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Youth and caregivers disagree on adolescent psychiatric diagnosis

Psychiatric assessments of children and adolescents commonly incorporate reports from both youth and their caregivers.

13 Nov 2026

Your plant-based dairy swaps could leave you short on iodine

A UK dietary model links dairy reduction to greater iodine inadequacy, highlighting iodized bread and fortified plant-based alternatives as policy options.

13 Nov 2026

Unusual allergy triggers cause anaphylaxis in children and teenagers

When people think about anaphylaxis, peanuts, shellfish, or even bee sting often come to mind. Three medically challenging cases presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting show that severe allergic reactions can come from far less obvious places: a fish ingredient hidden in an energy drink, a natural hair oil and a popular children's sensory toy.

12 Nov 2026

Simple outpatient scoring system cuts deaths among malnourished children

New research co-led by the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) suggests that a new tool for use in low-resource settings can save lives and reduce the need for hospital stays among children receiving outpatient treatment for malnutrition.

12 Nov 2026

Major report urges national nutrition standards for Australian childcare centers

A major report into Australia's childcare services has recommended access to nutritionally adequate food be included in national quality standards.

12 Nov 2026

Aston University audiologist launches new online resource supporting young people with microtia

Aston University audiologist Saira Hussain has developed and launched a new website to provide accessible, relevant information for children and young people with microtia, their parents and families, and other people seeking to understand the condition.

12 Nov 2026

Stocking epinephrine in schools protects students and eases family financial burdens

For school kids with severe food allergies, having epinephrine on hand at school can mean the difference between a scary moment and a life-threatening one.

12 Nov 2026

Language barriers delay early peanut introduction for many infants

Feeding peanut products to infants early in life is one of the best tools doctors have to help prevent peanut allergy.

12 Nov 2026

Study reveals frequent insurance denials for pediatric biologic allergy treatments

When a child's severe asthma, eczema, hives, or food allergy isn't under control, an allergist may prescribe a newer type of medicine called a biologic.

12 Nov 2026

Biologic drug for eosinophilic esophagitis lowers childhood asthma risk

Young children treated for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) with dupilumab (a biologic medication) were less likely to develop asthma in the future compared with children who received a different treatment.

12 Nov 2026

Infant mortality drops significantly in England's most disadvantaged areas

Infant mortality in some of England's most disadvantaged areas fell by 16% from April 2025 to March 2026 compared with the previous year, according to the latest national data published by the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) at the University of Bristol.

12 Nov 2026

Common household chemicals may slow bone development in boys

Gestational exposure to chemicals in plastics and furniture may relate to slower bone mineral accrual in adolescence, particularly among males.

12 Nov 2026

Emotional and spiritual support vital for children in palliative care

A systematic review conducted by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland brings together studies from mainland China and Taiwan.

12 Nov 2026

Weekly park visits boost children's mental health and social skills

Children who visit parks and playgrounds at least once a week may have better mental health and social development as they grow up.

11 Nov 2026

Declining vaccination rates put U.S. measles elimination at risk

More than a quarter century after measles was declared eradicated in the United States, the country is at risk of losing that public health achievement.

11 Nov 2026

Childhood cancer survival reaches nearly 90%, yet disparities remain

Nearly nine in 10 young people with cancer were alive five years after diagnosis by 2017 – up from six in 10 in 1975, according to first comprehensive update of U.S. childhood cancer survival statistics in over a decade published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

11 Nov 2026

Exercise benefits mental health, so why is the genetic evidence so mixed?

A systematic review of 61 Mendelian randomization studies found limited and inconsistent genetic evidence that general physical activity causally improves mental health or cognitive outcomes; 30 studies reported only null or directionally opposite findings. More consistent evidence emerged for aerobic exercise and reduced depression risk, and for physical fitness traits, particularly muscle strength and muscle mass, in relation to better mental and cognitive health, although methodological limitations prevent definitive causal conclusions.

11 Nov 2026

The way food feels in your mouth could change how much you eat

A scientific review examines how food texture and mouthfeel interact with oral sensory receptors, saliva, and brain pathways to influence food preferences, eating speed, appetite, and fullness. The authors suggest that understanding these mechanisms could help develop healthier, more satisfying foods, although their long-term effects on metabolic health require further investigation.

11 Nov 2026

Thalamic responsive neurostimulation reduces seizures by over 80% in pediatric patients

Over the past two years, a Children's Hospital Los Angeles team has treated 10 children with thalamic responsive neurostimulation (RNS), a groundbreaking therapy for generalized epilepsy as well as Lennox Gastaut syndrome.

11 Nov 2026