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Children face greater heart and inflammatory risks after COVID-19 infection than vaccination

The study is the largest of its kind in this population, and is published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health.

4 Nov 2025

Swapping meat for plant-based options cuts fat but lowers protein, study finds

Replacing meat with plant-based or mycoprotein alternatives in UK diets lowers saturated fat and boosts fiber but reduces protein intake, especially for teens and older adults. The overall saturated fat reduction is too small to meaningfully affect cholesterol levels, researchers report in npj Science of Food.

4 Nov 2025

Louisiana took months to sound alarm after two babies died in whooping cough outbreak

When there's an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease, state health officials typically take certain steps to alert residents and issue public updates about the growing threat.

4 Nov 2025

Gut bacteria in toddlers may influence anxiety and depression years later

This study links childhood gut microbiome to brain connectivity, highlighting its role in internalizing symptoms like anxiety and depression later in life.

4 Nov 2025

Kids First DRC releases 37th pediatric study on rare childhood cancers

The Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center (Kids First DRC) has released its 37th pediatric research study, available in the Kids First Data Resource Portal.

3 Nov 2025

St. Jude scientists identify new therapeutic target for high-risk pediatric leukemia

Acute myeloid leukemia driven by tandem duplications within the UBTF gene (UBTF-TD AML) is a high-risk pediatric cancer in urgent need of novel therapeutic options.

3 Nov 2025

Quick bystander CPR improves survival odds in children after cardiac arrest

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed within five minutes of a child's heart stopping nearly doubled their chances of survival, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Resuscitation Science Symposium 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Better schools can offset genetic disadvantages in learning

Research indicates that high-quality schooling can compensate for genetic disparities in reading success, underscoring the importance of equitable education.

3 Nov 2025

Even low PFAS in drinking water raise blood levels, California study shows

Researchers in Southern California found that even low levels of PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in public drinking water lead to measurable increases in blood PFAS concentrations. The study underscores the urgent need for stronger water-quality monitoring and stricter PFAS regulations across non-industrial regions.

2 Nov 2025

The nation’s largest food aid program is about to see cuts. Here’s what you should know.

The Trump administration's overhaul of the nation's largest food assistance program will cause millions of people to lose benefits, strain state budgets, and pressure the nation's food supply chain, all while likely hindering the goals of the administration's "Make America Healthy Again" platform, according to researchers and former federal officials.

31 Oct 2025

Researchers visualize how brain network development is altered in rare childhood disorder

Researchers at the VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology have visualized how brain network development is altered in a model of KCNQ2-related developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, a rare childhood brain disorder.

31 Oct 2025

Global study suggests potential for universal vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae

A vaccine that tackles the bacteria that cause up to 200 million childhood infections every year could be possible, experts say.

31 Oct 2025

Baby formula can harbor heat-resistant bacteria even after safe preparation

Research shows that powdered infant formula may contain microbial contaminants despite following 70°C preparation guidelines, highlighting potential risks.

31 Oct 2025

Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world

A massive cross-ancestry genetic study involving over 839,000 adults identified 13 genes linked to obesity, including five never before associated with the condition. The findings highlight how global genetic diversity can uncover new biological pathways and potential treatment targets for obesity.

31 Oct 2025

COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk

Children born to mothers who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy face a 29% higher likelihood of developmental disorders by age three, including speech, motor, and autism-spectrum delays. The risk was greatest for male offspring and infections occurring in the third trimester.

30 Oct 2025

Thiostrepton suppresses rhabdomyosarcoma progression by targeting the PI3K–AKT pathway

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) accounts for up to 10% of childhood cancers and nearly half of pediatric soft tissue sarcomas.

30 Oct 2025

Babies' gut bacteria could play a role in programming brain circuits tied to emotional health

A child's early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in middle childhood, according to a new UCLA Health study.

30 Oct 2025

Rethinking kindergarten reading screenings for better outcomes

In most states, schools are required to screen students as they enter kindergarten - a process that is meant to identify students who may need extra help learning to read. However, a new study by MIT researchers suggests that these screenings may not be working as intended in all schools.

29 Oct 2025

Heart ‘blueprint’ offers insights into fetal development and congenital defects

New research in Sweden has produced a "blueprint" revealing how the human heart is built during prenatal development.

29 Oct 2025

How branding and peer pressure keep kids hooked on energy drinks

Children and adolescents in North East England still find energy drinks easy to access despite a voluntary UK ban, drawn by taste, price, and powerful marketing. Hydration drinks like PRIME are viewed as “healthier,” even though young consumers often misunderstand their ingredients and health impacts.

28 Oct 2025

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Child Health News

Children face greater heart and inflammatory risks after COVID-19 infection than vaccination

Swapping meat for plant-based options cuts fat but lowers protein, study finds

Louisiana took months to sound alarm after two babies died in whooping cough outbreak

Gut bacteria in toddlers may influence anxiety and depression years later

Kids First DRC releases 37th pediatric study on rare childhood cancers

St. Jude scientists identify new therapeutic target for high-risk pediatric leukemia

Quick bystander CPR improves survival odds in children after cardiac arrest

Better schools can offset genetic disadvantages in learning

Even low PFAS in drinking water raise blood levels, California study shows

The nation’s largest food aid program is about to see cuts. Here’s what you should know.

Researchers visualize how brain network development is altered in rare childhood disorder

Global study suggests potential for universal vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae

Baby formula can harbor heat-resistant bacteria even after safe preparation

Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world

COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk

Thiostrepton suppresses rhabdomyosarcoma progression by targeting the PI3K–AKT pathway

Babies' gut bacteria could play a role in programming brain circuits tied to emotional health

Rethinking kindergarten reading screenings for better outcomes

Heart ‘blueprint’ offers insights into fetal development and congenital defects

How branding and peer pressure keep kids hooked on energy drinks

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