Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

A new review highlights how rising childhood obesity, genetic susceptibility, and early-life gut microbiota changes contribute to youth-onset type 2 diabetes.

A study found that while nearly one-third of US youth used generative artificial intelligence apps, usage patterns varied widely by age, timing, and intensity.

A study found that combining remote and in-person delivery of a parenting program improved young children’s developmental outcomes and home environments.

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A study found high rates of neurodevelopmental diagnoses and service use among children with congenital heart disease following infant heart surgery.

A recent study found that nearly half of parents of children with high weight reported concerns about disordered eating.

A study shows how COVID-19 reshaped the circulation, seasonality, and coinfection patterns of respiratory viruses in children.

A study found that dried blood spot screening can identify presymptomatic type 1 diabetes in children, reducing the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis.

A study found that an FDA-cleared device was safe for pediatric patients with ADHD but did not significantly improve symptoms vs sham treatment.

Experts are urging caution with pediatric melatonin use, citing rising consumption, inconsistent dosing, and limited long-term safety data.

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A study found that children with both a low 5-minute Apgar score and low umbilical cord blood pH at birth had an increased risk of ADHD.

A study found a dose-response increase in severe neonatal morbidity or mortality among infants born to mothers with multiple preexisting chronic conditions.

A study found that a deep learning model using baseline fundus images can accurately predict myopia progression and high myopia risk.

A study found that individuals with ADHD traits in childhood had increased odds of physical multimorbidity and disability by midlife.

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.