Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

A study found that nonmedical childhood vaccine exemptions have increased significantly across US counties since 2010.

A study found significant gaps in sudden unexpected death in epilepsy awareness and risk management.

Advances in next-generation sequencing are expanding the ability of newborn screening programs to detect genetic diseases earlier.

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Researchers identified 5 distinct classifications of youth suicide, revealing that nearly half of cases had no prior clinical contact or documented risk.

Data suggest that higher social media use in childhood is associated with increased inattentive ADHD symptoms over time.

In a recent study, caregiver experiences, trust, and family values shaped decisions about GLP-1 medications for children with obesity.

Adolescents with HIV reported strong preference, viral suppression, and favorable safety outcomes after switching to long-acting injectable treatment.

Recreational physical activity was associated with favorable breast tissue composition and reduced oxidative stress among adolescent girls.

A study found no increased risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children after accounting for shared familial factors.

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A study found that sodium supplementation did not significantly improve weight, length, or head circumference gains among infants.

A study found that more than two-thirds of adolescents with congenital heart disease experience at least one cardiac or noncardiac comorbidity.

Children hospitalized for bronchiolitis who received high-flow nasal cannula therapy were more likely to be diagnosed with asthma in early childhood.

An acceptance and commitment therapy–based parenting program significantly reduced parental stress compared with usual care.

Metformin safely lowered maternal glucose levels and cut the risk of neonatal hypoglycemia in pregnant patients receiving antenatal betamethasone.

A study found that nonmedically indicated formula supplementation among term infants is common and increasing over time.

Young adult and adolescent survivors of childhood cancer exhibit accelerated epigenetic aging associated with worse neurocognitive outcomes.

The approval marks the first treatment for this neurodegenerative with a low survival rate beyond 3 years.

Multiple adverse prenatal exposures have been linked to lasting behavioral problems and altered brain development through adolescence.

A review found no link between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and offspring neurodevelopmental disorders.

New research shows an increase in neurodevelopmental disorder risk among children exposed to maternal COVID-19 infection in utero.

Children born preterm face significantly reduced odds of completing high school and university compared with full-term peers.

Researchers have created the first standardized tool to identify developmental delays in infants aged as young as 16 days.

A new study found that cell-free DNA from routine prenatal testing can accurately identify preterm birth risk without added cost or procedures.

Research suggests that sex-based differences in the kynurenine pathway may contribute to depression risk in adolescents.

The approval marks a vital step toward care for urinary tract infections, helping to reduce recurrence and improve patients’ quality of life.

Metformin does not influence breastfeeding rates in patients with type 2 or early diabetes, according to recent data.

In a recent study, the rate of infant deaths was increased by 5.6% in US states implementing abortion bans.

A study found that 2 weeks of maternal bed rest significantly increases fetal weight and growth metrics in small for gestational age fetuses.