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A parent’s gut feeling may be the fastest warning sign of a child’s serious illness
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (469+ words) 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 helpful than detailed symptom checklists or digital questionnaires. Researchers from the University of Oulu and Oulu…...
Smoking during pregnancy may raise children’s blood pressure later in life
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (513+ words) A large new study suggests that smoking during pregnancy could have lasting effects on a child's heart health. Researchers found that children whose mothers smoked while pregnant were more likely to have higher blood pressure and a greater risk of…...
Daily aspirin early in pregnancy linked to lower risk of severe preeclampsia, study finds
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (374+ words) Taking a daily low-dose aspirin starting at the first prenatal visit may significantly reduce the risk of developing severe preeclampsia, according to new research presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2026 Pregnancy Meeting. Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can…...
Does ADHD or its drugs affect adult height and weight?
3+ week, 2+ day ago (570+ words) A new study from Seoul National University Hospital has found that children diagnosed with ADHD, and those who are treated with the medication methylphenidate (MPH), may be more likely to be overweight or obese as adults. They may also end…...
The hidden health cost of growing up with ADHD traits
3+ week, 4+ day ago (823+ words) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, often called ADHD, is usually discussed in terms of learning, behavior, and mental health. The study was led by researchers from University College London and the University of Liverpool and published in the medical journal JAMA…...
Family history may predict faster heart damage in young people
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (671+ words) A major new study has found that teenagers with a family history of heart-related diseases may be more likely to develop early signs of heart damage before they reach adulthood. This research involved more than 1,500 adolescents in the U.K. and is…...
Owning a smartphone at age 12 may harm mental and physical health
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (399+ words) A large new study has found that owning a smartphone at a young age may be linked to several health problems in early adolescence, including depression, being overweight, and not getting enough sleep. The research was published online in the…...
These two things are most effective ADHD treatments, study finds
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (548+ words) A new large review of ADHD treatments has found that medication works best for both children and adults, while cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is especially effective for adults. This major study brings together findings from over 200 smaller reviews and confirms…...
Too much screen time may slow brain development and worsen ADHD symptoms in children
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (583+ words) In today's world, screens are everywhere. Children use them for learning, talking to friends, and having fun. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, young people have been spending even more time on digital devices because of online classes and being stuck at…...
Could a simple infection trigger OCD?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (943+ words) Many people think of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, as a problem that only affects adults. In reality, this condition often begins in childhood. Studies suggest that between one and three percent of children will develop OCD by the age of…...