Morgan Ebert, Executive Editor

Mothers with multiple adverse childhood experiences faced double the risk of preterm birth, highlighting intergenerational health effects.

Youth suicides by sodium nitrite/nitrate are rising, highlighting prevention gaps and opportunities for early medical and public health intervention.

Federal backup camera mandate cut pediatric backover injuries and deaths, though risks remain for children in older vehicles without cameras.

Nearly 1 in 4 children with firearm injuries had prior ED visits for crashes or violence, highlighting opportunities for early intervention.

FDA approves guselkumab as the first IL-23 inhibitor for children 6 years or older with plaque psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.

Most child health TikTok videos by non-medical eco-influencers contradicted guidelines, spreading vaccine and infant care misinformation.

The “Store it Safe” program improved suicide screening and firearm storage practices, engaging families, providers, and communities statewide.

Golf cart injuries among children are rising, with falls leading to head and neck injuries and a need for better safety guidelines.

Out-of-hospital births doubled during the pandemic, led by younger, educated mothers, raising concerns about maternal risks and infant outcomes.

Placing food outreach specialists in pediatric clinics improved food access, enrolling families in assistance programs and reducing barriers.

One in 5 TikTok sexual health videos by non-medical users contained misinformation, with abortion-related content showing the highest risks.

States with stronger gun laws, including red flag laws, show lower rates of pediatric in-home firearm homicides, study finds.

Post-pandemic middle schoolers gained sexual health knowledge but showed fewer positive belief changes, study finds.

Universal screening during well visits improved asthma detection and revealed high rates of poor housing quality linked to asthma symptoms.

Hands-on menstruation education fosters confidence, reduces stigma, and equips adolescents with practical skills for menstrual health.

EMS calls for opioid exposures are increasing among pre-teens, with younger children showing higher acuity than older adolescents.

COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy reduced infection, stillbirth, and preterm birth risks without increased adverse maternal outcomes.

AAP 2025 heads to Denver with 10,000+ attendees, a keynote by Dr. Glaucomflecken, and 260+ sessions tackling top issues in pediatric care.

The FDA has authorized Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses to correct myopia and slow progression in children, offering a lower-risk option than contacts.

A study of 1.2 million children found no causal link between prenatal opioid use and autism or ADHD.

Rezpegaldesleukin improved disease severity and patient-reported outcomes in a phase 2b atopic dermatitis trial with sustained benefit.

Fewer than half of Medicaid-enrolled children with sickle cell disease in Michigan received dental care in 2022, new study shows.

New evidence-based guideline provides 22 recommendations to standardize nutritional care for neonates after enterostomy.

Universal EHR-based decision support eliminated racial disparities in adolescent chlamydia and gonorrhea testing in pediatric EDs.

Arcutis has submitted an sNDA to the FDA for roflumilast cream 0.3% for plaque psoriasis in children aged 2 to 5 years.

Study finds lean mass and fitness protect against anxiety and depression, while visceral adiposity increases risk in children aged 8-11.

Certain dietary fats trigger neutrophilic asthma by activating lung immune cells independent of obesity, study findings show.

A look back at the FDA submissions and regulatory decisions in the pediatric health care space from August 2025.

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Adolescents from socioeconomically deprived families reported more eating disorder symptoms, highlighting disparities in risk and diagnosis.