Thursday, January 9, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A study has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals. Despite promising previous analysis, the study, found that using...Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A new study offers insights into how the gene neuropilin2 contributes to the development of behavioral changes associated with autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
Prosthetics for children can be expensive because they need to adjust to their growth. Now 3-D printing is making them more affordable and flexible.Monday, January 6, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
People who care for both their children and older family members -- also known as 'sandwich carers' -- suffer from deterioration in both their mental and physical health over time, finds a new study.Monday, January 6, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A new study used acoustic sensors that detect the sound of gunfire to show how often children in one Chicago neighborhood are exposed to gunshots while walking to and from school. Results showed that nearly two-thirds of schools in the...Monday, January 6, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
The risk of experiencing intimate partner violence may accumulate over time among people who experienced childhood maltreatment when they were younger, finds a new study.Monday, January 6, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Research into the impact of the COVID pandemic on children and young people with brain tumors has revealed how investigations or treatments were frequently postponed as key people or resources were not available.Monday, January 6, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
Indonesia's new government started an ambitious project to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting, as critics question whether the program is affordable.Friday, January 3, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A new study adds to the growing body of evidence on the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages, finding that multilingualism not only enhances general cognitive abilities but also may help reduce certain symptoms and bolster...Thursday, January 2, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A new, non-invasive nasal swab test for kids that diagnoses specific asthma subtype, or endotype, could help clinicians prescribe medications more precisely and pave the way for research toward better treatments for lesser-studied asthma...Monday, December 30, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared to those who did not. Many of these structural brain differences appeared to exist in...Monday, December 23, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A drug recently approved to prevent migraine may start working right away, according to a new study. The study looked at the drug atogepant, which is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist taken by mouth.Friday, December 20, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Pediatric cardiologists have implanted a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child.Friday, December 20, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers trained a large language model to read medical charts, looking for signs that kids with ADHD received the right follow-up care when using new medications.Friday, December 20, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have been able to identify at least three distinct subtypes of a rare type of bone cancer for the first time, which could transform clinical trials and patient care.Friday, December 20, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers trained a large language model to read medical charts, looking for signs that kids with ADHD received the right follow-up care when using new medications.Thursday, December 19, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have studied placental genes to explore how Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) affects a child's development. Differences showed up between pregnancies from frozen and fresh embryo transfers in the placentas. Changes were...Thursday, December 19, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
New discoveries about the severe developmental disorder known as Rett syndrome could open the door to better treatments for the devastating, life-shortening condition.Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the general population? In a large-scale study, a team of scientists found that genetic...Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Adding genetic testing to the evaluation of pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) resulted in more individualized care.Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A new study sheds light on the trajectory of cardiovascular health (CVH) early in life, which may contribute to CVH disparities in adulthood. Across demographic subgroups, CVH scores begin to decline at approximately 10 years of age and...Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A new study shows that an app can help parents who are mourning the loss of a child. Parents who used the app for three months reported reduced symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress, and also had fewer negative thoughts....Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our clinics are urgently required to...Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a recent study reports an underuse of the treatment.Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Novel research shows that a reduced neural response to receiving rewards in teens predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicidality. This is independent of pre-existing depressive or anxiety symptoms, as well as age...Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Digital health tools, such as patient portals, treatment apps and online appointment schedulers, are increasingly common. But not everyone is equally at home using them.Monday, December 16, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have gained new insights into the molecular changes leading to Rett syndrome, a severe neurological disorder caused by mutations in the MeCP2 gene encoding methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MeCP2). The team reports that loss of...Saturday, December 14, 2024 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
The food colorant has been linked to behavioral problems in children, including inattention and hyperactivity. California passed a law to ban it last year.Thursday, December 12, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Excessive screen use by preschool-age children can lead to reduced sleep quality, exacerbating problems such as poor attention, hyperactivity and unstable mood, a new study suggests.Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
In animal studies, boosting serotonin in the cells that line the gut reduced anxious and depressive-like behaviors without causing cognitive or gastrointestinal side effects.Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
The majority of children who started smoking tobacco at age 10 years or in their later teens continued to smoke until their mid-twenties. Continuous smoking from childhood significantly increased the risk of premature heart damage, a new...Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
Through her work, photographer Nancy Borowick says she hopes to draw awareness to women's stories, educate Americans and destigmatize the conversation that occurs between doctors and patients.Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
The odds on whether a child survives a cardiac arrest may depend on where they live, according to a new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Higher incomes are often correlated with healthier pregnancies and babies, but is it really the money that matters? Sedimentary rocks that formed 390 million years ago, surprisingly, help provide the answer, at least for those who live...Monday, December 9, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers found that transmission of rotavirus vaccine strains in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is rare and without clinical consequences, strongly suggesting that giving the rotavirus vaccine to eligible infants during their...Thursday, December 5, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
The first comprehensive map of the dramatic changes that take place in the blood system over the course of the human lifetime could have implications for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia and other blood diseases.Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Malnutrition and poor dietary diversity remain significant challenges for children in Ethiopia, despite the country's large livestock population, a study highlights. The study reveals that only a small percentage of children under five...Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
Three Tennessee families—and the Biden administration—are challenging the state's ban.Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Most young people who were confirmed to have long Covid three months after a positive PCR test had recovered within 24 months, finds a new study.Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood altered the balance of mental health in the U.S. population, making generations of Americans more depressed, anxious and inattentive or hyperactive, according to researchers. They...Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Teens who think their parents use cannabis are more likely to hold favorable attitudes toward the drug and to consider trying it themselves, according to a new study. The research also reveals that parental monitoring and the closeness...Monday, December 2, 2024 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
The focal point of the case is 2009 law enacted by Congress that gives the Food and Drug Administration a mandate to curb the availability of nicotine products for minors.Monday, December 2, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
The consumption of milk products, eggs and fish has a positive effect on childhood development in Africa. This has been demonstrated in a recent study. The researchers used representative data from five African countries with over 32,000...Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a new study.Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Children of mothers who took certain anti-seizure medications while pregnant do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6, according to a long-running study.Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A new study of high school football players found that concussions affect an often-overlooked but important brain signal.Monday, November 25, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Infants whose mothers regularly use language to describe what their child is thinking or feeling, have higher levels of the hormone oxytocin, finds a new study.Monday, November 25, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
New research challenges views on screen time, revealing factors such as parental mental health and the type of screen being used may have some impact on child development.Monday, November 25, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Investigators evaluated whether data collected from a fitness tracker could be used to accurately detect mood episodes in people with bipolar disorder.Friday, November 22, 2024 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists sought to better understand how humans evolved to become so skilled at thinking about what's happening in other peoples' minds. The findings could have implications for one day treating psychiatric conditions such as anxiety...