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Restless legs syndrome triples the risk of perinatal depression in pregnant women

New research found a higher risk of perinatal depression in pregnant women with restless legs syndrome.

20 Oct 2026

Simple medical card game reduces preoperative anxiety in children

Preoperative anxiety affects about 60% of children and is linked with poorer cooperation at anesthesia induction, greater postoperative pain, and maladaptive behavioral changes.

20 Oct 2026

Asian study shows ADHD disability burden peaks in early adolescence

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder and imposes a lifelong burden extending beyond core symptoms to academic achievement, quality of life, and long-term disability.

20 Oct 2026

Scientists discover immune pathway behind radiation-induced lung damage

Researchers at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the country, have uncovered an immune pathway that may contribute to radiation-related lung damage and have identified a potential strategy to block it.

20 Oct 2026

Preschool social-emotional lessons improve long-term adult well-being

Almost two decades later, preschool students who received supplemental instruction to build their social, emotional and language skills reported a higher quality of life than peers who did not receive the same skill instruction, according to an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers.

20 Oct 2026

New program helps high-risk children improve sun protection behaviors

Children of parents who have melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer that starts in the cells that make pigment, have twice the lifetime risk of developing the disease themselves.

20 Oct 2026

New gene-editing platform gives doctors control over cell therapies

An Australian clinician-led research team has developed a gene-editing platform that could give doctors more control over cell therapies, making them more practical for patients with complex immune conditions.

20 Oct 2026

Fruit and sugary drinks stood out in a three-year study of teenage mental health

A three-year study of 6,537 Australian adolescents found that higher fruit consumption was associated with a lower risk of elevated depression and anxiety symptoms, while greater sugar-sweetened beverage intake was associated with increased risk. Vegetable consumption showed no significant association with either outcome, and the observational findings cannot establish cause and effect.

19 Oct 2026

MUSC study reveals gender shift in adolescent vaping trends

For decades, boys and men were more likely than their female peers to use nicotine. But a new study from MUSC shows that among U.S. adolescents, that pattern has reversed for vaping.

19 Oct 2026

Most parents say having a baby costs too much

Welcoming a new baby brings moments of joy, major milestones and significant expenses.

19 Oct 2026

Parents know fruit and vegetables are healthy, but many underestimate how much children need

A qualitative study involving 15 Swedish parents found that although most recognized the health benefits of fruit and vegetables, many underestimated recommended daily intake and considered serving vegetables at dinner sufficient. Researchers identified four overlapping parental roles influencing children's eating habits and suggested that clearer guidance on quantities, serving frequency, and practical feeding approaches could help families improve consumption.

15 Oct 2026

Home delivery boosts fresh produce prescription redemption among older adults

People who eat fresh food are healthier than those who don't. That simple fact is the basis of food prescription programs that make fruits, vegetables and other foods free for people who are food insecure.

15 Oct 2026

Mount Sinai wins NIH grant to test community-based hypertension care model in rural Ghana

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have received a $3.3 million, five-year grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, to test an innovative community-based primary care model for high blood pressure in rural Ghana.

15 Oct 2026

Lactation drug cabergoline may reduce breast cancer risk in mothers

An international team of scientists has found that a lactation drug could reduce the risk of breast cancer in mothers after childbirth.

15 Oct 2026

Parents invent home safety fixes for medically complex children

Approximately 1 in 20 U.S. children younger than 18 years of age are medically complex, meaning they have multiorgan system conditions like cerebral palsy and depend on implanted tube-related medical technology.

15 Oct 2026

A study of 2.3 million California children raises questions about lithium in water

Researchers analyzed healthcare records from more than 2.3 million children in California and found that those living in counties with higher lithium concentrations in water sources had 60% higher adjusted odds of a Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) diagnosis. A separate New York analysis supported an association at a lower lithium threshol

14 Oct 2026

Scientists reviewed studies covering 1.17 million children and found a major research gap

Researchers identified 104 pregnancy and birth cohorts representing more than 1.17 million children across 41 countries, documenting the availability of data on early-life nutrition and neurodevelopment. Approximately 99% of participants in the income-stratified analysis came from high- or upper-middle-income countries, while differences in data collection and assessment methods complicate future international comparisons.

14 Oct 2026

Novel gene rejuvenation therapy preserves cell identity while reversing age

Every organ and tissue progressively loses function and integrity as it ages. In fact, researchers have identified "hallmarks of aging" that not only present specific processes impacted by age, but are also thought of as levers that, if successfully targeted, could help turn back the aging clock and result in tissue rejuvenation.

14 Oct 2026

Common asthma drug improves strength in children with muscle disease

A common asthma medication improves motor skills and muscle strength in children with congenital myopathies, a group of incurable muscle diseases.

14 Oct 2026

Scientists identify novel autoimmune driver behind DNA repair breakdown in childhood cancer

Researchers have found the first evidence for a previously unsuspected cause of pediatric cancer. They showed that children with such cancers were more likely than their healthy peers to produce ‘auto-antibodies’ targeting six proteins necessary for normal DNA repair. Likewise, they showed that young adults with cancer had greater amounts of these circulating antibodies already years before diagnosis.

14 Oct 2026

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Children News and Research

Restless legs syndrome triples the risk of perinatal depression in pregnant women

Simple medical card game reduces preoperative anxiety in children

Asian study shows ADHD disability burden peaks in early adolescence

Scientists discover immune pathway behind radiation-induced lung damage

Preschool social-emotional lessons improve long-term adult well-being

New program helps high-risk children improve sun protection behaviors

New gene-editing platform gives doctors control over cell therapies

Fruit and sugary drinks stood out in a three-year study of teenage mental health

MUSC study reveals gender shift in adolescent vaping trends

Most parents say having a baby costs too much

Parents know fruit and vegetables are healthy, but many underestimate how much children need

Home delivery boosts fresh produce prescription redemption among older adults

Mount Sinai wins NIH grant to test community-based hypertension care model in rural Ghana

Lactation drug cabergoline may reduce breast cancer risk in mothers

Parents invent home safety fixes for medically complex children

A study of 2.3 million California children raises questions about lithium in water

Scientists reviewed studies covering 1.17 million children and found a major research gap

Novel gene rejuvenation therapy preserves cell identity while reversing age

Common asthma drug improves strength in children with muscle disease

Scientists identify novel autoimmune driver behind DNA repair breakdown in childhood cancer

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