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Study analyzes spontaneous social interactions of 2 and 4-year-olds while interacting with peers

What do building pyramids, going to the moon, paddling a two-person canoe or dancing a waltz have in common? All these actions are the result of a common goal between multiple partners and leads to a mutual sense of obligation, known as "joint commitment".

28 Jul 2022

Study finds disparities in first evaluation of infants with cystic fibrosis from minoritized groups

Infants from minoritized racial and ethnic backgrounds who have positive newborn screening tests for cystic fibrosis received their diagnostic follow-up for the disease later than recommended and later than white, non-Hispanic infants, according to a study published in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis.

27 Jul 2022

Fewer than half of autistic children receive intervention services before 36 months of age

Despite a federal mandate requiring access to early intervention programs (EIP) for children with disabilities, fewer than half of autistic children in four New Jersey counties received services before 36 months of age, according to a Rutgers study.

27 Jul 2022

Icelandic study reveals how many children experience severe COVID symptoms

Researchers explore the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infections in Icelandic children.

27 Jul 2022

Incorporating a coronavirus antigen into MMR vaccine to produce COVID-19 immunity in kids

New research has advanced COVID-19 vaccine work in several ways: using a modified live attenuated mumps virus for delivery, showing that a more stable coronavirus spike protein stimulates a stronger immune response, and suggesting a dose up the nose has an advantage over a shot.

27 Jul 2022

CDC investigation notice highlights outbreak of Salmonella infections from small turtles purchased online

A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/stanley-07-22/index.html

27 Jul 2022

India, Pakistan tackle backslide in child immunizations

India and other South Asian countries must deal with a dangerous backslide in routine infant vaccinations during 2019—2021 brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions imposed to counter its spread, say UNICEF officials.

27 Jul 2022

Most familial hypercholesterolemia patients remain undiagnosed, analysis reveals

The Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, completed an analysis of its large U.S. Family Heart Database showing that while the percentage of patients diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) has increased substantially since 2016, most remain undiagnosed.

27 Jul 2022

Hearing issues often occur among adult cancer survivors, study reports

While children receiving chemotherapy routinely undergo hearing tests, adults don't, and a new study by UC San Francisco reports for the first time that significant hearing issues often occur among adult survivors of the most common forms of cancer.

27 Jul 2022

Scientists explore post-COVID-19 conditions among children

Scientists evaluated post coronavirus disease 2019 conditions across children 90 days following COVID-19.

27 Jul 2022

Organized sports help kids to develop the "grit" for overcoming challenges as adults

Here's another good reason for kids to participate in organized sports: They can develop the "grit" that helps them overcome challenges as adults, a new study suggests.

27 Jul 2022

Sixteen countries reported monkeypox virus infection in humans between April and June 2022

Researchers have analyzed the recent cases related to the monkeypox virus infection.

27 Jul 2022

To stem the spread of monkeypox, health departments tap into networks of those most at risk

On July 23, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern.

27 Jul 2022

Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated staffing challenges in children's social care, report finds

Ofsted has today published a report on the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children's social care, drawing on evidence from inspections, focus groups and interviews with inspectors.

26 Jul 2022

PCORI approves $258 million funding to support 26 new health care-related studies

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute has approved funding awards totaling $258 million to support 26 new research studies.

26 Jul 2022

$31 million PCORI funding for AAFP and Penn State to study the effectiveness of asthma treatments

The American Academy of Family Physicians, in partnership with Penn State College of Medicine, has been approved for a $31 million funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to study the comparative effectiveness of asthma treatments.

26 Jul 2022

Attending daycare may increase lung complications in preterm children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Attending daycare in the first three years of life is linked with an increase in lung complications in children who were born prematurely and diagnosed with a form of chronic lung disease, according to new research led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

26 Jul 2022

Study: About 1.7 million people in Michigan do not want children and are 'childfree'

The U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade paved the way for limits on abortion but also created uncertainty around the future of birth control.

26 Jul 2022

Scientists discover a surprising link between mitochondria, inflammation and DNMT3A and TET2 genes

Mitochondria are known as cells' powerhouses, but mounting evidence suggests they also play a role in inflammation. Scientists from the Salk Institute and UC San Diego published new findings in Immunity on July 26, 2022, where they examined human blood cells and discovered a surprising link between mitochondria, inflammation and DNMT3A and TET2 - two genes that normally help regulate blood cell growth but, when mutated, are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis.

26 Jul 2022

Differences in development of children conceived by ART are no longer apparent by late adolescence

Differences in the growth, weight, and body fat levels of children conceived through fertility treatment are small, and no longer apparent by late adolescence, finds new research.

26 Jul 2022

Children News and Research

Study analyzes spontaneous social interactions of 2 and 4-year-olds while interacting with peers

Study finds disparities in first evaluation of infants with cystic fibrosis from minoritized groups

Fewer than half of autistic children receive intervention services before 36 months of age

Icelandic study reveals how many children experience severe COVID symptoms

Incorporating a coronavirus antigen into MMR vaccine to produce COVID-19 immunity in kids

CDC investigation notice highlights outbreak of Salmonella infections from small turtles purchased online

India, Pakistan tackle backslide in child immunizations

Most familial hypercholesterolemia patients remain undiagnosed, analysis reveals

Hearing issues often occur among adult cancer survivors, study reports

Scientists explore post-COVID-19 conditions among children

Organized sports help kids to develop the "grit" for overcoming challenges as adults

Sixteen countries reported monkeypox virus infection in humans between April and June 2022

To stem the spread of monkeypox, health departments tap into networks of those most at risk

Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated staffing challenges in children's social care, report finds

PCORI approves $258 million funding to support 26 new health care-related studies

$31 million PCORI funding for AAFP and Penn State to study the effectiveness of asthma treatments

Attending daycare may increase lung complications in preterm children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Study: About 1.7 million people in Michigan do not want children and are 'childfree'

Scientists discover a surprising link between mitochondria, inflammation and DNMT3A and TET2 genes

Differences in development of children conceived by ART are no longer apparent by late adolescence

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