The demands for increased skill level among cheerleaders has increased over the past 10 years.

The new Healthy Children podcast aims to inform all parents through chats with experts on child health.

The AAP recommends a preparticipation physical exam prior to sports participation every two to three years.

Nearly half of all sports injuries to kids come from overuse. Practicing healthy habits can help children avoid injuries.

Authors called on clinicians to monitor children and teens for several years after an mTBI.

The report covers risk factors, diagnosis, management and prevention of overuse injuries, overtraining and burnout.

Only one-quarter of teens get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity and almost half skip eating fruits or vegetables daily. Among 11 nutrition and physical activity behaviors, none improved from 2019 to 2021.

Selective androgen receptor modulators have been associated with increased risk of heart attack or stroke, psychosis, sleep disturbances, sexual dysfunction, liver injury/failure, infertility, pregnancy miscarriage and testicular shrinkage.

While pediatricians may perform PPEs routinely, it is important to understand the reasoning behind history and screening questions and the need to keep certain information confidential.

Youth engagement in clubs, sports or volunteering had positive mental health impacts that extended to their parents, a recent study showed.

Sports participation was linked to increased odds of vaping but decreased odds of cigarette use, a recent study found.

Vision issues after concussion deserve attention due to the substantial negative impact they can have on a child’s functioning in school and activities.

The number of students with special health care needs and chronic medical conditions is increasing.

Authors suggested simplifying existing physical activity recommendations in light of the findings.

Pediatricians can advocate for safe participation in youth sports during the COVID-19 pandemic to undermine the mental health emergency.

COVID-19 transmission in schools is low when they use layers of protection.

Children with disabilities have reduced participation rates, lower fitness levels and a higher prevalence of obesity than their peers.

Gymnast Simone Biles shared how it felt to make the decision and withdraw from competition at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo for the sake of her health and safety during Saturday’s plenary.

Guidance supports pediatricians when clearing children and adolescents to return to physical activity after COVID-19 infection.

The AAP is recommending that pediatricians ask patients during sports exams if they have had the COVID-19 vaccine or SARS-CoV-2 infection. Updated preparticipation history and physical exam forms now have a section for COVID-19 information. The AAP and several groups are urging vaccination of eligible athletes.