Economic downturns linked to higher rates of childhood malnutrition
Even small drops in national income can significantly increase the risk of various forms of childhood malnutrition—not only undernutrition but also overweight and obesity, shows a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal).
https://medicalxpress.com/news..../2025-06-economic-do
Socioeconomic status can affect spoken language success in deaf children with cochlear implants
A recent study of outcomes in infants and young deaf children with cochlear implants (implanted electronic hearing device), suggests that socioeconomic status (SES) plays a major role in whether spoken language becomes their primary communication mode. The researchers found that communication primarily using spoken language occurred in 85% of commercially insured children with cochlear implants compared to 33% of Medicaid-eligible children. Results were published in the journal Laryngoscope.
https://medicalxpress.com/news..../2025-06-socioeconom
One in three Florida third graders have untreated cavities: How parents can protect their children's teeth
"He hides his smile in every school photo," Jayden's mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son.
https://medicalxpress.com/news..../2025-06-florida-gra
Older paternal age linked to higher miscarriage risk and lower live birth rates in donor egg IVF cycles, study finds
A new international study presented today at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals that IVF cycles involving male partners over the age of 45 carry significantly increased miscarriage risks and lower live birth rates—even when young donor eggs are used.
https://medicalxpress.com/news..../2025-06-older-pater
Guidance offered for genetic evaluation of pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders
In a clinical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online June 23 in Pediatrics, guidance is provided for pediatricians regarding the genetic evaluation of developmental delay/intellectual disability.
https://medicalxpress.com/news..../2025-06-guidance-ge
