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Single-cell RNA sequencing uncovers diverse CD4⁺ T-cell subtypes in pediatric lupus

Detailed mapping of CD4⁺ T cells from children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has revealed distinct immune cell subsets with likely roles in disease pathogenesis, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

24 Nov 2025

Researchers uncover a new way to understand how children fare after liver transplantation

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered a new way to understand how children fare after liver transplantation: by focusing not on medical test results, but on how differently parents and children perceive the child's well-being.

24 Nov 2025

Study: Fewer than 1 in 4 preschoolers meet the recommended daily physical activity levels

Fewer than 1 in 4 children aged 2 to 4 meet the recommended daily physical activity levels, a new study has found.

24 Nov 2025

Gaining too little or too much weight in pregnancy affects birth outcomes

The review of 1.6 million pregnancies shows diverse weight gain impacts, stressing the urgency for updated guidelines to improve maternal and infant health.

24 Nov 2025

Higher teen blood pressure predicts who develops heart disease

A study reveals that adolescent blood pressure levels are strong predictors of coronary atherosclerosis, emphasizing the importance of monitoring in youth.

24 Nov 2025

Kids and teens go full throttle for e-bikes as federal oversight stalls

E-bike of Colorado sales manager Perry Fletcher said his sales and repair shop saw an increase in back-to-school sales to young riders and families this fall as the popularity of the battery-powered bicycles revs up.

24 Nov 2025

Kennedy sharpens vaccine attacks, without scientific backing

As the federal government prepares for the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has intensified his attacks on aluminum vaccine components used in many shots to boost the body's immune response.

24 Nov 2025

American Heart Association honors schools and students for fighting childhood obesity

One in every five American children and teens is obese; that's up 35% from 2000, as severe childhood obesity rates have nearly doubled in that time.

22 Nov 2025

AI-driven innovations in pediatric ultrasound imaging and analysis

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. The emerging application of artificial intelligence (AI) in pediatric ultrasound has shown significant potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, particularly in addressing the challenges of conventional ultrasound in operator dependence, inconsistent image quality, and limited quantitative analysis capabilities.

22 Nov 2025

UCSF study identifies neural signatures of sensory overload in children

In the search for a way to measure different forms of a condition called sensory processing disorder, neuroscientists are using imaging to see how young brains process sensory stimulation.

22 Nov 2025

What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism

The rewriting of a page on the CDC's website to assert the false claim that vaccines may cause autism sparked a torrent of anger and anguish from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrecking the credibility of an agency they've long relied on for unbiased scientific evidence.

22 Nov 2025

Study finds early neural markers of addiction risk differ between boys and girls

The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine.

21 Nov 2025

Young children in Nigeria may be widely exposed to skin lightening products

A significant proportion of under 5s in Nigeria may be being exposed to skin lightning products, if the results of a semi-urban community survey are indicative, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

21 Nov 2025

Finger counting in early childhood boosts later math performance

Children who count on their fingers between ages 4 and 6 1/2 have better addition skills by age 7 than those who don't use their fingers, suggesting that finger counting is an important stepping stone to higher math skills, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

21 Nov 2025

Child Health News

Single-cell RNA sequencing uncovers diverse CD4⁺ T-cell subtypes in pediatric lupus

Researchers uncover a new way to understand how children fare after liver transplantation

Study: Fewer than 1 in 4 preschoolers meet the recommended daily physical activity levels

Gaining too little or too much weight in pregnancy affects birth outcomes

Higher teen blood pressure predicts who develops heart disease

Kids and teens go full throttle for e-bikes as federal oversight stalls

Kennedy sharpens vaccine attacks, without scientific backing

American Heart Association honors schools and students for fighting childhood obesity

AI-driven innovations in pediatric ultrasound imaging and analysis

UCSF study identifies neural signatures of sensory overload in children

What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism

Study finds early neural markers of addiction risk differ between boys and girls

Young children in Nigeria may be widely exposed to skin lightening products

Finger counting in early childhood boosts later math performance

Study: Most parents have realistic expectations of their children's future athletic achievement

Blue light from tablets may not disrupt sleep in young children

UC Davis researchers lead $5.5 million study on language development in children with Down syndrome

Ultraprocessed diets affect teens and young adults differently

C-reactive protein shows stronger accuracy for early-onset sepsis in preterm newborns

Prenatal stress hormones may shape when a baby’s teeth erupt

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

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

Extending the reach of Amperia™

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