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Genetic differences in surfactant proteins influence retinopathy of prematurity risk

A new study from the University of Oklahoma suggests that small genetic differences in two proteins – previously known for their role in premature infants' lungs – may also influence how their eyes develop, potentially affecting the risk of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

12 Dec 2025

Dinutuximab beta plus chemotherapy shrinks neuroblastoma tumors in children

Children with a rare form of cancer called neuroblastoma which hasn't responded to initial treatment or that has relapsed may benefit from adding antibody treatment to usual chemotherapy, according to new results from a clinical trial.

12 Dec 2025

Interdisciplinary project aims reduce noise exposure for premature children in neonatal care

Premature babies are particularly susceptible to strong sensory impressions and high sound levels from the incubator. Now researchers will look at what can be done to protect children's hearing and development.

12 Dec 2025

Pediatric critical care survivors often lack prompt primary care follow up

When the unthinkable happens and a child is left critically ill or injured, the miracle workers in pediatric intensive care units around the country work tirelessly to save their lives.

12 Dec 2025

Maxillary nerve block may reduce perioperative opioid consumption in pediatric primary clefts

For infants undergoing cleft palate surgery, local anesthetic injection targeting the maxillary nerve of the face may reduce or eliminate the need for opioid medications to control postoperative pain, reports a study in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.

12 Dec 2025

Plant-based diets support healthy growth when properly planned for children

Vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth when carefully planned with appropriate supplementation, finds a major new meta-analysis – the most comprehensive study to-date of plant-based diets in children.

12 Dec 2025

WHO global expert committee finds no causal link exists between vaccines and autism

New analysis from a WHO global expert committee on vaccine safety has found that, based on available evidence, no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The conclusion reaffirms WHO's position that childhood vaccines do not cause autism.

12 Dec 2025

Internet gaming disorder affects one in ten boys

Do your kids play a lot of computer games? Some may end up gaming a little too obsessively. Researchers have identified the most important warning signs.

11 Dec 2025

What happens to your body when you eat takeaway food too often?

This study of 8,556 US adults shows that frequent takeaway food consumption is associated with a higher energy-adjusted Dietary Inflammatory Index and adverse cardiometabolic markers. The findings suggest that reducing takeaway intake and lowering dietary inflammatory potential may improve long-term cardiometabolic health.

11 Dec 2025

Smoke from Canadian wildfires linked to worse asthma symptoms in children

New research from the University of Vermont reveals exposure to smoke from Canadian wildfires in the summer of 2023 led to worsening asthma symptoms in children in Vermont and upstate New York.

11 Dec 2025

Arts and creativity can help improve children’s wellbeing

The arts and creativity are crucial for children’s wellbeing, but funding cuts have removed this lifeline for many children growing up in disadvantage and poor health, research shows.

11 Dec 2025

Machine learning reveals dental caries heterogeneity in NHANES

A new article published in the Journal of Dental Research explores the development an integrated data-cleaning and subtype discovery pipeline using unsupervised machine learning for comprehensive analysis and visualization of data patterns in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database.

11 Dec 2025

White bread vs wholegrain: which one is actually better for your health?

This review dispels common myths about white and wholegrain bread by examining their composition processing and health effects. It concludes that while wholegrain breads offer added benefits white bread remains a safe affordable and nutritionally meaningful staple when fortified.

11 Dec 2025

Teenagers with body image issues may develop eating disorders and depression later

Teenagers who are unhappy with their bodies are more likely to develop symptoms of eating disorders and depression in early adulthood, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

11 Dec 2025

Study finds sharp rise in prescriptions for stimulant medications used to treat ADHD

A new Ontario-based study has found a significant rise in prescriptions for stimulant medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly among adults and females.

11 Dec 2025

How much omega-3 do you need daily? New global review reveals DHA and EPA requirements

Global and national guidelines for long-chain omega-3 intake vary widely across life stages, with many countries lacking clear recommendations. Most authorities advise at least 250 mg/day of EPA and DHA, yet population intakes remain far below optimal levels.

10 Dec 2025

Screen time and ADHD: why social media stands out from gaming and TV

Over four years in a large US cohort, greater social media use was associated with small but consistent increases in inattention symptoms in children, while video games and television were not. Genetic risk for ADHD did not modify this inattention association, and analyses supported a directional link from social media use to later attention difficulties.

10 Dec 2025

Family history of cardiometabolic disease linked to early heart damage in adolescents

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Child Health News

Genetic differences in surfactant proteins influence retinopathy of prematurity risk

Dinutuximab beta plus chemotherapy shrinks neuroblastoma tumors in children

Interdisciplinary project aims reduce noise exposure for premature children in neonatal care

Pediatric critical care survivors often lack prompt primary care follow up

Maxillary nerve block may reduce perioperative opioid consumption in pediatric primary clefts

Plant-based diets support healthy growth when properly planned for children

WHO global expert committee finds no causal link exists between vaccines and autism

Internet gaming disorder affects one in ten boys

What happens to your body when you eat takeaway food too often?

Smoke from Canadian wildfires linked to worse asthma symptoms in children

Arts and creativity can help improve children’s wellbeing

Machine learning reveals dental caries heterogeneity in NHANES

White bread vs wholegrain: which one is actually better for your health?

Teenagers with body image issues may develop eating disorders and depression later

Study finds sharp rise in prescriptions for stimulant medications used to treat ADHD

How much omega-3 do you need daily? New global review reveals DHA and EPA requirements

Screen time and ADHD: why social media stands out from gaming and TV

Family history of cardiometabolic disease linked to early heart damage in adolescents

Young adolescents participating in organized sports less likely to show oppositional-defiant behavior

National study maps where food additives come from in children’s and adults’ diets

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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