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Study provides insights into intergenerational inheritance of epigenetic information

We are more than the sum of our genes. Epigenetic mechanisms modulated by environmental cues such as diet, disease or our lifestyle take a major role in regulating the DNA by switching genes on and off.

18 Jul 2017

In Massachusetts, proposed Medicaid cuts put kids’ health care at risk

The U.S Senate’s plan to replace Obamacare, now in limbo, would cut funding for Medicaid and other health insurance subsidies by more than $1 billion a year within five years.

18 Jul 2017

Study identifies potential treatment for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Two commonly used drugs erased the learning and memory deficits caused by fetal alcohol exposure when the drugs were given after birth, thus potentially identifying a treatment for the disorder, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

18 Jul 2017

Restaurant placemats can encourage children to choose healthier food options

Placemats can be used to encourage children to eat healthier food in restaurants, according to a new study by the University at Buffalo and Independent Health Foundation.

18 Jul 2017

Language development may start in utero, study suggests

A month before they are born, fetuses carried by American mothers-to-be can distinguish between someone speaking to them in English and Japanese.

18 Jul 2017

Scientists find simple way to raise accuracy of diagnostic tests and common assays

Scientists at the University of Washington have discovered a simple way to raise the accuracy of diagnostic tests for medicine and common assays for laboratory research.

18 Jul 2017

Postcard from Capitol Hill: When health care takes a breather

As one senator's health care emergency upended what was supposed to be an action-packed week for the Senate health care bill, Capitol Hill's denizens began rebooking Monday.

18 Jul 2017

New analysis compares emerging algorithms that look for cancer mutations

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute has undertaken the first-ever comparative analysis of a newly emerging category of algorithms that mine genetic information in cancer databases by focusing on internal gene structure (subgene resolution algorithms), in contrast to classical approaches that focus on genes treated as single units.

17 Jul 2017

New tool can identify infants with tuberous sclerosis complex at increased risk of developing ASD

A tool intended to detect signs of autism in high-risk infants can be used to help identify and treat patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a genetic disorder, who most need early intervention. Moreover, they can identify these patients earlier than ever before.

17 Jul 2017

Mutations arising after conception may play vital role in autism

A study of nearly 6,000 families, combining three genetic sequencing technologies, finds that mutations that occur after conception play an important role in autism.

17 Jul 2017

Parents may be less sure about vaccine needs for teens, new poll suggests

Parents may be up to speed on what vaccines their children need for kindergarten, but may be less sure during high school years, a new national poll suggests.

17 Jul 2017

Risk of obesity, heart disease, and other health issues higher in those who consume artificial sweeteners, study finds

The study that aimed to understand if the consumption of artificial sweeteners is linked with adverse long term effects on weight and heart disease, was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), today.

17 Jul 2017

Study shows link between consuming artificial sweeteners and risks of weight gain and health issues

Artificial sweeteners may be associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, according to a new study published in CMAJ

17 Jul 2017

Clear recommendations can be given only for few stutter therapies, say experts

About 1% of children and adolescents, 0.2% of women, and 0.8% of men suffer from stuttering. However, based on the available studies, clear recommendations can be given only for a few of the currently available stutter therapies.

14 Jul 2017

ASU-TGen researchers find source of altered ANK1 gene expression linked to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers led by Arizona State University and the Translational Genomics Research Institute have identified altered expression of a gene called ANK1, which only recently has been associated with memory robbing Alzheimer's disease, in specific cells in the brain.

14 Jul 2017

Women and girls with autism may face greater challenges with day-to-day tasks, study finds

Women and girls with autism may face greater challenges with real world planning, organization, and other daily living skills, according to a study published in the journal Autism Research.

14 Jul 2017

Teenage girls receiving medical care in EDs found receptive to pregnancy prevention information

Adolescent girls receiving a wide range of medical care in the Emergency Department (ED) are receptive to receiving information about preventing pregnancy, according to the results of a cross-sectional survey published online July 11 in the Journal of Pediatrics.

14 Jul 2017

LSTM awarded £11 million by NIHR to establish new research unit and groups

LSTM has been awarded £11 million by the National Institute for Health Research as part of their latest UK-wide call for funding into Global Health Research Units.

14 Jul 2017

Scientists uncover new group of Treg cells and DNA features linked to juvenile idiopathic arthritis

A team of scientists and doctors from the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre has uncovered a new group of regulatory T (Treg) cells and DNA features associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), the most common form of arthritis among children under the age of 16.

14 Jul 2017

Medical transportation provider accused of disserving L.A.’s frail patients

Some days, the drivers showed up late to take Julian Myers to and from dialysis. Other days, they didn't come at all. When that happened, Myers, who has end-stage kidney disease, scrambled to find a ride.

14 Jul 2017

Children News and Research

Study provides insights into intergenerational inheritance of epigenetic information

In Massachusetts, proposed Medicaid cuts put kids’ health care at risk

Study identifies potential treatment for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Restaurant placemats can encourage children to choose healthier food options

Language development may start in utero, study suggests

Scientists find simple way to raise accuracy of diagnostic tests and common assays

Postcard from Capitol Hill: When health care takes a breather

New analysis compares emerging algorithms that look for cancer mutations

New tool can identify infants with tuberous sclerosis complex at increased risk of developing ASD

Mutations arising after conception may play vital role in autism

Parents may be less sure about vaccine needs for teens, new poll suggests

Risk of obesity, heart disease, and other health issues higher in those who consume artificial sweeteners, study finds

Study shows link between consuming artificial sweeteners and risks of weight gain and health issues

Clear recommendations can be given only for few stutter therapies, say experts

ASU-TGen researchers find source of altered ANK1 gene expression linked to Alzheimer's disease

Women and girls with autism may face greater challenges with day-to-day tasks, study finds

Teenage girls receiving medical care in EDs found receptive to pregnancy prevention information

LSTM awarded £11 million by NIHR to establish new research unit and groups

Scientists uncover new group of Treg cells and DNA features linked to juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Medical transportation provider accused of disserving L.A.’s frail patients

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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