians on prescribing opioids, including explicit instructions on how and when to prescribe these medications for […]

Misconceptions about dyslexia among professionals risk children being misdiagnosed

Written by | 2 Sep 2024

Misconceptions about dyslexia are held by professionals who assess children for the learning difficulty, according to a new study which calls for evidence-based standardised assessment procedures. The research, […]

Kids now see fewer TV ads for unhealthy food and drinks, but exposure remains high

Written by | 29 Aug 2024

Children’s exposure to food and drink ads during kids’ TV shows has dropped substantially since food and beverage makers pledged to stop advertising unhealthy fare during children’s TV […]

Two thirds of baby foods in US grocery stores are unhealthy, study shows

Written by | 24 Aug 2024

A staggering 60 percent of infant and toddler foods fail to meet nutritional recommendations, and none meet promotional requirements set by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, according to […]

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