Anxiety and tummy trouble affect each other for kids with autism

New research finds a "bi-directional" relationship between gastrointestinal issues in kids with autism and anxiety and social withdrawal.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
April 26, 2022 ~6 min

Guns are now the #1 cause of death for kids and teens

Guns killed more than 4,300 children and adolescents in 2020, surpassing motor vehicles as the leading cause of death among people age 1 to 19.

U. Michigan • futurity
April 22, 2022 ~6 min


‘Copycat’ cannabis edibles pose a risk to kids

Some cannabis edibles look so much like candy, even adopting similar names and using the same cartoon characters, they pose a real risk to kids.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
April 19, 2022 ~5 min

Poll: Half of parents give picky eaters dietary supplements

Picky eaters often turn up their noses at healthy food and some parents compensate by giving them supplements, but don't ask a pediatrician first.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
April 18, 2022 ~6 min

Health insurance coverage for kids through Medicaid and CHIP helps their moms too

When states reduce barriers for low-income children to get coverage, their mothers are more likely to be married and less likely to smoke.

Sebastian Tello-Trillo, Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Economics, University of Virginia • conversation
April 18, 2022 ~4 min

Chlorinated water doesn’t disrupt kids’ gut bacteria

"Chlorination can help reduce incidence of disease, limit use of antibiotics, and still keep microbiomes healthy."

Mike Silver-Tufts • futurity
April 15, 2022 ~5 min

Ways to Grow a Child's Love of Gardening

VOA Learning English • voa
April 4, 2022 ~5 min

How social media affects children at different ages – and how to protect them

A recent report from Ofcom found children as young as three are watching videos on TikTok.

Daria Kuss, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
April 1, 2022 ~6 min


How to know if your kid’s asthma is life threatening

Each year in the US, more than 300 children and young adults die of asthma attacks that are often preventable. Knowing your child's triggers can help.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
March 31, 2022 ~3 min

The amygdala grows too fast in babies who develop autism

The amygdala, an area of the brain critical for interpreting emotions, grows too rapidly in babies who go on to develop autism.

Kim Eckart-Washington • futurity
March 30, 2022 ~6 min

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