SS: Inflammation under a baby's fingernail helped reveal a rare brain tumor

The tumor was a glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer...

In the U.S., Prescriptions for Obesity Drugs for Children Under 12 Increased 310-Fold in Seven Years

Clinical guidelines allow certain medications in this class to be used to treat obesity in children starting at age 8...

Frontiers: Frequent Consumption of Sugary Drinks Linked to a 23% Higher Risk of ADHD in Children

The researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of nine scientific studies involving more than 461,000 children and adolescents...

Adolescent Alcohol Use Disrupts Brain Cell Connections and Alters Adult Behavior

The researchers examined the effects of intermittent alcohol exposure during adolescence using a rat model...

Scientists Develop a New Model to Predict the Risk of Tooth Decay in Children

Doctors only need to enter basic medical history data about the child into the system...

JAMA: Zinc reduced infections by nearly 40% in young children with sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder in which red blood cells become abnormally shaped and are less effective at carrying oxygen throughout the body...

JNeurosci: Childhood trauma alters brain function and may lead to a loss of the ability to experience pleasure

Traumatic experiences during childhood can have long-term effects on motivation and the ability to enjoy activities that were once pleasurable...

Study: Children’s Speech May Help Predict Mental Health Risks

According to Antonacci, depression and anxiety disorders most commonly emerge during adolescence, and once they become established, they can be extremely difficult to treat...

Study: Rising temperatures and heatwaves worsen mental health in children and adolescents

Study: Sleep, Not Screen Time, Is the Strongest Lifestyle Factor for Teen Mental Health

The results showed that sleep quality was the strongest factor linked to better school performance and fewer social difficulties...