COVID-19’s Ripple Effect: The Youth Suicide Surge
A recent study found that suicide rates among US youth aged 5-24 years increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among males, preteens, young adults, and…
Pediatrics News
Better Than Antibiotics – Stool Transplants Show Promising Results in Treating Life-Threatening Infections
According to a recent Cochrane Review, stool transplantation has proven to be a more effective method of treating Clostridioides difficile infection as compared to standard…
Alarming – Rates of Teen Suicide Continue To Surge in the United States
The research posits that social media, school stress, and firearms play major roles. In the United States, suicide has emerged as the second most common…
Unlocking the Mysteries of Liver Cancer With Organoids
Scientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology and Hubrecht Institute in the Netherlands have revealed new scientific insights into the features of fibrolamellar carcinoma…
New Study: Vitamin A May Reduce Pancreatitis Risk During ALL Treatment
A diet rich in vitamin A or its derivatives may aid in reducing the likelihood of developing painful pancreatic inflammation in children and young adults…
From Tragedy to Triumph: A Promising New Treatment for Pediatric Brain Cancer
Researchers develop a potential therapeutic for lethal pediatric brain cancer, DIPG, using ASO technology. The treatment slows tumor growth and increases survival rates in mice….
Brain Injury Expert Warns: Limit Screen Use in Children Under Six
“Children who are in regular contact with mobile phone screens, tablets or computers are more irritable and have worse attention, memory, and concentration than those…
Contrary to Popular Belief: New Study Finds Early Return to School Can Accelerate Concussion Recovery
A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that resting from school after a concussion may not always be the best approach, contrary to…
Pregnancy Diet Matters: How What You Eat Impacts Your Child’s Neurodevelopment
A new study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland has revealed that maternal gestational diabetes mellitus may have a negative impact on the…
“Alarming” Findings – High Blood Pressure Can Cause Heart Damage in Adolescents
A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics highlights the detrimental effects of elevated blood pressure and hypertension during adolescence, leading to early cardiac…
Excessive Screen Time in Preteens Linked to Suicidal Behavior
Engaging in activities such as watching videos, playing video games, texting, and video chatting has been linked to an increased risk of suicidal behaviors. A…
Disturbing Truth: Opioids Dominate as Primary Cause of Poisoning Deaths in Children
Researchers find rate of fatal opioid poisonings among children more than doubled over 13-year span Over-the-counter drugs also continue to pose fatal risks to young…
Necrotizing Enterocolitis – The Horrifying Intestinal Disease Too Many Babies Are Still Dying From
New research has found that in the US between 1999 and 2020, Black infants disproportionately died from necrotizing enterocolitis compared to White infants, despite overall…
New Study Reveals Simple Way To Mitigate Screen Time’s Negative Effects on Children
Researchers from Osaka University have discovered that mitigating the harmful effects of screen time on young minds could be as straightforward as encouraging children to…
Researchers Solve 80-Year-Old Vitamin D Medical Mystery That Claimed Infant Lives
Scientists at the University of East Anglia have solved a long-standing medical mystery that causes kidney damage in children and can be fatal in babies….
Youth Suicide Rates Surged During COVID-19 Pandemic – Especially Among Certain Subgroups
Suicide is a significant public health concern. In fact, it is the second leading cause of death for individuals aged 5-24 years in the United…
Simple Nasal Spray Significantly Reduces Snoring and Breathing Difficulties in Children
According to a new study, a simple nasal spray significantly improved snoring and breathing difficulties in children as well as reducing the number of children…
Dental Disaster: Common Children’s Medications Linked to Enamel Defects
The study examined the impact of celecoxib and indomethacin, two types of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the…
