It’s a problem for children’s health and public health. It ballooned after COVID, and it’s affecting family habits and the wellbeing of young people, according to doctors.

MONDAY, May 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Children have an increased risk of high blood pressure if their moms suffered from health problems during pregnancy, a new study says.

Since the mid-1990s, researchers have been studying Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), defined as preventable and ...

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Living in extended-stay hotels, often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness, can lead to or exacerbate various children's physical and mental health issues, advocates say.

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If your children are spending too much time on screens, it can cause emotional and behavioral problems and lead to more screen use, according to a new meta-analysis.

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Exercise and sports appear to help kids avoid mental health problems as they grow into young adults, a new study says.

Other Health Problems. Other health issues that can affect adults and children with ADHD include:. Mood disorders.Your mood may swing to extremes more often and more quickly than seems normal or ...

Like other forms of homelessness, hotel living can lead to — or exacerbate — physical and mental health problems for children, say advocates for families and researchers who study homelessness.