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Novel regulators of COPD determined by epigenetic profiling

Impaired function of lung fibroblast is considered causative for symptoms of the incurable lung disease COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).

25 May 2023

Repeated exposure to Intimate Partner Violence puts children at higher risk of behavioral problems

A University of Queensland study has found a child's repeated exposure to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) puts them at higher risk of behavioral problems.

25 May 2023

United States Surgeon General’s Advisory highlights social media’s effects on youth mental health

Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health.

25 May 2023

Boosting sunshine vitamin in toddlers may reduce psychiatric symptoms later

Researchers examines the effects of supplementing vitamin D3 in the first two years of life on psychiatric symptoms.

24 May 2023

New healthy eating index tailored for toddlers promotes lifelong nutritional habits

An overview of the healthy eating index for toddlers between 12 and 23 months of age.

24 May 2023

Study unravels links between obesity, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents: Early intervention key to prevention

How happiness with appearance, dieting, bullying, and self-esteem mediates the relationship between mental health and BMI in adolescents.

24 May 2023

New insights into social consequences of the pandemic

Did the pandemic bring societies together or increase the drifting apart? That was one of the central questions posed by the scientists.

24 May 2023

Close contact behavior among schoolchildren may influence viral transmission

Schoolchildren in China, tracked with wearable devices, provide data about close contact behavior that may influence viral transmission, according to a study.

24 May 2023

Mays Cancer Center conducts clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma

The Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio recently conducted a clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma (GBM).

24 May 2023

Scientists study the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer, immunity

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center studied the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer and immunity.

24 May 2023

69% of parents think social media image editing apps, filters negatively impact their children's body image: Survey

With children more plugged in to social media than ever before, a wave of new image editing apps and filters along with trends related to appearance have parents concerned about damage to body image.

24 May 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection linked to increased risk of type 1 diabetes in children

Different studies have documented an increased incidence of type 1 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 May 2023

Domestic violence shelters move out of hiding

Sara Young packed a bag of essentials, gathered her kids, and fled her home to a refuge: an old, green house that blended in with the neighborhood in this southwestern Montana city.

24 May 2023

As water levels drop, the risk of arsenic poisoning rises

When John Mestas’ ancestors moved to Colorado over 100 years ago to raise sheep in the San Luis Valley, they “hit paradise,” he said.

24 May 2023

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

The rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may not have considered: fewer medical services available for all women living in those states.

24 May 2023

Is COVID-19 diagnosis associated with the risk and incidence of type 1 diabetes?

Researchers assessed the incidence and risk of type 1 diabetes in children with coronavirus disease 2019.

24 May 2023

Processed danger: Industrial food additives and the health risks to children

Researchers explore the potential negative health effects on children due to the use of industrial additives in processing.

23 May 2023

International clinical trial to evaluate new combinations of generic antibiotics for treating neonatal sepsis

An international clinical trial co-led by UCL (University College London) researchers will evaluate much-needed new antibiotic combinations for newborn babies with sepsis.

23 May 2023

FDA clearance of BU-developed bionic pancreas brings new hope for Americans with type 1 diabetes

A bionic pancreas - a wearable, pocket-sized, automated insulin delivery device - that was first developed in a Boston University lab has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The iLet Bionic Pancreas is now commercially available, bringing fresh hope to the almost two million Americans with type 1 diabetes.

23 May 2023

New strategies to improve the transition from school to work for young people with disabilities

A deeper level and different kind of coordination, collaboration, and cooperation are needed to narrow the gap in employment opportunities between youth and young adults with and without disabilities.

23 May 2023

Children News and Research

Novel regulators of COPD determined by epigenetic profiling

Repeated exposure to Intimate Partner Violence puts children at higher risk of behavioral problems

United States Surgeon General’s Advisory highlights social media’s effects on youth mental health

Boosting sunshine vitamin in toddlers may reduce psychiatric symptoms later

New healthy eating index tailored for toddlers promotes lifelong nutritional habits

Study unravels links between obesity, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents: Early intervention key to prevention

New insights into social consequences of the pandemic

Close contact behavior among schoolchildren may influence viral transmission

Mays Cancer Center conducts clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma

Scientists study the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer, immunity

69% of parents think social media image editing apps, filters negatively impact their children's body image: Survey

SARS-CoV-2 infection linked to increased risk of type 1 diabetes in children

Domestic violence shelters move out of hiding

As water levels drop, the risk of arsenic poisoning rises

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

Is COVID-19 diagnosis associated with the risk and incidence of type 1 diabetes?

Processed danger: Industrial food additives and the health risks to children

International clinical trial to evaluate new combinations of generic antibiotics for treating neonatal sepsis

FDA clearance of BU-developed bionic pancreas brings new hope for Americans with type 1 diabetes

New strategies to improve the transition from school to work for young people with disabilities

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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