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AnnaLynn M. Williams, PhD, and Kevin Krull, PhD, discuss accelerated biologic aging in childhood cancer survivors.

FDA-cleared Flowflex Plus 4-in-1 home test detects RSV, influenza A/B, and COVID-19 in adults and children as young as 6 months.

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

A large US cohort study found no association between community water fluoridation and birth weight, providing reassurance about exposure during pregnancy.

Influenza antiviral use among hospitalized US children declined during the late COVID-19 pandemic despite guideline recommendations.

Children who require high-flow nasal cannula therapy during hospitalization for bronchiolitis are more likely to be diagnosed with asthma later in childhood.

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

A national survey found most patients with chronic inflammatory skin disease rely on flare-based care and report concerns about long-term topical steroid use.

Analysis of nearly 900 million hours of monitored infant sleep shows rapid stabilization of sleep patterns in the first year of life.

FDA grants 510(k) clearance to a portable neonatal incubator designed to support thermoregulation and keep preterm infants close to mothers.

Long-acting injectable HIV treatment given every 2 months was safe, well tolerated, and strongly preferred by adolescents in a recent study.

Vimal H. Prajapati, MD, discusses the latest roflumilast cream data from the INTEGUMENT-PED trial for pediatric atopic dermatitis.

A large 2026 meta-analysis found no association between prenatal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children.

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.

Preventive care declines from adolescence to young adulthood, with a subset of males remaining persistently disengaged from annual well visits.

Cumulative prenatal adversities were linked to higher adolescent mental health risk, highlighting the importance of prenatal history and early clinical monitoring.

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

Data show that adolescents average more than 1 hour of smartphone use during school hours, raising concerns about attention, learning, and policy enforcement in schools.

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

Pertussis often presents as a prolonged cold, especially in infants. Early recognition, treatment, and vaccination are key to reducing severe disease and spread.

Starting HPV vaccination earlier improves access, builds trust with families, and increases uptake before virus exposure to prevent cancer.

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

Samina Ali, MD, reports that ibuprofen alone provides pain relief comparable to combination regimens for acute limb injuries vs opioids.

New phase 3 trial data reveal fremanezumab's effectiveness and safety for preventing migraines in children, offering a vital treatment option.

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

The phase 3 SPACE trial showed fremanezumab reduced monthly migraine days vs placebo in pediatric patients with episodic migraine.