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20 Jan

Young Adults Want Kids, But Face Serious Barriers to Parenthood, New Study Finds

Young adults say they want the same number of kids as their parents, but their family plans are delayed by concerns over the costs, researchers say.

06 Jan

Generous Parental Leave Policies Help Boost Moms’ Mental Health, New Study Finds

New moms and dads with generous parental leave policies experience less anxiety and depression, new research shows.

06 Sep

Half of Moms with Children on the Autism Spectrum Have Depression, New Study Finds

Mothers with children on the autism spectrum report much higher symptoms of depression than mothers of neurotypical children, researchers find.

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29 Mar
Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study

Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study

Children’s screen use could be altering their developing brains as they enter adolescence and increasing their risk for mood disorders, a major new study finds.

Children ages 9 and 10 who spend more time on smartphones, tablets, video games and TV exhibited higher leve...

28 Mar
Rate of Kids Hospitalized in Mental Health Crisis Keeps Rising

Rate of Kids Hospitalized in Mental Health Crisis Keeps Rising

Children with mental health problems are flooding America's hospitals.

A new study of 4.8 million pediatric hospitalizations between 2009 and 2019 found that the number of acute care hospitalizations for kids with mental health problems increased significantly. In 2019, ...

28 Mar
AHA News: Irregular Sleep Schedule Linked to High Blood Pressure

AHA News: Irregular Sleep Schedule Linked to High Blood Pressure

People with irregular sleep patterns may face substantially higher odds of high blood pressure than those who stick to a schedule, even when they get the recommended amount of sleep each night, new research suggests.

The study, published Tuesday in the journal Hypertensi...

28 Mar
Child's Hospital Stay Can Cost Plenty, Even With Insurance

Child's Hospital Stay Can Cost Plenty, Even With Insurance

When a child is hospitalized, cost may not be the greatest worry but the out-of-pocket expense can be substantial in the United States, even for those with insurance.

A Michigan Medicine

26 Mar
Early Detection Is Key to Correcting Childhood Hearing Loss. Know the Signs

Early Detection Is Key to Correcting Childhood Hearing Loss. Know the Signs

Early detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can’t tell their parents or doctors exactly what’s wrong.

About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids is born with permanent hearing loss, so most health systems test newborns within a day ...

24 Mar
Kids With Autism Face Higher Odds of Vision Issues, But Many Don't Get Screened

Kids With Autism Face Higher Odds of Vision Issues, But Many Don't Get Screened

Children with autism are less likely than their peers to receive important vision screening despite a high risk for serious eye disorders, researchers report.

Only about 36% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) completed vision screenings during their health c...

23 Mar
Close Bond With Your Teen Can Keep Them Physically Healthy, Too: Study

Close Bond With Your Teen Can Keep Them Physically Healthy, Too: Study

Ask your teen about their day and try to spend more quality time together.

It matters, a new study found.

Teens who report better relationsh...

23 Mar
Too Much Social Media Could Raise Risk for Eating Disorders

Too Much Social Media Could Raise Risk for Eating Disorders

Curated images of perfect bodies -- often highly filtered and unrealistic -- are common on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

And a

22 Mar
Florida Bill Would Ban Elementary School Kids From Learning About Menstruation

Florida Bill Would Ban Elementary School Kids From Learning About Menstruation

A proposed bill in Florida would prevent children from learning about menstruation in elementary school, even though some girls get their first periods in those years.

The bill would also ban other sex education topics through the fifth grade.

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20 Mar
Poll Finds Many Parents Unaware of Kids' Exposure to Vaping

Poll Finds Many Parents Unaware of Kids' Exposure to Vaping

Four out of five U.S. parents questioned in a large poll believe their preteen and teenage kids are clear on the risks that electronic cigarettes pose, and only a few think their child actually vapes.

Still, if their child did vape, would parents know? Nearly half of mor...

20 Mar
Gerber Baby Formula Recalled Due to Bacteria Concerns

Gerber Baby Formula Recalled Due to Bacteria Concerns

Perrigo Co., which makes Gerber Good Start SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula, has recalled the product over concerns about contamination with a potentially dangerous bacteria.

Cronobacter sakazakii was possibly present between Jan. 2 and Jan. 18 at the compan...

15 Mar
Even a Little Extra Weight Can Raise Kids' Odds for High Blood Pressure

Even a Little Extra Weight Can Raise Kids' Odds for High Blood Pressure

Even modest weight gain above the average puts kids at risk for high blood pressure, new research shows.

“Hypertension during youth tracks into adulthood and is associated with cardiac and vascular organ damage," said lead study author

13 Mar
Pandemic May Have Caused U.S. Spike in SIDS Deaths in Black Families

Pandemic May Have Caused U.S. Spike in SIDS Deaths in Black Families

During the first year of the pandemic, the United States saw a spike in the number of Black infants who died suddenly — worsening a longstanding disparity, a new government study finds.

The increase was seen in what's called sudden unexpected infant death, or SUID. It'...

13 Mar
Did 'Helicopter' Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today's Young?

Did 'Helicopter' Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today's Young?

Kids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.

Kids don't get to roam any more. They've lost time for free play and risk-taking amid parents' fears about the dangers o...

13 Mar
How to Help Your Child Deal With Separation Anxiety

How to Help Your Child Deal With Separation Anxiety

MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) – For some children, it can be hard when mom or dad leave them at daycare, school or even just with the other parent.

It’s normal for small children to feel some separation anxi...

12 Mar
Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp

Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp

Planning for a safe summer camp experience requires some extra steps if your child has asthma or allergies.

An allergy expert noted that it's a huge concern for parents.

“Most kids heading off to summer camp for the first time wonder how they’ll cope sleeping i...

10 Mar
Clocks 'Spring Forward' on Sunday: Helping Your Kids Adjust

Clocks 'Spring Forward' on Sunday: Helping Your Kids Adjust

The annual shift to daylight saving time is a challenge for many parents, whose children may struggle with the change.

A pediatrics sleep medicine expert offers some tips for making springing forward a little easier for all ages.

“Whether it be jet lag, spring br...

09 Mar
More Than 3 Million 'Calico Critters' Toys Recalled After Choking Deaths to 2 Kids

More Than 3 Million 'Calico Critters' Toys Recalled After Choking Deaths to 2 Kids

Calico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.

Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 million of the toys, the

06 Mar
1 in 4 U.S. Parents Lied About a Child's COVID Status

1 in 4 U.S. Parents Lied About a Child's COVID Status

Public health officials offered a lot of advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 early in the pandemic, but some parents apparently tuned it out.

About 1 in 4 misled others about their child’s COVID status, vaccination and related details, a nationwide survey found.

05 Mar
'Childproof Your Weed': Protecting Your Kids From Edibles

'Childproof Your Weed': Protecting Your Kids From Edibles

With cannabis poisoning soaring among U.S. children, an expert from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers tips for keeping kids safe from so-called “edibles.”

“The best way to keep your kids safe from marijuana edibles is not to have them in your home,”

04 Mar
Gearing Up for Kids' Sports Season? Put Safety First

Gearing Up for Kids' Sports Season? Put Safety First

Playing sports can be good for kids of all abilities.

A leading medical organization offers some tips for getting children involved, while helping keep them safe and injury-free.

“We encourage children to play a variety of sports, both to increase their enjoyment...

03 Mar
Infant Death Linked to Contaminated Breast Pump: CDC

Infant Death Linked to Contaminated Breast Pump: CDC

Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria from a contaminated breast pump caused an infection that killed an infant last year, U.S. federal health officials said Thursday.

The new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns parents of newborns ab...

21 Feb
6 Ways to Helping Your Child to a Healthy Weight

6 Ways to Helping Your Child to a Healthy Weight

Parents are role models who can teach their kids about healthy food and exercise habits in childhood to help avoid future health problems.

“Children who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes, experience feelings of isolation and struggle with self-esteem,...

20 Feb
Many Parents Too Quick to Give Fever Meds to Kids: Poll

Many Parents Too Quick to Give Fever Meds to Kids: Poll

It’s not always necessary to lower a child’s fever, but parents often do.

A new poll from Michigan Medicine found that about one-third of parents reach for fever-reducing medicines too quickly.

“Often parents worry about their child having a fever and want ...

19 Feb
Getting Your Child Ready for Spring Sports

Getting Your Child Ready for Spring Sports

Spring sports season will be here soon, so it’s time to get kids ready after a winter break.

Sports can teach valuable lessons, including teamwork, good sportsmanship, good communication, preparing for success, handling a loss, time management and the importance of doi...

16 Feb
Young Kids Eating Too Few Greens, Drinking Too Much Soda

Young Kids Eating Too Few Greens, Drinking Too Much Soda

Young American children are not getting enough fruits and vegetables, but they are consuming too many sugary drinks, a new state-by-state government report shows.

To come to that conclusion, the survey questioned the parents of more than 18,000 children between the ages ...

14 Feb
Healthier School Meals Program Led to Less Overweight Kids: Study

Healthier School Meals Program Led to Less Overweight Kids: Study

More than a decade ago, the Obama administration passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 as a way to counter the toll the obesity epidemic was taking on children's health.

The goal was to markedly improve the nutritional value of federal food programs that regul...

13 Feb
Kids Visiting ER in Mental Crisis Often Get No Follow-Up

Kids Visiting ER in Mental Crisis Often Get No Follow-Up

A growing number of U.S. kids are landing in hospital emergency rooms for a mental health crisis. Now a new study finds that many do not get follow-up care after they're discharged.

Experts said the findings, published Feb. 13 in the journal

13 Feb
Big Rise in U.S. Teen Girls Reporting Violence, Sadness -- Far More Than Boys

Big Rise in U.S. Teen Girls Reporting Violence, Sadness -- Far More Than Boys

An alarming new survey shows that American teen girls are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk.

Schools may be the answer to improving what’s happening for young people, according to the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...

10 Feb
This Super Bowl, Keep Little Hands From Tip-Over TVs

This Super Bowl, Keep Little Hands From Tip-Over TVs

Watching the big game on a big TV? Keep safety in mind if young children are around.

Seven of 10 fatal furniture tip-over incidents in children involve a falling television, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns.

Its latest report on furniture-re...

09 Feb
Toddlers' Attention to 'Motherese' Could Give Clues to Autism

Toddlers' Attention to 'Motherese' Could Give Clues to Autism

Some toddlers who don't interact with their parents may have early signs of autism, a new study suggests.

Researchers showed kids between 12 and 48 months of age "split-screen" moving images, then used eye tracking to evaluate their attention. Some toddlers who paid clos...

08 Feb
For Baby's Sake, Moms-to-Be Need the Whooping Cough Vaccine: CDC

For Baby's Sake, Moms-to-Be Need the Whooping Cough Vaccine: CDC

Pregnant women can help protect their newborns from whooping cough by getting a Tdap vaccine during the third trimester of pregnancy.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked cases of infant whooping cough between Jan. 1, 2000, and Dec. 31, 2019.

07 Feb
Kids Conceived Via IVF Have No Higher Risk of Heart Issues

Kids Conceived Via IVF Have No Higher Risk of Heart Issues

The heart health of children conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) is similar to that of their naturally conceived peers, researchers have found.

04 Feb
Not Just Brushing: 10 Ways to Start Caring for Baby Teeth

Not Just Brushing: 10 Ways to Start Caring for Baby Teeth

Even the tiniest teeth can decay, which is why it’s important to take care of them.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers some tips for caring for those little teeth, starting before the first one even arrives.

"There are habits you can start now to kee...

30 Jan
U.S. Parents Face Big Disparities in Access to Autism Care Services

U.S. Parents Face Big Disparities in Access to Autism Care Services

Autism services are harder to find in many of the places where Black, Hispanic and Native American families live, new research shows.

It's known that there are racial disparities in U.S. families' receipt of autism services — ranging from diagnosis and behavioral thera...

27 Jan
Fiber: It's Important to Your Child's Diet, Too

Fiber: It's Important to Your Child's Diet, Too

Just like adults, children need lots of fiber in their diets.

Fiber is part of what fuels a child’s normal growth and development. It helps them feel full longer, controls blood sugar levels, reduces cholesterol and promotes regular bowel movements, according to

26 Jan
Siblings of Babies Who Died of SIDS May Also Face Higher Risk

Siblings of Babies Who Died of SIDS May Also Face Higher Risk

Researchers have long struggled to figure out what causes a seemingly healthy baby to die suddenly in the first year of life, with an array of possible genetic and environmental factors to choose from.

Now a large, Danish study has found that in families where one child ...

26 Jan
Childhood Autism Diagnosis Is Getting Better, But Not for Everyone

Childhood Autism Diagnosis Is Getting Better, But Not for Everyone

Autism cases are surging in the New York-New Jersey metro area, mainly fueled by the diagnosis of autistic children who don’t have intellectual disabilities, a new study reports.

The percentage of kids identified with autism spectrum disorder rose from about 1% in 200...

23 Jan
Is Rest Really Best After a Child Has a Concussion?

Is Rest Really Best After a Child Has a Concussion?

When kids suffer a concussion, an extended period of rest at home is always the best course, right? Perhaps not.

In fact, a new study

19 Jan
Preterm Birth Tied to Lower IQs, Poorer School Grades

Preterm Birth Tied to Lower IQs, Poorer School Grades

By the time they're teenagers, babies born prematurely may be getting poorer school grades than their non-preemie peers.

Researchers found that babies born before 34 weeks of pregnancy had lower scores on math and language tests during their teen years compared to kids b...

18 Jan
Is My Child Too Skinny? Advice on When to Be Concerned

Is My Child Too Skinny? Advice on When to Be Concerned

While childhood obesity gets a lot of attention, some kids struggle with the opposite issue — they have trouble gaining weight.

So, how can parents know if their child is “too skinny?”

While the best resource is likely a child’s pediatrician, experts have a...

18 Jan
Kids' COVID More Dangerous When Co-Infected With RSV, Colds

Kids' COVID More Dangerous When Co-Infected With RSV, Colds

As colds, flu and COVID continue to circulate this winter, a new U.S. government study finds that young children infected with COVID plus a second virus tend to become sicker.

While severe COVID is rare among children, kids can and do fall ill enough to end up in the hos...

17 Jan
Young Americans Still Want Same Number of Kids, Just Not Right Now

Young Americans Still Want Same Number of Kids, Just Not Right Now

When birth rates fall in the United States, experts try to figure out what’s happening.

The fertility rate is at its lowest since the 1970s -- 1.71 per woman, according to a

16 Jan
Elementary School Kids Get Healthier When Gardening Is on Curriculum

Elementary School Kids Get Healthier When Gardening Is on Curriculum

A Texas-based education initiative has found that enrolling children in poor communities in gardening and cooking classes may help boost their long-term health.

Called “Texas Sprouts," the program covered one full academic year and exposed elementary school children in...

16 Jan
Gun Deaths to Kids Are Rising in Pandemic, U.S. Hospital Study Shows

Gun Deaths to Kids Are Rising in Pandemic, U.S. Hospital Study Shows

If a study conducted at one St. Louis hospital is a good indicator, the COVID pandemic is tied to a surge in childhood injuries and deaths due to firearms.

Black children and those in low-income households were at greater risk, according to the University of Missouri-le...

12 Jan
Too Few Kids Are Getting Recommended Vaccines, CDC Warns

Too Few Kids Are Getting Recommended Vaccines, CDC Warns

Vaccinations among kindergarteners declined for the second year in a row, leaving hundreds of thousands of young children vulnerable to dangerous infectious diseases, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.

About 93% of kindergarteners had their required vaccinations du...

10 Jan
U.S. Birth Rates Continue to Fall

U.S. Birth Rates Continue to Fall

Continuing a decades-long trend, the percentage of American women who've ever had a child declined again in the latest figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"A lower percentage of women aged 15 to 44 in 2015–2019 had ever had a biological ch...

10 Jan
5.4 Million Baby Sleepers Recalled After More Than 115 Infant Deaths

5.4 Million Baby Sleepers Recalled After More Than 115 Infant Deaths

Two companies are issuing new recalls on Monday for millions of previously recalled rocking sleepers for infants, with about 115 infant deaths possibly linked to use of the sleepers so far reported.

With both products, the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleepers and the Kid...

09 Jan
Almost 700,000 Rocking Sleepers Recalled After 15 Babies Die

Almost 700,000 Rocking Sleepers Recalled After 15 Babies Die

Following the deaths of 15 infants, families are advised to immediately stop using all models of Kids2 Rocking Sleepers, according to a second recall notice.

Four of those 15 babies died after the first recall notice, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) re...

06 Jan
Exercise, Sports: A Natural Antidepressant for Teens

Exercise, Sports: A Natural Antidepressant for Teens

An antidote to teenage depression might be found in school gymnasiums and on sports fields, a major new review argues.

Supervised exercise programs are associated with significant reductions in symptoms of depression among children and teenagers, according to the analysi...

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