Lower maternal PlGF in the third trimester was tied to child ADHD in a University of Iowa cohort, independent of preeclampsia and FGR.

Children with FASD given choline before age 6 had 9.1% higher nonverbal IQ and 11.3% better working memory vs placebo 5 years after treatment.

SUID was the largest single contributor to the Black-White infant mortality gap in 2024 and drove the biggest share of its rise since 2020.

Learn how to distinguish true ADHD from anxiety, trauma, sleep issues, or substance use by tracing symptoms back to childhood across settings and impairment.

NHIS data show the share of US children aged 5 to 17 years ever diagnosed with ADHD climbed from 9.9% in 2019 to 13.8% in 2025.

Missed the AAP's new congenital measles guidance? This easy-to-read FAQ covers what pediatric clinicians need to know.

Nikta Forghani, MD, explains when irregular menstrual cycles warrant evaluation and how pediatricians can identify PCOS and relative energy deficiency.

Christina Boull, MD, explains how pediatricians can recognize dermatologic conditions in darker skin tones and address pigment changes and treatment gaps.