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Mothers who respond to baby babbles within one second may cut their child's odds of any psychiatric diagnosis by 17%, a new study links early vocal timing.
Parents trained in autism strategies can help children build social communication skills, even with fewer sessions than traditional therapy requires.
Children's well-being declined in 29 states from 2019 to 2024, with national scores dropping as health and education challenges offset gains in poverty.
Children with both asthma and obesity face 2.3 times higher risk of developmental delays, revealing a dangerous health combination parents should monitor.
New brain research reveals autism and ADHD share deeper neurological connections, with trait severity shaping brain wiring patterns across both conditions.
Children with atypical brain development at age 10 are more likely to suppress emotions by age 13, new research reveals key predictors.
Excessive time in car seats and strollers limits critical movement patterns young children need for healthy development, new 32-country study finds.
New U.S. dietary guidelines ban added sugars until age 10 and emphasize animal protein, but pediatric experts warn some recommendations lack evidence.
PANDAS affects 1 in 200 children when strep infections trigger immune attacks on brain tissue, causing sudden behavioral changes and OCD symptoms.
South Carolina reports its first pediatric flu death this season as 25 total deaths mount, prompting urgent vaccination calls.
Autism in adult men often hides behind typical male traits, with 90% experiencing sensory issues that get dismissed as personality quirks.
Explosive tantrums and emotional meltdowns aren't always bad behavior,they signal a dysregulated nervous system struggling to manage stress.
Autism diagnoses are increasing, but children are still diagnosed around age 5 instead of 18 months.
A major study of Texas and Indiana school districts found special dietary needs are increasingly common, but schools lack consistent policies to handle them...
New research reveals that two-thirds of children labeled overweight by BMI actually have normal fat levels, suggesting muscle growth is misread as obesity.
A new study links high consumption of ultra-processed foods in early childhood to nearly four times the risk of developing asthma.
Researchers at UT Southwestern identified how two genes cause autism spectrum disorder by disrupting brain development.
A new study reveals excessive internet use worsens depression in adolescents through two hidden pathways: social anxiety and poor sleep quality.
This flu season, 149 US children have died from influenza, with 85% of those with known vaccination status unvaccinated.
A UC Irvine study of 210 families found that using digital devices to soothe upset toddlers is linked to behavior problems and parenting stress, suggesting...
Type 2 diabetes in children now develops faster and causes complications earlier than adult-onset diabetes.
Mutations in the SHANK3 gene account for 0.5% to 2% of autism cases, affecting how the brain builds synapses.
DiGeorge syndrome, a genetic condition affecting 1 in 2,100 births, can cause heart problems, developmental delays, and mental health issues like ADHD and...
A major review of 17 digital health surveys used with children aged 5-11 reveals response rates ranging from 48% to 92%, with design flaws limiting what we...
New CDC research shows flu vaccines protect children from hospitalization 34-60% of the time, depending on the strain.
India is tackling a childhood obesity crisis affecting 9-12% of kids through strict school food regulations, nutrition labeling, and beverage taxes.
About 44% of U.S. children with asthma lack proper control, leading to missed school and hospital visits. Most kids lack an asthma action plan, experts say.
Oral sensory seeking past age two may signal developmental delays, autism, or sensory processing differences.
Girls with ADHD show different symptoms than boys, leading to chronic underdiagnosis.
