Kids Health

A recent study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting reveals that most children, including nearly 80% of infants, fast from clear liquids for at least twice the recommended time…

For individuals navigating life with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), accessing printed text can become a significant challenge. A fundamental and highly effective adaptation involves transitioning to large-print materials. This…

Protein serves as a fundamental building block for a child’s body, playing a critical role in nearly every physiological process. It is indispensable for building and repairing muscles and tissues,…

As summer holidays draw to a close, parents may breathe a sigh of relief, but for many children, returning to school can trigger stress and anxiety. According to new research…

A key advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on a common childhood vaccine, recommending that the combination measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV) shot not…

High blood pressure in childhood may have long-term consequences for heart health, new research suggests. Children with elevated blood pressure at age 7 face a higher risk of dying from…

Music has long been recognized as a powerful medium for conveying emotions, whether through live performances or film soundtracks. New research suggests that children can detect and interpret these emotional…

As summer vacations kick off, major transportation hubs and tourist attractions across China are seeing a peak in foot traffic. With more families traveling or visiting relatives with children, the…

In every family, a child’s healthy growth is a top priority, carrying parents’ boundless hopes. From the first cry at birth to babbling, tottering steps, and growing into a vibrant…

At 1 a.m., 16-year-old Xiao Jie (pseudonym) is still scrolling through his phone—a “night owl” habit he’s kept for three years. Despite his parents having standard heights, his own height…

More than 14 million children remain unvaccinated worldwide, with conflict zones and healthcare mistrust blocking progress, according to new WHO and UNICEF data. A new joint report by the World…

Researchers from Northwestern University, in collaboration with experts from several other esteemed institutions, have unveiled a compelling new insight: the brain’s energy consumption is closely tied to the risk of…

A pioneering neuroscience study published in Nature Communications on the 22nd has uncovered that pregnancy triggers distinct structural and functional changes in mothers’ brains, with potential ties to key maternal…

A major international study involving nearly 300,000 children has found a two-way connection between children’s screen time and their emotional and social well-being. The study showed that kids spending more…

A new MRI study from MedUni Vienna, Austria, shows that even small or moderate alcohol consumption during pregnancy can alter a baby’s brain structure and delay development. The findings will…

It’s long been thought that children are more prone to heat stress during intense exercise in hot environments, due to their higher surface area-to-weight ratio, making them more likely to…

As a pediatrician with a deep understanding of infant health, I know how distressing it can be for parents when their little one catches a cold. Infants, with their delicate…

As a medical professional with extensive experience in pediatric care, I am well – aware of the concern parents feel when their infant shows signs of a cold affecting the…

As a medical professional with extensive experience in pediatric care, I understand the concern parents feel when their 5 – month – old baby has a stuffy nose. A stuffy…

As a medical professional with extensive experience in pediatric care, I am acutely aware of the profound worry that parents experience when their newborn shows signs of a cold. Newborns,…