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Kids Glued to Screens: What's Happening to Their Health?

December 18, 2025

Screens are everywhere. Kids use them for school, games, and fun. But too much screen time can hurt their health. This isn't just about eye strain or headaches. It's bigger than that. Short-term, kids face issues like obesity and sleep problems. Ever notice how hard it is to fall asleep after a lat

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A Tiny Fighter: How Imaging Helped Spot a Hidden Tumor

November 24, 2025

A young girl, just two years old, faced a health puzzle. She had Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, a condition that can sometimes lead to tumors. Doctors found a suspicious spot on her left adrenal gland. To figure out what it was, they used a special scan called 18F-FDG PET/CT. This scan showed that th

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What's Making Our Kids Breathe Easier? The Science Behind It!

November 16, 2025

Asthma is a big deal for many kids. It's a condition that makes breathing tough, and it's been around for a while. But what's causing it? Well, it's not just one thing. It's a mix of genes and stuff in the environment. And that's where things get interesting. Scientists are digging deep to figure o

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Early Peanut Exposure: A Game Changer for Allergy Prevention

October 22, 2025

Peanut allergies in young children have seen a significant drop. This change is thanks to a shift in advice given to parents. For a long time, experts told parents to keep peanuts away from babies. They thought this would prevent allergies. But a big study in 2015 showed the opposite. It found that

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What Happens to Kids' Brains After a Mild Head Injury?

September 17, 2025

Kids can get hurt playing sports or just being kids. Sometimes, they might bump their heads and get a mild brain injury. But what does this mean for their brainpower? Researchers wanted to find out. They looked at kids who had these mild brain injuries. They checked how well these kids did on tests

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Kids and COVID Shots: What's the Best Move?

August 20, 2025

There's a big debate going on about whether young kids should get COVID shots. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says yes, especially for kids between 6 months and 2 years old. They think these kids are more likely to get really sick from COVID. But not everyone agrees. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Kidney Stone Treatment: A Clash of Methods for Young Patients

June 20, 2025

Kidney stones are a painful issue that can affect anyone, including children. When it comes to treating large kidney stones in young patients, medical experts have some clear preferences. They often suggest two main procedures: percutaneous nephrolithotomy and shockwave lithotripsy. These methods ar

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Pediatric Center's Dark Side

June 16, 2025

The Heim Pál National Institute of Pediatrics is a place where young lives are nurtured and cared for. However, behind its caring facade, a troubling issue has emerged. Violence in the workplace has become a significant concern. This is not just about occasional disagreements. It is about serious in

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The Silent Battle Against Superbugs in Kids

June 16, 2025

The world has been grappling with a growing problem: superbugs. These are bacteria that have become resistant to many types of antibiotics. This issue is especially tough in hospitals, where children are often fighting other health problems. Gram-negative bacteria are a big part of this problem. The

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Kids in the Hot Seat: How Heatwaves Affect Youngsters' Health in Ontario

June 8, 2025

The planet is heating up, and with it, the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events are on the rise. These scorching periods are known to cause a variety of health issues. Children, with their unique physiology and activity levels, are thought to be more vulnerable to these health risks. Howev