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Greater electronic device use linked to more consumption of added sugar, caffeine in teens

Do young teens who spend more time with TV and electronic devices drink more sugared or caffeinated drinks than others? Yes, they do, says a study of U.S. teens led by McMaster University researchers.

23 Oct 2019

Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist receives $3.58 million to advance treatment for opioid-use disorders

The National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, awarded a $3.58 million grant to Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist Anthony Pinkerton, Ph.D., to advance a potential treatment for opioid-use disorders, called SBI-553.

23 Oct 2019

UCLA-led study finds brain injury as cause of dementia in some older adults

A UCLA-led study finds that, with the use of MRI scans, it is possible to distinguish between memory loss caused by Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injury.

23 Oct 2019

Unique collaboration launches 'Clean Air for Schools' program in the UK

The Philips Foundation, a charitable organization set up in 2014 by global health technology leader Royal Philips to provide access to care for disadvantaged communities, has today launched the ‘Clean Air for Schools’ program with Global Action Plan, a leading environmental charity and the University of Manchester, a leading research institute of air quality.

23 Oct 2019

Educational games can help overcome learning barriers

Throughout history, games have had a fundamental part in any and all human cultures as one of the most ancient forms of communication. Through play and games, the human race was able to deliver crucial information and potentially develop vital survival skills in participants living in a safe and forgiving environment thousands of years ago.

23 Oct 2019

Dementia patients’ adult kids develop symptoms six years earlier than their parents

A person's chance of developing dementia is influenced by family history, variations in certain genes, and medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. But less is known about the factors that affect when the first symptoms of forgetfulness and confusion will arise.

22 Oct 2019

Celiac disease may now be curable with biodegradable nanoparticles

A phase 2 trial just concluded shows that people with celiac disease may now be able to hope for a cure, through a treatment that makes the immune system tolerant towards gluten. This could eventually make it possible for such individuals to eat gluten-containing foods without fear.

22 Oct 2019

Researchers assess accuracy of lateral flow urine LAM test in detecting TB in HIV-positive people

Tuberculosis (TB) causes more deaths in people living with HIV than any other disease, with more than 300,000 deaths in 2017. When detected, early TB can be treated effectively; however, people with advanced HIV are at high risk of death, often without knowing they have TB.

22 Oct 2019

New study identifies gene that causes intellectual disability syndrome

It used to take several years or sometimes decades to unequivocally identify the genes that cause rare human syndromes that affect very few individuals. Nowadays, however, human geneticists and fly and mouse biologists have the means to work together to integrate their data, which has significantly accelerated the pace of disease and gene discovery.

22 Oct 2019

Hope for stressed-out parents of extremely picky eaters

A new study published in the journal Cognitive and Behavioral Practice brings hope to parents who are at their wits’ end over their children’s refusal to eat one or more food groups.

22 Oct 2019

Study: Most adults born prematurely survive without developing major comorbidities

Most people born prematurely are likely to survive into adulthood without developing major chronic diseases or conditions like asthma, hypertension, diabetes, and other illnesses, Mount Sinai researchers report in a study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

22 Oct 2019

Researchers receive $3.2 million NIH grant to pursue a deeper understanding of Down syndrome

Mount Sinai researchers have been awarded a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to pursue a deeper understanding of Down syndrome, the most common genetic cause of intellectual and developmental disabilities in children and young adults, affecting more than 200,000 individuals in the United States.

22 Oct 2019

Q-Suite Motor Assessment Tool helps detect subtle motor abnormalities in children

In clinical trials of adults with Huntington's disease (HD) the Q-Suite Motor Assessment Tool (Q-Motor) has proven to be helpful to detect and quantitate subtle motor abnormalities.

22 Oct 2019

Replacement flame retardants pose serious health harms, warn scientists

New flame retardants escaping from our TVs, other electrical and electronic products, and children's car seats are just as toxic as the flame retardants they're intended to replace, according to a peer-reviewed study published today in Environmental Science & Technology Letters.

22 Oct 2019

Cold plasma jets as promising tool for minimally invasive cancer therapy

Modern advances in oncology have significantly improved cancer survival rates. However, personalized treatment methods are necessary, since tumors may behave differently for different patients.

21 Oct 2019

CHOP offers help and cure for children with overly picky eating habits

Families dealing with the stress and frustration of their child's overly picky eating habits may have a new addition to their parental toolbox.

21 Oct 2019

Safer mining practices can help reduce lead poisoning

A pilot program to introduce safer mining practices in Nigerian gold mining communities has reduced blood lead levels by 32% according to a study published today.

21 Oct 2019

New Diversity and Inclusion Hub launched to address disparities in health care

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – an international leader in medical and scientific training, biomedical research, and patient care – today announced the launch of a new Diversity and Inclusion Hub, a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by the Mount Sinai's Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

21 Oct 2019

Parents of adults with epilepsy face wide array of issues with very little support

Barbara Kalinoski takes charge of things. She's been chair of the school board. President of the Laurentian Lakes Chapter of the North Country Trail Association. Director of the Northwest Regional Library. President of the Minnesota Library Association.

21 Oct 2019

Mothers and fathers influence their adult children's health in very different ways

Some adults see their mothers and fathers as still influencing their own health - but in very different ways, according to a new study.

21 Oct 2019

Children News and Research

Greater electronic device use linked to more consumption of added sugar, caffeine in teens

Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist receives $3.58 million to advance treatment for opioid-use disorders

UCLA-led study finds brain injury as cause of dementia in some older adults

Unique collaboration launches 'Clean Air for Schools' program in the UK

Educational games can help overcome learning barriers

Dementia patients’ adult kids develop symptoms six years earlier than their parents

Celiac disease may now be curable with biodegradable nanoparticles

Researchers assess accuracy of lateral flow urine LAM test in detecting TB in HIV-positive people

New study identifies gene that causes intellectual disability syndrome

Hope for stressed-out parents of extremely picky eaters

Study: Most adults born prematurely survive without developing major comorbidities

Researchers receive $3.2 million NIH grant to pursue a deeper understanding of Down syndrome

Q-Suite Motor Assessment Tool helps detect subtle motor abnormalities in children

Replacement flame retardants pose serious health harms, warn scientists

Cold plasma jets as promising tool for minimally invasive cancer therapy

CHOP offers help and cure for children with overly picky eating habits

Safer mining practices can help reduce lead poisoning

New Diversity and Inclusion Hub launched to address disparities in health care

Parents of adults with epilepsy face wide array of issues with very little support

Mothers and fathers influence their adult children's health in very different ways

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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