Nearly one-third of US youth used a GenAI app, but most engagement was brief, with heavy use concentrated in a small subset of users. GenAI use increased with age, peaking among midteens, and commonly ...

Effective immediately, the updated US childhood vaccine schedule will reduce the number of recommended vaccines for all children to 11 diseases, down from 18. On January 5, 2026, the CDC updated the ...

Clinicians now have the first oral alternative to injectable therapy for gonorrhea, a shift Angela Hasler, APRN, CPNP-PC says could ease treatment barriers and improve public health outcomes.

Ruth Lynfield, MD, discusses an approach clinicians can take in counseling parents who may have concerns about vaccines.

Newborn guidance emphasizes preparation, team training, and extended delayed cord clamping. The guidelines include new and revised recommendations across pediatric basic and advanced life support and ...

Obstructive apneic events during sleep are rare in healthy children, with findings from studies showing very low rates of occurrence, often fewer than 1 event per hour, and duration of events ...

Silver diamine fluoride and atraumatic restorative treatment stopped most cavities in NYC children, showing school-based care can reduce decay. Two school-delivered dental treatments—atraumatic ...

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 the final part of this 5-part series, panelists discuss new allergy treatments such as Xolair, early immunotherapy, and their broader impact. Emerging research in food allergy and anaphylaxis is ...

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.

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 ...