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Researchers highlight the vital role of nature exposure in children’s health

The presence of greenspaces near homes and schools is strongly associated with improved physical activity and mental health outcomes in kids, according to a massive review of data from nearly 300 studies.

30 Sep 2021

Nemours receives NIH grant to foster COVID-19 vaccine uptake among children in Black and Latino communities

Researchers at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, as part of a public-private partnership, have received a National Institutes of Health grant supplement through the Delaware Clinical and Translational Research ACCEL Program to develop and test an approach to foster uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine among children in Black and Latino communities.

27 Sep 2021

Parents' socioeconomic status affects children's health long into adulthood

A family's socioeconomic status affects children's health long into adulthood. Individuals growing up in low-income families have a much higher risk of obesity and obesity-related diseases later in life. That's especially true for permanent low-income families, a University of Illinois study shows.

27 Sep 2021

Insulin resistance linked to an increased risk of major depressive disorder

Stanford Medicine scientists have linked insulin resistance to an increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.

23 Sep 2021

Nemours receives $10.5 million NIH grant to support research in sickle cell disease

Researchers at Nemours Children's Health, Delaware have received a $10.5 million National Institutes of Health grant to support the Delaware Comprehensive Sickle Cell Research Program.

21 Sep 2021

COVID-19 vaccine-related allergies are rare, typically mild and treatable, finds study

Allergic reactions to the new mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are rare, typically mild and treatable, and they should not deter people from becoming vaccinated, according to research from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

20 Sep 2021

Poll: One in five children ate fast food more often since the pandemic

For some families, pandemic times have meant increased screen time, attending class from bedrooms and maybe even more dinners from a drive through.

20 Sep 2021

Nutrition and exercise program shows promise in young adults with intellectual disabilities

Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone.

15 Sep 2021

Severe COVID-19 linked to increase in autoantibodies

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients are substantially more likely to harbor autoantibodies - antibodies directed at their own tissues or at substances their immune cells secrete into the blood - than people without COVID-19, according to a new study.

14 Sep 2021

Census: Insured population holds steady, with a slight shift from private to public coverage

Despite a pandemic-fueled recession, the number of uninsured Americans has increased only slightly since 2018, according to Census Bureau health insurance data released Tuesday.

14 Sep 2021

Prenatal ultrafine PM exposure has adverse effects on children’s health, development

Particulate matter (PM) is a major component of air pollution that is increasingly associated with long-term consequences for the health and development of children.

14 Sep 2021

Guidelines: Summer camp returns to normal during COVID-19

A new report describes measures to ensure that youth activities can continue safely, based on sound epidemiological and infectious disease guidelines.

13 Sep 2021

Children hospitalized with chronic illness more likely to underperform at school

One in every 10 kids under the age of 14 live with a chronic health condition. These conditions – which can include heart disease, diabetes and asthma – affect many areas of a child's life and, in some cases, can lead to hospitalizations that last days, weeks or even months.

2 Sep 2021

Study finds greater risk of death from medical causes for infants with histories of reported maltreatment

A new USC study published in the journal Pediatrics finds a heightened risk of death from medical causes for infants with histories of reported maltreatment, suggesting a need for ongoing care coordination between the child protection system and pediatric health providers.

1 Sep 2021

'Forever chemicals' may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in Latino girls, study finds

A new USC study finds that a class of environmental pollutants known as "forever chemicals" may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in Latino girls.

1 Sep 2021

Periods before and between pregnancies are key times to address preeclampsia risk, study finds

Preeclampsia — a complication that occurs in about 1 in every 25 pregnancies in the United States — is characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to an organ system, most often the liver or kidneys.

26 Aug 2021

Study shows school closures can be minimized by regular testing and vaccination against COVID-19

A new study discusses a novel model to determine age-specific differences in susceptibility of infection, contact patterns, and contagiousness to COVID-19.

25 Aug 2021

National poll: Families worried about COVID's looming impact on students

Back to school jitters may have different meaning in the COVID era. After more than a year of pandemic disruptions, families are heading into the next school year worried about COVID's looming impact on students, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health.

23 Aug 2021

Study illuminates genetic understanding of aggressive childhood leukemias

New research published today in JAMA Oncology reports how two separate DNA changes appear to predict aggressive childhood leukemias when they occur in combination.

20 Aug 2021

Impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of young people

In a recent study, researchers offer recommendations for the wellbeing of children and young people during the pandemic to prevent long-term consequences.

18 Aug 2021

Children's Health News and Research

Researchers highlight the vital role of nature exposure in children’s health

Nemours receives NIH grant to foster COVID-19 vaccine uptake among children in Black and Latino communities

Parents' socioeconomic status affects children's health long into adulthood

Insulin resistance linked to an increased risk of major depressive disorder

Nemours receives $10.5 million NIH grant to support research in sickle cell disease

COVID-19 vaccine-related allergies are rare, typically mild and treatable, finds study

Poll: One in five children ate fast food more often since the pandemic

Nutrition and exercise program shows promise in young adults with intellectual disabilities

Severe COVID-19 linked to increase in autoantibodies

Census: Insured population holds steady, with a slight shift from private to public coverage

Prenatal ultrafine PM exposure has adverse effects on children’s health, development

Guidelines: Summer camp returns to normal during COVID-19

Children hospitalized with chronic illness more likely to underperform at school

Study finds greater risk of death from medical causes for infants with histories of reported maltreatment

'Forever chemicals' may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in Latino girls, study finds

Periods before and between pregnancies are key times to address preeclampsia risk, study finds

Study shows school closures can be minimized by regular testing and vaccination against COVID-19

National poll: Families worried about COVID's looming impact on students

Study illuminates genetic understanding of aggressive childhood leukemias

Impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of young people

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