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How moving to a walkable city can add 1,100 steps to your day

Moving to a more walkable city boosts daily step counts by around 1,100, with gains lasting at least three months and consistent across most demographic groups. Large walkability improvements nearly double the share of people meeting U.S. aerobic activity guidelines.

14 Aug 2025

Study finds vegetarians less likely to develop several common and rare cancers

A large North American cohort study found that vegetarian diets were linked to lower risks of several cancers, including colorectal, stomach, breast, prostate, and lymphoproliferative cancers. No evidence suggested that vegetarian eating increased cancer risk for any site.

14 Aug 2025

Leg movement variability provides reliable marker of dystonia in pediatric cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy affects around one in 345 children in the U.S., and more than half of them experience a problem called dystonia - involuntary and often painful muscle contractions, most commonly in the legs, that lead to abnormal movement and postures and make regular activities such as walking difficult.

14 Aug 2025

Therapy dog programs lack standard rules in England

A national survey on therapy animals highlights the importance of standardized practices in dog-assisted interventions to improve outcomes and ensure safety.

14 Aug 2025

PFAS exposure increases risk of weight regain after adolescent bariatric surgery

Adolescents who undergo bariatric surgery face a higher risk of weight regain, which can undermine treatment success and long-term health, if they have elevated blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prior to the procedure, according to new USC research.

14 Aug 2025

Surprising sweetness differences in popular U.S. infant formulas

A study on infant formulas reveals significant differences in sweetness, highlighting the impact of ingredients on children's nutrition and taste preferences.

14 Aug 2025

Prenatal acetaminophen linked to higher risk of autism and ADHD

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in children.

14 Aug 2025

Arginine dentifrices reduce dental caries in children with active caries

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) have announced the publication of a new study in JDR Clinical & Translational Research that demonstrates that arginine dentifrices reduce dental caries in children with active caries as much as, or more than, a sodium fluoride dentifrice, depending on the arginine concentration.

13 Aug 2025

Early use of risdiplam in newborns with SMA shows improvements in motor development

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness, which, when untreated, prevents infants with the most severe form from gaining motor development - never gaining the ability to sit - and typically leads to death before 2 years of age.

13 Aug 2025

High-dose vitamin D in pregnancy likely cuts childhood wheeze risk, but infant supplements fall short

A Cochrane review of 18 randomized trials found that high-dose vitamin D during pregnancy likely reduces the risk of childhood wheeze, a key early symptom of asthma. However, vitamin D supplementation in infants and young children showed uncertain benefits for asthma prevention.

13 Aug 2025

Pandemic left measurable changes in teen brains, hormones, and immunity

Adolescents assessed after COVID-19 lockdowns showed lower daily cortisol, higher inflammation, and reduced prefrontal cortex activity compared to matched pre-pandemic peers, suggesting widespread stress-related biological changes. These alterations mirror patterns seen after prolonged early-life stress, raising concerns about long-term health risks.

13 Aug 2025

Menu reshuffle can improve diet and cut emissions without new recipes

Optimizing weekly menus at a UK university led to significant health and sustainability gains, reducing saturated fat and carbon footprint without new recipes.

13 Aug 2025

High-potassium diets show consistent mental health benefits

Higher intakes of certain dietary minerals are linked to lower depression risk, with potassium showing consistent benefits in both U.S. and Korean adults. Patterns differ by country, sex, and age, highlighting the role of cultural diets and nutrient bioavailability in mental health.

12 Aug 2025

Michigan Public Health awarded $1.8 million to address gaps in maternal and child health workforce

The University of Michigan School of Public Health has been selected as one of 13 Centers of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science, and Practice by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

12 Aug 2025

Global review highlights gaps in adolescent mental health research

A new systematic review of 172 studies including data from over 12 million adolescents across 166 countries reveals that while cross-national adolescent mental health research including low- and middle-income countries has expanded significantly, large gaps remain in global representation.

12 Aug 2025

Study identifies risk factors that increase risk of death in children with Fontan circulatory failure

A multi-center study has identified critical risk factors that increase the likelihood of death in children with a heart defect who are awaiting or have recently undergone heart transplantation, according to findings published in Circulation.

11 Aug 2025

Research finds long-term health challenges in survivors of childhood cancer

Researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States with its National Medical Center ranked among the nation's top cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, today published a new study which found that some survivors of childhood cancer are more at risk for serious health issues as they grow older, including new cancers and chronic conditions like heart disease.

11 Aug 2025

Cutting HFSS ultra-processed foods may save lives, says AHA report

The American Heart Association’s new science advisory links high consumption of ultra-processed foods to increased cardiometabolic risks and mortality, urging targeted reduction of HFSS UPFs. The report also calls for policy reforms, equity-focused strategies, and further research into mechanisms beyond nutrient content.

11 Aug 2025

Fetal procedure dramatically reduces mortality in high-risk Vein of Galen Malformation cases

Building upon the success of the first in utero brain surgery for Vein of Galen Malformation (VOGM) reported in 2023, new data published today in JAMA provides further evidence for the potential use of fetal embolization for this condition.

11 Aug 2025

New insights into how keto diet can restore cognitive function following status epilepticus

Epilepsy affects over 70 million people worldwide, and a significant portion of patients suffer from drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), where standard medications fail.

11 Aug 2025

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Child Health News

How moving to a walkable city can add 1,100 steps to your day

Study finds vegetarians less likely to develop several common and rare cancers

Leg movement variability provides reliable marker of dystonia in pediatric cerebral palsy

Therapy dog programs lack standard rules in England

PFAS exposure increases risk of weight regain after adolescent bariatric surgery

Surprising sweetness differences in popular U.S. infant formulas

Prenatal acetaminophen linked to higher risk of autism and ADHD

Arginine dentifrices reduce dental caries in children with active caries

Early use of risdiplam in newborns with SMA shows improvements in motor development

High-dose vitamin D in pregnancy likely cuts childhood wheeze risk, but infant supplements fall short

Pandemic left measurable changes in teen brains, hormones, and immunity

Menu reshuffle can improve diet and cut emissions without new recipes

High-potassium diets show consistent mental health benefits

Michigan Public Health awarded $1.8 million to address gaps in maternal and child health workforce

Global review highlights gaps in adolescent mental health research

Study identifies risk factors that increase risk of death in children with Fontan circulatory failure

Research finds long-term health challenges in survivors of childhood cancer

Cutting HFSS ultra-processed foods may save lives, says AHA report

Fetal procedure dramatically reduces mortality in high-risk Vein of Galen Malformation cases

New insights into how keto diet can restore cognitive function following status epilepticus

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