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Teenagers Are Quitting HS Sports Due to Body Image Concerns Driven by Social Media
More teens are quitting HS sports saying they don’t look right for the sports based on what they see in the media and social media, according to a new study.
Nearly 40% of Toddlers Diagnosed with Autism No Longer Have It by Age 6, New Study Finds
A new study out of Boston Children’s Hospital finds many children diagnosed with autism at a young age no longer meet the criteria for the disorder around the age of 6.
Playtime with Dad Helps Boost Kids’ Grades Significantly, New Study Finds
Fathers who regularly read, play and draw with their young children give them an educational advantage, according to new research.
ADHD Medication Errors in Kids Up Nearly 300% since 2000, Study Finds
Unintentional medication errors involving ADHD drugs jumped significantly over the past two decades, and most of the errors involved children 6 to 12 years old, according to the research.
Pediatrician’s Group Warns Against Low-Carb/Keto Diets for Kids
A new policy report from the American Academy of Pediatrics urges physicians and parents not to use low-carb diet for kids with diabetes or at risk for the disease.
Respiratory Infections in Kids: Researchers Identify Major Risk Factors
New research shows where you live impacts your child’s risk of colds, coughs and other respiratory infections.
Did COVID-19 Pandemic Push More Girls into Early Puberty?
A new study finds more girls under the age of 8 started puberty during the COVID-19 pandemic… and increased screen time, increased body weight and less exercise may have driven the early changes.
A Dose of Cold, Fresh Air Helps Kids with Croup Breathe Easier, New Study Finds
Children with croup who spent 30 minutes outside in the cold air saw significant improvements in their symptoms, according to researchers.
1 in 5 Children Experience Long Covid Symptoms, New Study Finds
More than 16% of kids still suffer COVID symptoms months after testing positive for the virus --- and their list of symptoms is long, researchers say.
Concussions Do Not Negatively Impact Kids’ IQ, New Study Finds
Suffering a concussion does not appear to lower intelligence or IQ scores in children. Researchers say this new finding should help ease the concerns of millions of parents.
Can You Protect Your Kid's Mental Health by Limiting Social Media Use?
A new study finds college students are much happier and less lonely, anxious, and depressed when they limit their time on social media.
Volunteering Helps Kids ‘Flourish’ Mentally and Physically, Study Finds
Children and adolescents who volunteer are more likely to be in excellent health and less likely to have behavioral problems, researchers say.