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Researchers create a comprehensive cellular atlas of the Broca’s area in the brain

The brain is made up of numerous types of cells that are organized into different structures and regions.

12 Oct 2023

Obesity in early pregnancy linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk later in life

Having obesity before and during early pregnancy appears to be a strong indicator of risk for developing future cardiovascular disease and was significantly linked with adverse outcomes during pregnancy such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes, according to a study published in Circulation Research that was funded by the National Institutes of Health.

10 Oct 2023

Dads should be screened for postpartum depression, study suggests

Dads can suffer from postpartum depression, and a new pilot study at the University of Illinois Chicago suggests they can and should be screened for the condition.

5 Oct 2023

Researchers identify new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels

A research team at the Francis Crick Institute and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)/UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health have identified new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels, which cause severe, lifelong, and disabling symptoms like seizures and impaired development.

5 Oct 2023

Breastfeeding policies may come at a steep cost for mothers

Breast is best, or so the campaign launched by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

4 Oct 2023

Walkable neighborhoods reduce risk of obesity-related cancers in women

Residing in a more walkable neighborhood protects against the risk of overall obesity-related cancers in women, specifically postmenopausal breast cancer, but also ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and multiple myeloma, according to a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

4 Oct 2023

Nemours Children's Health to lead discussion on child health at HLTH

Nemours Children's Health will host the first-ever dedicated pediatric session at HLTH, the leading platform bringing together the entire health ecosystem focused on health innovation and transformation.

3 Oct 2023

Scores from common child behavior assessment tool may be skewed, research says

Scores from a commonly used measure of behavior problems in young children may be skewed depending on the primary language, education, and sex of the caregiver who fills out the survey, as well as the child's age and race, according to new research from the NIH's Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.

29 Sep 2023

New program helps toddlers develop self-control and healthy eating habits

Two of the best predictors of life-long health and well-being are early childhood self-control skills and healthy eating habits.

28 Sep 2023

Study highlights healthy, low-calorie foods to help meet nutritional requirements of pregnant people

Most pregnant people in the U.S. are at risk of not getting enough of six nutrients important to a healthy pregnancy-;vitamin A, vitamin D, folate, calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids-;from foods alone.

27 Sep 2023

Indoor air pollution from cooking fuels linked to developmental delays in children

Just about everyone knows that cigarette smoke is bad for babies. Should cooking fuels like natural gas, propane and wood be viewed similarly when used indoors?

26 Sep 2023

Child mental health has worsened during pandemic, but inequalities have narrowed

The findings confound predictions in some quarters that disadvantaged children, who had worse mental health to start with, would be hardest hit.

25 Sep 2023

Researchers crack the genetic code of rare form of kidney cancer

The genetic code of a rare form of kidney cancer, called reninoma, has been studied for the first time. In the new paper, published today (25th September) in Nature Communications, researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Royal Free Hospital also revealed a new drug target that could serve as an alternative treatment if surgery is not recommended.

25 Sep 2023

Weill Cornell Medicine receives NIH grant to lead a national contraceptive research center

Weill Cornell Medicine has received a three-year, nearly $6 million grant to lead one of three national contraceptive research centers.

21 Sep 2023

Could a genetic biomarker predict your risk for severe food allergies?

Researchers at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago have identified a genetic biomarker, α-tryptase, that may predict the severity of food allergy reactions. This discovery opens the door for new treatment strategies and offers a way to distinguish patients at risk for severe reactions.

21 Sep 2023

Child Health News and Research

Researchers create a comprehensive cellular atlas of the Broca’s area in the brain

Obesity in early pregnancy linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk later in life

Dads should be screened for postpartum depression, study suggests

Researchers identify new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels

Breastfeeding policies may come at a steep cost for mothers

Walkable neighborhoods reduce risk of obesity-related cancers in women

Nemours Children's Health to lead discussion on child health at HLTH

Scores from common child behavior assessment tool may be skewed, research says

New program helps toddlers develop self-control and healthy eating habits

Study highlights healthy, low-calorie foods to help meet nutritional requirements of pregnant people

Indoor air pollution from cooking fuels linked to developmental delays in children

Child mental health has worsened during pandemic, but inequalities have narrowed

Researchers crack the genetic code of rare form of kidney cancer

Weill Cornell Medicine receives NIH grant to lead a national contraceptive research center

Could a genetic biomarker predict your risk for severe food allergies?

Lurie Children's neurosurgeon performs computer-guided radiofrequency ablation to decrease hypertonia in cerebral palsy

University of Arkansas receives $3.1 million NIH award to study pediatric mitochondrial disorders

New brain biomarker predicts recovery from treatment-resistant depression

Amoxicillin vs. amoxicillin-clavulanate: Which is more effective for acute sinusitis in children?

New NIH plan outlines HSV research framework with four strategic priorities

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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