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Study links father's resilience to better prenatal health outcomes

A husband's optimism and confidence may play a crucial, if often unseen, role in helping babies arrive healthy and on time.

7 Nov 2025

Pediatric patients with primary glomerular diseases may experience faster kidney function decline

New research reveals that contrary toconventional belief, primary glomerular diseases are not necessarily benign for children and young adults. In fact, some subsets of children and young adults may experience faster kidney function decline than older patients.

7 Nov 2025

New project aims to reduce addiction through prevention infrastructure development

Researchers at Wayne State University will work with Michigan agencies and education partners to improve access to school-based substance use prevention and treatment programs for adolescents who are at risk of substance misuse and substance use disorders (SUDs).

7 Nov 2025

COVID-19 vaccination linked to lower long COVID risk in adolescents

Adolescents who were vaccinated against COVID-19 were less likely to develop long COVID after their first SARS-CoV-2 infection than unvaccinated peers, finds a new study.

6 Nov 2025

SNAP benefits fail to fund healthy diets for many Americans, study shows

A new study reveals that while the Harvard Healthy Eating Pattern aligns with SNAP benefits, the Mediterranean and DASH diets often exceed allowable costs, particularly for individuals with higher calorie needs, highlighting a systemic “poverty tax” on healthy eating.

6 Nov 2025

Studies reveal how hereditary angioedema disrupts the lives of children and families

Two new studies being presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando shed light on how hereditary angioedema (HAE) – a rare, potentially life-threatening disease which causes unpredictable swelling – profoundly affects the daily lives, emotional wellbeing, and medical experiences of young patients and their caregivers.

6 Nov 2025

Gluten-free guide lifts diet quality for children but lasting change needs support

A new pilot RCT in children with celiac disease found that a single counselling session using a Gluten-Free Food Guide (GFFG) temporarily improved diet quality, variety, and milk intake but the benefits faded within six months. Ongoing support may be essential for lasting dietary change.

6 Nov 2025

New studies shine light on oral immunotherapy and oral food challenges in allergic children

Two new studies being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando shine a spotlight on oral immunotherapy and oral food challenges (OFCs) in children, showing that both procedures are safe for young patients and can be life-changing for families navigating food allergies.

6 Nov 2025

COVID-19 vaccination may have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis

Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, may experience fewer infections and allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research being presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando.

6 Nov 2025

Long-term study shows peanut patch treatment builds tolerance in toddlers

New research presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offers encouraging news for parents of young children with peanut allergies.

6 Nov 2025

Adolescents who experience migraines more likely to have high blood pressure

A nationwide study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that adolescents who experience migraines are three times more likely to have high blood pressure.

6 Nov 2025

Why health education isn’t stopping young adults from consuming energy drinks

Polish students' energy drink consumption persists despite awareness of health risks, indicating a need for enhanced education and stricter sales regulations.

6 Nov 2025

Maternal type 1 diabetes confers a protective effect in children through epigenetic programming

Children with a family history of type 1 diabetes (T1D) have an increased risk of developing the disease.

6 Nov 2025

New study highlights the impact of pediatric integrative medicine services

A new study conducted by University Hospitals Connor Whole Health highlights the impact of pediatric integrative medicine services.

5 Nov 2025

Experts urge global climate goals to prioritize children's health

A Weill Cornell Medicine investigator and other members of a technical advisory group to the World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund have outlined measures that nations can take to ensure that children's health is accounted for within climate change goals.

5 Nov 2025

New analysis identifies safer treatment paths for children with medulloblastoma

By analyzing data from three clinical trials treating children with the brain tumor medulloblastoma, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have designed an approach to safely reduce therapy, thereby lowering side effects.

5 Nov 2025

How gut microbes shape sleep: New review reveals microbiome clues to insomnia and apnea

A new Brain Medicine review maps how gut microbes influence sleep disorders, from insomnia and sleep apnea to circadian disruption, via bile acids, neurotransmitters, and immune pathways. The findings highlight gut-driven targets for improving sleep quality through diet, probiotics, and microbiome modulation.

5 Nov 2025

Do gut microbes cause autism? New research says diet plays the bigger role

In a family-based study, researchers found that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) shared similar gut microbiomes with their relatives but showed distinctly different eating habits. Their preference for sweets and limited vegetable intake suggests behavior-driven dietary choices may influence, rather than result from, microbiome differences.

5 Nov 2025

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

Child Health News

Study links father's resilience to better prenatal health outcomes

Pediatric patients with primary glomerular diseases may experience faster kidney function decline

New project aims to reduce addiction through prevention infrastructure development

COVID-19 vaccination linked to lower long COVID risk in adolescents

SNAP benefits fail to fund healthy diets for many Americans, study shows

Studies reveal how hereditary angioedema disrupts the lives of children and families

Gluten-free guide lifts diet quality for children but lasting change needs support

New studies shine light on oral immunotherapy and oral food challenges in allergic children

COVID-19 vaccination may have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis

Long-term study shows peanut patch treatment builds tolerance in toddlers

Adolescents who experience migraines more likely to have high blood pressure

Why health education isn’t stopping young adults from consuming energy drinks

Maternal type 1 diabetes confers a protective effect in children through epigenetic programming

New study highlights the impact of pediatric integrative medicine services

Experts urge global climate goals to prioritize children's health

New analysis identifies safer treatment paths for children with medulloblastoma

How gut microbes shape sleep: New review reveals microbiome clues to insomnia and apnea

Do gut microbes cause autism? New research says diet plays the bigger role

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

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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