Maternal avocado consumption during pregnancy was linked to significantly lower odds of infant food allergy at 12 months. Maternal consumption of avocado during pregnancy was associated with ...

Joshua Feder, MD, emphasizes that sensory play is most effective when rooted in relational strategies that support autistic children in daily environments. Pediatricians and caregivers can better ...

Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is essential when it comes to giving children the best possible opportunities to thrive as they grow. Early diagnosis and subsequent intervention ...

Read the full case presentation of a 21-month-old with a history of "skin tags" involving her gluteal cleft,noted at birth. MC is a common, increasingly prevalent viral skin infection most often ...

In 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children’s Hospital Association jointly declared a national emergency in child and adolescent ...

M pneumoniae infection is not a reportable disease, and testing is often not performed in the outpatient setting, limiting estimates of clinical prevalence and delaying recognition of community ...

Susan Carnell, PhD explains social media addiction symptoms, but not time on social media, were cross-sectionally and prospectively associated with binge eating. Susan Carnell, PhD, associate ...

Lifestyle medicine and mental health management in pediatric primary care promote positive health and holistic well-being. Mental health challenges present differently at each developmental stage.

What are common misconceptions regarding the timing of therapy initiation and discontinuation? What has research shown regarding outcomes for initiating therapy before age 7 years or discontinuing ...

When developing an individualized treatment strategy for CPP that goes beyond chronological age and bone age, what should pediatric endocrinologists consider? Can you describe the importance of data ...

Digital tools like health apps, texts, and telemedicine show promise in managing childhood obesity, but require sustained engagement for long-term impact. A review article published in Frontiers aimed ...

Caregivers and parents should feel empowered to protect their children with sun-safe practices that include sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, and sun-safe activities. According to the American ...