Age of those with gender dysphoria is falling
And it’s lower for those assigned female sex at birth than those assigned male The age of those who are distressed because of a mismatch ...
Breastfeeding for longer may be linked to better exam results in later life
Longer duration of breastfeeding associated with modest gains in academic achievement in teenage years, study suggests Children who are breastfed for longer appear to be ...
Steady rise in children’s firearm injuries over past 5 years
Current prevention strategies failing to stem tide of violence; redoubling of efforts needed The rate of children’s firearm injuries has risen steadily over the past ...
Early life abuse may be linked to greater risk of adult premature death
Findings highlight importance of trauma care for those who have experienced child abuse, say researchers Physical and sexual abuse in childhood and adolescence could be ...
Common ENT issues in pre-schoolers may be linked to autism
Early identification and treatment of these conditions may improve their quality of life Young children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues may be ...
Vaping in early teens linked to persistent and heavier smoking
Externally peer reviewed? Yes Evidence type: Observational Subjects: People E-cigarettes may ‘entrench’ early patterns of tobacco smoking, findings suggest Young teen smokers who also vape ...
Little evidence that IVF conception heightens future pregnancy risks
Social factors may explain fewer pregnancies than among naturally conceived peers There’s little evidence to suggest that children conceived as a result of fertility treatment ...
Infants of mothers given opioids after birth are at low risk of harm
Findings provide reassuring evidence for doctors and parents, say researchers Infants born to mothers prescribed opioids after delivery, mostly after a caesarean, are at no ...
Sexual minority families fare as well as, and in some ways better than, ‘traditional’ ones
Parents’ sexual orientation not important determinant of children’s development Sexual minority families—where parental sexual orientation or gender identity is considered outside cultural, societal, or physiological ...
Gender dysphoria is rising—and so is professional disagreement
Gender dysphoria in young people is rising—and so is professional disagreement Is there an evidence-based standard of care in the US? More children and adolescents ...
