Childhood weight problems have climbed sharply worldwide over the last forty years. Many things we can change—what kids eat, how much they move, family habits and screen use—are key targets for help. Yet no single, thorough look at the tools that measure these things existed until now. A research t
Childhood obesity has been climbing fast in many parts of the world, especially in China. Over the last few decades, the numbers have jumped, yet most parents never get regular updates about their kids’ weight. Without this information, many families don’t realize how serious the problem is until it
Childhood obesity is a big problem. It leads to serious health issues and costs a lot to fix. The World Health Organization thinks digital tools could help. These tools track daily habits and give advice. One such tool is the BigO system. It aims to prevent and manage obesity in kids. The BigO syst
Childhood obesity is a serious issue. It's not just about how someone looks or feels now. It can have long-term effects on health. One big concern is how it affects the liver. Specifically, it might lead to a condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This is
Childhood cancer is a serious issue. It's the main reason kids in the U. S. suffer from long-term illnesses leading to death. Over the past few decades, cases have increased significantly. But there's a new hope on the horizon. The U. S. government is taking action. They're using artificial intelli
Childhood leukemia is a tough nut to crack. Doctors usually rely on glucocorticoids to treat it. But what happens when these drugs stop working? That's where the search for new treatments comes in. Ivermectin, a drug known for kicking out parasites, might have a hidden talent. Scientists think it c
Childhood trauma can have lasting impacts on the brain, influencing everything from mental health to how genes function. Scientists have been studying this for years, but a new study takes a closer look at how these experiences affect the brain's gene activity. The study focused on the prefrontal c
Childhood mistreatment leaves deep scars. These scars often show up in how people interact with others. Many treatments try to help, but it's unclear which ones work best. A big study is planned to compare these treatments. The goal is to see which ones help people connect better with others. This i
Childhood mistreatment leaves lasting marks on a person's ability to bounce back from tough times. A recent study dug deep into this issue, looking at how different types of mistreatment affect adults' resilience. The research team scoured through thousands of studies, focusing on how childhood mist
Childhood hardships can leave a lasting mark on mental health, especially during pregnancy. Many people think of childhood struggles as a single score. However, this approach might miss the specific types of adversity that hit hardest. To dive deeper, researchers looked at how different kinds of
