A study found that prompt blood sugar control following a gestational diabetes diagnosis can reduce a child's risk of obesity. In a recent interview with Contemporary Pediatrics, Rana Chehab, PhD, MPH ...

Secukinumab now treats moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in patients 12 years and older, making it the first IL‑17A biologic option for teens. The FDA has approved secukinumab (Cosentyx) for ...

Generative AI usage is rapidly increasing across all age groups, with 72% of adolescents reportedly using it for companionship. While AI can support early language development and personalized ...

The FDA has approved Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) to treat adult and pediatric patients with cerebral folate deficiency linked to a FOLR1 gene variant. By addressing folate transportation issues ...

A Yale University study found that when parents improved their stress management, their parenting behaviors improved, and the risk of early childhood obesity in their offspring decreased. A 12-week ...

Despite the growing involvement of fathers in their children’s lives, there persists a lack of focus on fathers in pediatric care. Updated guidelines can help pediatricians to better engage fathers in ...

Discover mental health screening tools for the pediatric primary care provider. The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners called to prioritize integrating pediatric mental health into ...

Finding an acceptable alternative to breast milk has proved to be a complicated quest that continues today. Finding an acceptable alternative to breast milk has proved to be a complicated quest that ...

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 ...

Evidence suggests some pharmaceutical excipients in medications may have adverse effects on pediatric patients. Here’s what you should know. Ultimately, there is a paucity of safety data for several ...

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.

Outpatient pediatric providers have an essential role in the ongoing monitoring and care of a child with failure to thrive (FTT). Here’s how routine growth assessments help to identify FTT and ...