Thursday, February 27, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
The ability to make the connection between an event and its consequences -- experts use the term associative learning -- is a crucial skill for adapting to the environment. It has a huge impact on our mental health. A study shows that...Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
For children and teens living with migraine, there may be a new preventive treatment, according to a preliminary study. Researchers found the drug zonisamide, which has been used to treat seizures, may reduce migraine days in this age...Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A study has revealed possible links between exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water and an increased risk of certain childhood cancers.Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Tiny bits of plastic found in the ocean may be tied to a higher risk of disability for people who live in coastal areas with high levels, according to a preliminary study. The study looked at disabilities affecting memory and thinking,...Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers find that parents show patterns of brain connectivity that oppose age-related changes.Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Fathers who take at least two weeks of leave after their child's birth are significantly more likely to report longer breastfeeding duration by the mother, according to a recent survey.Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) approach that accelerates the identification of genes that contribute to neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy and developmental delay. This...Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A concussion clinic changed its childhood concussion policies in 2017. A new study of this protocol change shows the approach, which recommended concussed kids begin rehab two weeks or less after injury, benefited patients and decreased...Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A healthy diet in early pregnancy supports the child's motor development at the age of 5-6 years. Higher maternal body fat mass, on the other hand, has an adverse effect on the child's motor development.Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Making enemies isn't random. Traits like emotional instability, aggression, and disruptive behavior early in life can lead to antagonistic relationships. Research on students aged 9-14 found that negative behaviors, such as lack of...Monday, February 24, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
This research comes as dengue-carrying mosquitoes expand their territory into new regions, including Southern California.Monday, February 24, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have developed an AI-powered tool that detects 64% of brain abnormalities linked to epilepsy that human radiologists miss.Thursday, February 20, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Seeking mental health help is a significant step, but that first intake session can often feel more like paperwork than progress, and a significant proportion of people 'drop out' or never return for a second visit, previous research has...Thursday, February 20, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study.Thursday, February 20, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A longer paternity leave after the birth of a child can improve the co-parenting relationship between moms and dads in a key way, a new study finds. Researchers found that mothers were less likely to discourage fathers' involvement in...Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists report results from a promising new approach to treat the rare neurodegenerative disorder.Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
Adam Ratner predicts the appointment of anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to unscare them," he says.Monday, February 17, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Targets for universal access, national roadmaps and more affordable and accessible care are vital to help fill the medical oxygen gap affecting more than half of the world's population, according to a new global report.Friday, February 14, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Recent research takes aim at the a variant in gene SCN1B, which causes a severe form of developmental epileptic encephalopathy.Friday, February 14, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A recent study reveals that age plays a significant role in the outcomes of intermittent fasting. Researchers discovered that chronic intermittent fasting disrupted the development of insulin-producing beta cells in young mice. The...Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Getting at least 30 minutes of daily summer sun in the first year of life may mean a lower relapse risk for children who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) later, according to a new study. The study also found if a child's...Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are more likely to show certain changes in the epigenome, which can alter the way genes are expressed. These epigenetic changes could influence the development of diseases in the future.Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.Monday, February 10, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
New research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the impact of climate change on maternal health.Monday, February 10, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is quickly expanding its reach through the federal government. It recently accessed systems at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Musk and his team now are looking at key...Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Research has shown that a potential new targeted therapy for childhood brain cancer is effective in infiltrating and killing tumor cells in preclinical models tested in mice. The novel drug CT-179 was shown to target a specific subset of...Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A research team has identified a critical event driving tumor growth in a type of medulloblastoma -- and a way to block it.Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
One of the top sources of added sugar in kids' diets is in their breakfast bowls. A new study shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals when it's aimed directly at kids under 12.Monday, February 3, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A new study shows significant long-term reductions in the stress hormone cortisol in seniors taking part in the O'stress program.Monday, February 3, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A multi-institutional study has identified one of the allergens responsible for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an inflammatory disease of the esophagus. This is the first time one of the allergens that causes EoE has been identified at...Monday, February 3, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
Sarah Wildman's daughter Orli died at age 14. "She would sometimes ask me, 'What do you think I did to deserve this?' And of course, that's not an answerable question," Wildman says.Friday, January 31, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, a new study shows that nearly all of these 'associations' can otherwise be explained by factors such as...Friday, January 31, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
High sugar cereal brands target TV ads directly to kids under age 12. And this targeted advertising leads to greater household purchases of unhealthy kid cereals, a new study finds.Thursday, January 30, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on what's a healthy beverage. Some of the advice may surprise parents.Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced senators today in a contentious confirmation hearing to serve as Health and Human Services Secretary under President Trump. He's a former Democrat — turned independent presidential candidate — turned Trump...Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Although the delayed diagnosis of appendicitis is dangerous, over-testing can also be harmful.Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
According to a new study, self-guided family therapy for obesity could work just as well as traditional approaches at a fraction of the cost.Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from NPR Topics: Childrens Health
President Trump signed an executive order seeking to end gender-affirming medical treatments for children and teenagers under the age of 19.Over 1/3 of parents say their child has experienced dental problems that reflect oral hygiene habits
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain linked to their oral health routine over the past two years, a national poll suggests.Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects around 1% of the world's population. Researchers have identified a deficit in contrast perception in people with schizophrenia. According to a review of more than 600 studies, these...Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
A new one-minute video game is able to accurately and efficiently identify children with autism from those who have ADHD or are neurotypical.Monday, January 27, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have uncovered a significant connection between elevated uric acid levels and life-threatening outcomes in children with severe malaria.Monday, January 27, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Infant mortality in the United States decreased by 24.2% between 1999 and 2022. However, mortality rates from Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) rose significantly -- by 11.8% -- from 2020 to 2022.Friday, January 24, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers find blocking the KCNB2 gene can slow tumor growth, paving the way for next-gen treatments for childhood brain cancer.Thursday, January 23, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers analyzed cannabis smoking practices to assess whether in-home smoking was associated with cannabis detection in children.Thursday, January 23, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and anti-anxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001, according to researchers. Their study examined diagnoses of...Thursday, January 23, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a new study.Thursday, January 23, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
New research looked at how cancers arise in children who are predisposed to developing the childhood kidney cancer, Wilms tumor, which could help anticipate the development of tumors before they fully form.Thursday, January 23, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
There was a 65% increase in the number of children and young people being admitted to general acute medical wards in hospitals in England because of a mental health concern between 2012 and 2022, finds a new study.Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily
People whose parents divorced during their childhood may be at a greater risk of stroke later in life, according to a new study.