Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Teens With Obesity
Medicines that have transformed obesity treatment in adults may also help teenagers with obesity lose weight, according to a new review of clinical trials.
Researchers...
Friendly AI robots may help reduce children’s anxiety at doctor visits, study finds
For many young children, a visit to the doctor's office can be stressful.
They may worry about getting a shot, having blood taken, or meeting...
Common Pesticide Linked to Lasting Brain Changes in Children
A widely used insecticide may leave lasting effects on children’s brains if exposure happens before birth, according to a major study published in JAMA...
Autism Social Differences Begin Very Early in Life
Autism spectrum disorder, often called ASD, is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, interact socially, understand emotions, and experience the world around...
A parent’s gut feeling may be the fastest warning sign of a child’s serious...
A new study suggests that a parent’s instinct that something is seriously wrong with their child can be a powerful medical warning sign—often more...
How long do people with spina bifida live? New study offers clearer answers
A new long-term study offers important insight into how long people with open spina bifida may live, and how factors such as mobility, feeding...
A mother’s diet may shape a child’s liver health for life
Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common in both adults and children, and scientists are trying to understand why some people develop it so...
Owning a smartphone at age 12 may harm mental and physical health
A large new study has found that owning a smartphone at a young age may be linked to several health problems in early adolescence,...
Pregnancy thyroid problems may raise autism risk, large study finds
A new study has found that women who have ongoing thyroid hormone problems during pregnancy may have a higher chance of giving birth to...
Where kids grow up may influence their risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Type 2 diabetes, once considered an adult disease, is now affecting children and teenagers at worrying rates.
Before the mid-1990s, only about 1% to 2%...