April 14, 2025

Postpartum Contraceptives Linked to Depression Risk

Researchers study found that initiating hormonal contraceptives postpartum was associated with an increased risk of depression within 12 months after childbirth.

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April 14, 2025

Most Pediatric Cancer Deaths Occur in Regions of Conflict

Almost 60% of all deaths from pediatric cancers occur in regions of armed conflict, according to the results of a study published in .

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April 11, 2025

New Meta-Analysis Updates Vitamin D Evidence

This meta-analysis of 46 randomized trials found no statistically significant effect of vitamin D supplementation on acute respiratory infection prevention overall or across subgroups.

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April 11, 2025

Early Antibiotics Linked to Asthma, Eczema

Researchers found early-life antibiotic use was linked to increased risk of asthma and eczema, but not most other immune diseases, after adjusting for familial factors.

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April 11, 2025

Higher Arsenic in Brown Rice Poses Risk to Children

Research reveals brown rice contains significantly more inorganic arsenic than white rice, with exposure levels potentially exceeding safety thresholds for young children under 5 years old.

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April 10, 2025

Study: Pet Ownership Worth $88,000 Annually, Comparable to Marriage

Researchers used instrumental variable analysis to estimate causal effect of pet companionship on wellbeing and found monetary value is comparable to human social interactions.

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April 10, 2025

BMI Misses the Mark in Kids, Study Finds

BMI overestimated the prevalence of overweight in childhood by nearly threefold, according to a new study comparing it with waist circumference-to-height ratio.

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April 10, 2025

Model Predicts Pediatric Seizure Recurrence

Elevated risk scores are significantly associated with an increased likelihood of seizure recurrence, according to a recent study on pediatric epilepsy.

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April 09, 2025

USPSTF Releases Breastfeeding Evidence Report

Interventions can increase breastfeeding up to 6 months postpartum.

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