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	Higher teen blood pressure predicts who develops heart disease A study reveals that adolescent blood pressure levels are strong predictors of coronary atherosclerosis, emphasizing the importance of monitoring in youth.

	Fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water linked to better teen cognition Fluoride exposure in childhood supports academic achievement but lacks measurable cognitive benefits in later adulthood, according to a landmark U.S. study.

	Ultraprocessed diets affect teens and young adults differently A study reveals that adolescents consume more calories on ultraprocessed diets, highlighting a critical vulnerability in modern food environments.

	UCSF study identifies neural signatures of sensory overload in children In the search for a way to measure different forms of a condition called sensory processing disorder, neuroscientists are using imaging to see how young brains process sensory stimulation.

			Ultra-processed foods linked to rise in prediabetes risk The study reveals that ultra-processed foods heighten prediabetes risk in young adults with obesity history, stressing the importance of healthy eating habits.

			What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism The rewriting of a page on the CDC's website to assert the false claim that vaccines may cause autism sparked a torrent of anger and anguish from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrecking the credibility of an agency they've long relied on for unbiased scientific evidence.

			Pandemic lockdown measures linked to increased developmental concerns in young children Lockdown and social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic were associated with increased developmental concerns about young children in Scotland, research suggests.

			UC Davis researchers lead $5.5 million study on language development in children with Down syndrome UC Davis researchers are leading a $5.5 million study to better understand how children with Down syndrome develop expressive communication - the skills used to share what we want, think or feel.

			Researchers uncover a new way to understand how children fare after liver transplantation Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered a new way to understand how children fare after liver transplantation: by focusing not on medical test results, but on how differently parents and children perceive the child's well-being.

			Study finds early neural markers of addiction risk differ between boys and girls The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine.

	AI-driven innovations in pediatric ultrasound imaging and analysis Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. The emerging application of artificial intelligence (AI) in pediatric ultrasound has shown significant potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, particularly in addressing the challenges of conventional ultrasound in operator dependence, inconsistent image quality, and limited quantitative analysis capabilities.

	Young children in Nigeria may be widely exposed to skin lightening products A significant proportion of under 5s in Nigeria may be being exposed to skin lightning products, if the results of a semi-urban community survey are indicative, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

	Study: Fewer than 1 in 4 preschoolers meet the recommended daily physical activity levels Fewer than 1 in 4 children aged 2 to 4 meet the recommended daily physical activity levels, a new study has found.

	American Heart Association honors schools and students for fighting childhood obesity One in every five American children and teens is obese; that's up 35% from 2000, as severe childhood obesity rates have nearly doubled in that time.

	Global data show why gut microbiomes in industrialized regions look increasingly alike Researchers studying more than 1 000 adults across 12 countries found that industrialization is one of the strongest forces reshaping the human gut microbiome, reducing diversity and stability. Industrialized and urban populations also showed higher immune and gut stress markers, suggesting physiological consequences of these altered microbial communities.

	Gaining too little or too much weight in pregnancy affects birth outcomes The review of 1.6 million pregnancies shows diverse weight gain impacts, stressing the urgency for updated guidelines to improve maternal and infant health.

	Not serious enough to turn on the siren, toddler’s 39-mile ambulance ride still cost over $9,000 Elisabeth Yoder's son, Darragh, was 15 months old in August when he developed what at first looked to his parents like hand, foot, and mouth disease.

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