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Ambiguous genitalia in newborns may be more common than previously thought

Ambiguous genitalia in newborns may be more common than previously thought, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of the Endocrine Society.

24 Apr 2019

In 10 years, half of middle-income elders won’t be able to afford housing, medical care

In 10 years, more than half of middle-income Americans age 75 or older will not be able to afford to pay for yearly assisted living rent or medical expenses, according to a study published Wednesday in Health Affairs.

24 Apr 2019

Children often turn to sugary drinks instead of water, increasing the risk of obesity

A new study has found that children who do not drink water often choose to drink sugary beverages instead, increasing their calorie intake and risk of obesity.

24 Apr 2019

Screenings, interventions, and referrals can help adolescents overcome substance abuse

Kaiser Permanente researchers find long-term benefits for patients and health organizations that employ screenings, interventions, and referrals.

24 Apr 2019

Newly identified skin-gut communication helps illuminate link between food allergy and eczema

Scratching the skin triggers a series of immune responses culminating in an increased number of activated mast cells--immune cells involved in allergic reactions--in the small intestine, according to research conducted in mice.

24 Apr 2019

New study provides better understanding on safety of deworming programs

A new study has identified no major differences between the microbiomes of people infected with roundworm or hookworm and uninfected peers.

23 Apr 2019

Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes are at greater risk of preterm birth

Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes are at increased risk of delivering their baby prematurely. The risk increases as blood sugar levels rise, however women who maintain the recommended levels also risk giving birth prematurely.

23 Apr 2019

Improved WIC food packages reduced obesity risk for children, study finds

Sweeping changes designed to make a major federal food assistance program more nutritious for low-income families were effective in reducing obesity risk for 4-year-olds who had been on the program since birth, according to a new study by researchers from Tulane University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and PHFE WIC.

23 Apr 2019

New approach to repair defects in fetal membranes could prevent life-long medical conditions

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and University College London have developed a new approach to repair defects in fetal membranes which could prevent life-long medical conditions and disabilities associated with preterm birth.

23 Apr 2019

Sparse treatment options complicate cancer care for immigrants in South Texas

Edgar carries a red folder bulging with paperwork, bills and medical records. Before his lung cancer diagnosis in September, he had about $11,000, he said, money he was saving to purchase a used truck and to pay an immigration attorney to pursue legal residency.

23 Apr 2019

Marking the start of Pediatric Sepsis Week

On April 21st, Sepsis Alliance launched Pediatric Sepsis Week to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis in children.

23 Apr 2019

NUS scientists uncover novel biomarkers linked with ‘chemobrain’

Cognitive impairment associated with cancer, also known as "chemobrain", has gained recognition as a complication of the disease and its treatment, as it can negatively affect the daily lives of cancer patients and survivors.

23 Apr 2019

Traditional and e-cigarette users may be more receptive to smoking cessation interventions

A study by MassGeneral Hospital for Children researchers finds that parents who use both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes may be more receptive to smoking cessation interventions than parents who only smoke traditional cigarettes.

23 Apr 2019

Not drinking water linked with consuming more calories from sugar-sweetened beverages

This study examined how drinking water was associated with the amount of calories children, adolescents and young adults consume from sugar-sweetened beverages, including sodas, fruit drinks and sports drinks.

23 Apr 2019

Chemical-sampling wristbands detect similar exposures across three continents

To assess differences and trends in personal chemical exposure, Oregon State University researchers deployed chemical-sampling wristbands to individuals on three continents.

23 Apr 2019

Microglia play vital role in regulating neuroinflammation, research shows

A research team at Massachusetts Eye and Ear has shown that microglia, the primary immune cells of the central nervous system--including the retina of the eye--serve as "gatekeepers," or biosensors and facilitators, of neuroinflammation in a preclinical model of autoimmune uveitis.

23 Apr 2019

Reviving the heart's regenerative capacities using microRNAs

Once the heart is fully formed, the cells that make up heart muscle, known as cardiomyocytes, have very limited ability to reproduce themselves. After a heart attack, cardiomyocytes die off; unable to make new ones, the heart instead forms scar tissue. Over time, this can set people up for heart failure.

23 Apr 2019

Educational program for preschoolers successful in instilling heart healthy behaviors

Preschoolers in an underserved community who took part in a health promotion educational program aimed at establishing health behaviors showed a 2.2-fold increase in knowledge, attitudes and habits compared to their classmates who did not take part in the program, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

22 Apr 2019

Not drinking water may increase children's consumption of sugary drinks

Kids and young adults who drink no water throughout the day may consume twice the amount of calories from sugary drinks than those who drink water, according to Penn State researchers.

22 Apr 2019

Overlooked part of cell’s internal machinery may hold key to treating acute myeloid leukemia

Many individuals forced to fight an exceptionally aggressive form of the blood cancer acute myeloid leukemia (AML) don't survive more than five years.

22 Apr 2019

Children News and Research

Ambiguous genitalia in newborns may be more common than previously thought

In 10 years, half of middle-income elders won’t be able to afford housing, medical care

Children often turn to sugary drinks instead of water, increasing the risk of obesity

Screenings, interventions, and referrals can help adolescents overcome substance abuse

Newly identified skin-gut communication helps illuminate link between food allergy and eczema

New study provides better understanding on safety of deworming programs

Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes are at greater risk of preterm birth

Improved WIC food packages reduced obesity risk for children, study finds

New approach to repair defects in fetal membranes could prevent life-long medical conditions

Sparse treatment options complicate cancer care for immigrants in South Texas

Marking the start of Pediatric Sepsis Week

NUS scientists uncover novel biomarkers linked with ‘chemobrain’

Traditional and e-cigarette users may be more receptive to smoking cessation interventions

Not drinking water linked with consuming more calories from sugar-sweetened beverages

Chemical-sampling wristbands detect similar exposures across three continents

Microglia play vital role in regulating neuroinflammation, research shows

Reviving the heart's regenerative capacities using microRNAs

Educational program for preschoolers successful in instilling heart healthy behaviors

Not drinking water may increase children's consumption of sugary drinks

Overlooked part of cell’s internal machinery may hold key to treating acute myeloid leukemia

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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