Losing a Grandparent Hurts Boys at School
The death of a grandparent may be a rite of passage, but it is not harmless for many boys, particularly boys of color. Losing a grandparent in childhood corresponds with lower reading, math and verbal skills among boys at a critical age
In War-Torn Ukraine, a Doctor Evacuates Children with Cancer
A pediatric oncologist is racing against time to send scores of sick children out of Ukraine for medical aid.
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C-section Rates Are Way Too High. We Need to Hold Doctors and Hospitals Accountable
Around half a million excess cesarean births occur every year in the U.S., putting mothers’ lives at risk
CDC to Reduce Funding for States’ Child Vaccination Programs
States will get less funding for childhood vaccines, a move linked to the recent debt ceiling deal
Should You Give Your Kid Melatonin?
Young children are taking melatonin gummy supplements, but experts say they should be a last resort to help with sleep
A Proposal to Change Medical Training Will Affect Autism Care
The prevalence of autism and other developmental disorders is rising. Changing who teaches early-career pediatricians about these issues will negatively affect children’s health
Rural Children Now Grow Slightly Taller Than City Children in Wealthy Countries
A new international study finds that the growth and development benefits of children living in cities may have diminished in the past three decades
Changing Clocks to Daylight Saving Time Is Bad for Your Health
A neurologist explains why our bodies fare better when aligned with the natural light of standard time
RSV Is Surging. Progress in Preventing It Looks Promising
RSV is the number one reason children are admitted to hospitals. Progress in developing preventatives raises hopes of changing that
Why So Few Young Kids Are Vaccinated against COVID—And How to Change That
A small fraction of young children in the U.S. are vaccinated against COVID. Pediatricians can help
Long COVID in Children Appears Less Common Than Early Fears Suggested
Although the risk of long COVID is not insignificant, it is much lower than previously thought
First U.S. Polio Case in Nearly a Decade Highlights the Importance of Vaccination
An unvaccinated person in New York State’s Rockland County developed paralysis from a polio infection, emphasizing the need to target vaccination efforts to vulnerable communities