The Pediatric Gut-Brain Axis: What the Current Evidence Says About Microbiota and Neuropsychiatric Development

Pediatric Gut-Brain Axis
A 2025 narrative review synthesizes evidence linking early-life gut microbiota to ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression, with a focus on practical interventions for pediatric providers.

CRP as a Biomarker for Pediatric Generalized Anxiety Disorder: What a Small Study Gets Right

CRP and Pediatric Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
A case-control study found elevated CRP in drug-naïve children with generalized anxiety disorder. Here is what the finding means, and what it does not, for clinical practice.

Iodine During Pregnancy and Lactation: Too Little and Too Much Both Matter for Child Brain Development

Iodine / Pregnancy Cognition,
Both iodine deficiency and excess during pregnancy are linked to poorer child cognitive outcomes. A 2025 review explains the U-shaped relationship and what it means for prenatal care.

Plastic Pollution and the Developing Child: What the Latest Evidence Tells Us

Microplastics and Child Health
Micro- and nanoplastics are now detectable in placental tissue, cord blood, and meconium. A 2025 review examines what the evidence says about developmental risks in children.

Ashwagandha Root Extract for Pediatric Cognition and Sleep

Ashwagandha and Cognition in Children.
A double-blind RCT found KSM-66 Ashwagandha improved processing speed, working memory, and sleep quality in children aged 6 to 12 over 8 weeks.