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Too often, ADHD and autism coincide in children. New research finds that for many of those kids, this dual diagnosis ...

Emergency hospital admissions for children with eating disorders have risen sixfold in a decade amid the “contagious influence” of social media. Some 2,938 under-18s were admitted to an acute ...

For some children and their parents, however, it can be difficult to determine when fears are typical and when they are developing into more serious phobias or anxiety disorders. Fears are a ...

Autoimmune disorders in children can cause symptoms often mistaken for common childhood illnesses. More precise diagnoses and increased awareness have led to better management. Parents should ...