School-Based Interventions Achieve Dramatic Reduction in Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Among Indian Adolescents
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School-Based Interventions Achieve Dramatic Reduction in Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Among Indian Adolescents

A cluster-randomised trial in India demonstrates that a 6-month school-based behavioural intervention significantly reduces ultra-processed food consumption among adolescents by over 1000 Kcal/day, highlighting a scalable strategy to combat the rising burden of diet-related non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries.
Parental Firearm Injury Linked to Significant Surge in Pediatric Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Health Service Utilization
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Parental Firearm Injury Linked to Significant Surge in Pediatric Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Health Service Utilization

A large-scale longitudinal study reveals that children whose parents suffer firearm injuries face a significant increase in psychiatric diagnoses, particularly trauma-related disorders. These findings highlight the profound secondary psychological impact of firearm violence on families and the urgent need for trauma-informed pediatric care.
ACT-Based Parenting Interventions Significantly Reduce Caregiver Stress and Improve Child Outcomes in Autism Spectrum Disorder
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ACT-Based Parenting Interventions Significantly Reduce Caregiver Stress and Improve Child Outcomes in Autism Spectrum Disorder

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that an 8-week Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program significantly reduces parental stress and improves psychological flexibility and parenting competence, while also yielding positive secondary benefits for children's emotional and behavioral health over a 6-month period.
Digital Storytelling Boosts Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Rates Despite Low Engagement: Insights from a Pilot Randomized Trial
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Digital Storytelling Boosts Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Rates Despite Low Engagement: Insights from a Pilot Randomized Trial

A pilot randomized clinical trial reveals that text-based digital stories centered on community voices significantly improved influenza vaccination rates among children in Black communities, even though only 7% of caregivers viewed the narratives, highlighting a potential high-impact intervention for health equity.