Child Development Research

Semaglutide and GLP-1 Medications for Adolescent Obesity: Evidence, Efficacy, and Emerging Questions A systematic review of 13 studies involving 901 par…

⚡ Preprint Alert: This study has not yet been peer-reviewed. Findings should be interpreted with caution

The Hidden Crisis: Nutrient Gaps in a Changing Food World In Ecuador, one in seven children under five has severe anaemia, a condition driven by iron de…

The Overlapping Burdens of Early Childhood Malnutrition A comprehensive study of over 1.2 million Ecuadorian children under five reveals a complex and l…

Newborn Infant Care Evidence-Based Practice Evidence-based newborn care hinges on what clinical research proves actually works to support infant health …

Bilingual Children Show a Cognitive Edge, Especially in Attention and Memory Speaking two languages is more than a social or cultural skill

Bilingual Children Show Sharper Attention and Memory, New Study Finds Speaking a second language well is linked to better attention and memory skills in…

Bilingualism as a Cognitive Exercise: The Evidence for Stronger Brains For parents raising children with more than one language, questions about potenti…

A Major Revision in Newborn Care Targets Hidden Metabolic Disorders A 2026 update to international clinical guidelines has introduced important new stan…

Revised Newborn Care Guidelines Target a Hidden Metabolic Threat A consortium of 35 specialists from 11 countries has issued the first major update to g…

Newborn Care Guidelines Updated for Rare Metabolic Disorders A team of 35 specialists from 13 countries published a first-of-its-kind revision to guidel…

Newborn Care Gets a Precision Boost: Updated Guidelines for Rare Metabolic Disorders A 2026 revision of international guidelines for a group of rare but…