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Study: MMR vaccine remains the most effective measure to prevent measles infection

Most measles cases in England are among unvaccinated individuals. But, between 2011 and 2019, the proportion of measles cases in adults who received two doses of the MMR vaccine in England increased from 1.9% (20/1064) to 7.2% (57/790), however the cause of this increase remains unclear.

26 Sep 2024

Research reveals 36% higher heart defect risk in IVF babies

The risk of being born with a major heart defect is 36% higher in babies who were conceived after assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to results of a very large study published in the European Heart Journal today (Friday).

26 Sep 2024

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

Since 1990, the rise in childhood overweight and obesity has surged across every continent, almost doubling in prevalence. While the United States has the highest prevalence, other nations are not far behind.

26 Sep 2024

Pilot trial aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants

With $784,369 from the NIH, UNCG researchers will implement a pilot trial that aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants by supporting mothers in breastfeeding.

26 Sep 2024

Insufficient sleep during pregnancy associated with neurodevelopmental risks in offspring

Pregnant women who do not get enough sleep may be at higher risk of having children with neurodevelopmental delays, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

26 Sep 2024

Maternal obesity doubles the risk of developing autism in children

Researchers investigate the potential relationship between maternal fat mass and long-term mental health issues in children born to these mothers.

26 Sep 2024

World Lung Day 2024: Bedfont® Scientific Limited. Leads the Way in Asthma Care with the NObreath® FeNO Device

How the NObreath® device, recommended by NICE, is revolutionising asthma care this World Lung Day.

From NObreath 26 Sep 2024

Why children with Down’s syndrome are predisposed to developing leukaemia

The study uncovers mechanisms linking Down syndrome to leukemia, emphasizing the role of oxidative stress and genetic alterations in fetal blood development.

26 Sep 2024

Childhood obesity: How the first 2,000 days hold the key to lifelong health

Researchers reveal that early life factors, especially within the first 2,000 days, play a critical role in shaping future obesity risk. Addressing these factors with integrated interventions could combat the global childhood obesity crisis.

26 Sep 2024

Could microalgae be the secret weapon to ending global hunger and saving the planet?

Researchers highlight the potential of commercially farmed microalgae to combat global undernutrition by providing essential nutrients and reducing environmental impacts.

26 Sep 2024

Study highlights importance of empathetic care for children in pain

Whether it's a sore arm or a fear of injections, how a child is treated when they present with pain could significantly affect how they respond to and manage pain later in life.

25 Sep 2024

Study uncovers genetic changes linked to leukemia risk in people with Down's syndrome

People with Down's syndrome face a higher risk of developing Leukemia. Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Stanford University explain why, by identifying specific changes in blood cells of people with Down's syndrome.

25 Sep 2024

WHO issues new guidance to enhance clinical trials worldwide

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released guidance to improve the design, conduct and oversight of clinical trials in countries of all income levels.

25 Sep 2024

New deep learning algorithm predicts effects of rare genetic variants

Whether we are predisposed to particular diseases depends to a large extent on the countless variants in our genome.

25 Sep 2024

Meal boxes and healthy recipes effective in reducing child obesity

Healthy recipes and subsidized meal boxes can go a long way in helping child obesity. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

25 Sep 2024

Researchers uncover key to combat Campylobacter infections

Bacterial infections resulting in enteritis, sometimes extra-intestinal infections such as sepsis, continue to be a global health concern.

25 Sep 2024

Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise

Sara McGinnis was pregnant with her second child and something felt off. Her body was swollen. She was tired and dizzy.

25 Sep 2024

Steritas' Pediatric Glucocorticoid Toxicity Index applied in clinical trial to assess steroid-toxicity

Steritas LLC., a company dedicated to enhancing patient care for steroid-treated patients announced that Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, and the Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre will apply its Steritas Pediatric Glucocorticoid Toxicity Index (pGTI) in a clinical trial to compare efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of intravenous versus oral glucocorticoids (steroids) for children and young people with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

From Steritas LLC 25 Sep 2024

New approach to B-ALL treatment reduces side effects and enhances survival

Clinical trial results from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital demonstrate benefits to using genomics and early treatment response to guide risk classification of children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL).

24 Sep 2024

Global myopia prevalence among children and teens set to surpass 740 million by 2050

Around 1 in 3 children and teens around the world is short (near)-sighted, with the global prevalence of myopia set to top 740 million cases by 2050 in this age group, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

24 Sep 2024

Children News and Research

Study: MMR vaccine remains the most effective measure to prevent measles infection

Research reveals 36% higher heart defect risk in IVF babies

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

Pilot trial aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants

Insufficient sleep during pregnancy associated with neurodevelopmental risks in offspring

Maternal obesity doubles the risk of developing autism in children

World Lung Day 2024: Bedfont® Scientific Limited. Leads the Way in Asthma Care with the NObreath® FeNO Device

Why children with Down’s syndrome are predisposed to developing leukaemia

Childhood obesity: How the first 2,000 days hold the key to lifelong health

Could microalgae be the secret weapon to ending global hunger and saving the planet?

Study highlights importance of empathetic care for children in pain

Study uncovers genetic changes linked to leukemia risk in people with Down's syndrome

WHO issues new guidance to enhance clinical trials worldwide

New deep learning algorithm predicts effects of rare genetic variants

Meal boxes and healthy recipes effective in reducing child obesity

Researchers uncover key to combat Campylobacter infections

Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise

Steritas' Pediatric Glucocorticoid Toxicity Index applied in clinical trial to assess steroid-toxicity

New approach to B-ALL treatment reduces side effects and enhances survival

Global myopia prevalence among children and teens set to surpass 740 million by 2050

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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