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Healthcare professionals struggle to address childhood obesity due to training gap

Doctors are feeling unable to tackle growing problem of childhood obesity due to a lack of training and capacity according to new research.

2 Apr 2024

Even moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may affect babies' prenatal development

University of New Mexico researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in their babies' prenatal development, including lower birth length and a shorter duration of gestation.

2 Apr 2024

Canadian moms mostly stick to vitamin D rules for breastfed infants and young children, study finds

A Canadian study reveals high adherence to vitamin D supplementation among breastfed infants under 12 months, with variations in compliance based on sociodemographic factors.

2 Apr 2024

Low vitamin D in children linked to higher atopic dermatitis risk, study finds

Study reveals that low vitamin D levels in early childhood are linked to increased allergen sensitization and a higher risk of developing atopic dermatitis.

2 Apr 2024

Higher positive affect in adolescence linked to improved adult health

Adolescents with high positive affect may have improved physical and mental health as adults, according to a study published April 2nd in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Eric Kim and Renae Wilkinson from Harvard University, US, and colleagues.

2 Apr 2024

New screening tools boost early detection of language delays in children

New screening tools in child health care are effective in identifying early language and communication difficulties in children.

2 Apr 2024

Rise in severe psychiatric cases among children during the pandemic

A new study found that during the pandemic pediatric emergency departments (EDs) saw more children and adolescents who needed a psychiatric admission, as well as an increase in severe conditions, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorders.

2 Apr 2024

Study links sleep disorders to higher healthcare use in chronically ill children

The risk of increased health care utilization among children with a chronic medical condition is higher for those who also have a sleep disorder, according to a new study that examined Medicaid claims data.

1 Apr 2024

Kennedy Krieger Institute sheds light on autism management in Pediatric Clinics journal

Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute are sharing their expertise on autism spectrum disorder in a medical journal reaching thousands of pediatric professionals worldwide.

1 Apr 2024

Childhood BMI tied to higher blood pressure in middle age

Children and teenagers living with overweight or obesity are more likely to have high blood pressure as adults (aged 50-64 years), suggesting the processes behind the condition could begin as early as childhood, suggests new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May).

1 Apr 2024

Green environments linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study finds

Comprehensive study found that prolonged exposure to green environments is associated with a reduced risk of developing depression and anxiety, suggesting air pollution as a significant pathway for this protective effect.

31 Mar 2024

Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of pediatric craniofacial patients' images

Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of images of children undergoing craniofacial surgery, reports a survey study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

29 Mar 2024

Skin tape sampling reveals early signs of food allergies in newborns

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Child Health News

Healthcare professionals struggle to address childhood obesity due to training gap

Even moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may affect babies' prenatal development

Canadian moms mostly stick to vitamin D rules for breastfed infants and young children, study finds

Low vitamin D in children linked to higher atopic dermatitis risk, study finds

Higher positive affect in adolescence linked to improved adult health

New screening tools boost early detection of language delays in children

Rise in severe psychiatric cases among children during the pandemic

Study links sleep disorders to higher healthcare use in chronically ill children

Kennedy Krieger Institute sheds light on autism management in Pediatric Clinics journal

Childhood BMI tied to higher blood pressure in middle age

Green environments linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study finds

Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of pediatric craniofacial patients' images

Skin tape sampling reveals early signs of food allergies in newborns

Research reveals genetic factors in cerebral palsy development

Childhood obesity linked to over double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis

Personalizing exercise to fight obesity: Study finds genetics influence effectiveness

Eating fish during pregnancy doesn't shape kids' heart health, study finds

Genetic test streamlines diagnosis of rare developmental disorders

California is expanding insurance access for teenagers seeking therapy on their own

Longer durations of breastfeeding lowers the risk of childhood cancers

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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