Why Japan saw a major pertussis surge in 2025 while other countries peaked earlier
Pertussis cases dropped during the pandemic, then surged back across several countries, but Japan’s delayed 2025 outbreak stood…
Finnish study reveals how parental immigration status impacts child mental health
A new nationwide Finnish register study shows that children with two immigrant parents are significantly less likely to…
Urban heat stress and adolescent health: impacts and adaptation strategies in Indonesia
Data collection We conducted a cross-sectional study in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia, during October–November 2024. Yogyakarta City (hereafter called…
Early exposure to child care tax credits has mixed long-term health effects on children
The US Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), which helps offset a portion of child or dependent…
Mental and physical health conditions can be traced back to a shared risk factor
Mental and physical health conditions in children and adolescents are often linked and can be traced back to…
Sex Education Programs: Definitions, Funding, and Impact on Teen Sexual Health
Adolescents face unique challenges accessing reliable health information and education. This has become even more difficult in a…
Black adolescents in Canada face barriers to mental health care access
Black adolescents with mental distress are less likely to use mental health services than their White peers, and…
How too much screen time affects kids’ heart health and what can reduce the risk
Researchers in Denmark show that every extra hour of daily screen use in kids and teens increases cardiometabolic…
Climate change threatens sexual and reproductive health of young adolescents in Kenya
Climate change and extreme weather events are threatening the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of young adolescents in…
The repercussions of watching scenes of the escalating conflict in Gaza strip on the mental health of adolescents in a neighboring country | BMC Public Health
Childhood and adolescence represent an essential stage in developing mental health. More than half of mental health issues…
Vaping trends shift as UK ban drives switch from disposable to reusable devices
A nationwide shift is underway as Britain’s looming disposable vape ban halts the upward trend in e-cigarette use.…
Your gut bacteria shape your health from childhood to old age, study reveals
Scientists uncover how your gut bacteria evolve over time—impacting weight, diabetes, and heart health—offering new insights into preventing…