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High levels of anti-Ro/SSA antibodies linked to fetal heart block in pregnant women

Some individuals with anti-Ro/SSA antibodies (anti–Sjögren's-syndrome–related antigen A autoantibodies, also called anti-Ro antibodies) have autoimmune diseases such as lupus or Sjögren's syndrome, but many have no symptoms.

10 Nov 2023

New research shows how teachers can connect learning with children's interest

Angry Birds, Mario Kart, or Animal Crossing – they're popular digital games that have captured the attention of children the world over. But in a pre-school environment, games like these could distract your kids from engaging in the curriculum, unless you have a teacher who is willing to bend the rules, say University of South Australia researchers.

10 Nov 2023

Survival for babies born at 22 weeks remains low, but number receiving survival-focused care has increased

The number of very premature babies (22 weeks) given respiratory life support (survival-focused care) and/or admitted to neonatal units in England and Wales has increased 3-fold, following changes in 2019 to national guidance, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

10 Nov 2023

Physical fitness during childhood impacts cerebellar structure in adolescence

Physical fitness since childhood is associated with cerebellar grey matter volume in adolescents.

10 Nov 2023

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Evidence on vegan (VN) diets for pediatric and adolescent individuals.

10 Nov 2023

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

A comprehensive review of the nutritional and therapeutic benefits of edible flowers highlights their role in health, food security, and environmental sustainability. This study provides insight into the nutritional content of flowers, their potential health benefits due to bioactive compounds, and innovative sustainable uses like phytoremediation and natural dyes.

9 Nov 2023

Pediatric viral threats surge in the 21st century: A call for One Health approach

Scoping review in "Pediatric Research" examines the rise of pediatric viral diseases in the 21st century and underscores the importance of a One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and ecosystem health, to combat these emerging and re-emerging infectious threats effectively.

9 Nov 2023

New AI-powered growth chart tracks muscle mass in growing children

Leveraging artificial intelligence and the largest pediatric brain MRI dataset to date, researchers have now developed a growth chart for tracking muscle mass in growing children.

9 Nov 2023

New research finds father's prenatal mental health may benefit child's behavior and IQ

The association between paternal mental health and a child's development during middle childhood.

9 Nov 2023

UK Biobank study links social connections with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

The associations between functional and structural components of social connection and all-cause and CVD mortality.

9 Nov 2023

New hope for preventing preterm births: IL-6R blockade reduces neonatal mortality

The role of interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-1α in sterile intraamniotic inflammation (SIAI), a condition associated with preterm birth (PTB).

9 Nov 2023

Underdiagnosed and undertreated, young Black males with ADHD get left behind

As a kid, Wesley Jackson Wade should have been set up to succeed. His father was a novelist and corporate sales director and his mother was a special education teacher.

9 Nov 2023

A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter — if they can get it in time

Emily Bendt was in her third trimester of pregnancy when she first heard the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had approved a new shot for infants to protect them from the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.

9 Nov 2023

Rise in US congenital syphilis cases linked to testing and treatment failures, CDC reports

An analysis in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report highlights the surge in congenital syphilis cases in the US due to gaps in testing and treatment, underscoring the need for enhanced prenatal care strategies to combat this preventable disease effectively.

8 Nov 2023

Fluoride and sealants win against youth dental caries, a robust review informs US health policy

In a comprehensive review for the JAMA Network, researchers find that preventive oral health interventions like fluoride treatments and sealants are effective in combating dental caries in youth, offering actionable insights for the US Preventive Services Task Force and healthcare providers.

8 Nov 2023

Cannabis use alters DNA methylation, with implications beyond smoking effects

A large-scale meta-analysis in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that lifetime cannabis use is associated with DNA methylation changes in peripheral blood, which could have implications for understanding the long-term health effects of cannabis consumption.

8 Nov 2023

New study reveals link between autism brain states and early life memory retention

Neuroscientists have discovered a fascinating connection between the retention of early life memories and brain developmental trajectories associated with autism [Wednesday 8th November 2023].

8 Nov 2023

Genetic variants likely affect sleep quality and quantity in children, study finds

Previous research has identified genetic variants associated with insomnia and sleep duration in adults. Now a study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry has found that these variants also likely affect sleep quality and quantity in children.

8 Nov 2023

Young children frequently drinking caffeinated soda may be at higher risk of alcohol consumption

The trend among younger children to frequently drink caffeinated soda may indicate higher risk of alcohol consumption in the future, new research suggests.

8 Nov 2023

Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds

The relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and diet quality

8 Nov 2023

Child Health News

High levels of anti-Ro/SSA antibodies linked to fetal heart block in pregnant women

New research shows how teachers can connect learning with children's interest

Survival for babies born at 22 weeks remains low, but number receiving survival-focused care has increased

Physical fitness during childhood impacts cerebellar structure in adolescence

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

Pediatric viral threats surge in the 21st century: A call for One Health approach

New AI-powered growth chart tracks muscle mass in growing children

New research finds father's prenatal mental health may benefit child's behavior and IQ

UK Biobank study links social connections with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

New hope for preventing preterm births: IL-6R blockade reduces neonatal mortality

Underdiagnosed and undertreated, young Black males with ADHD get left behind

A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter — if they can get it in time

Rise in US congenital syphilis cases linked to testing and treatment failures, CDC reports

Fluoride and sealants win against youth dental caries, a robust review informs US health policy

Cannabis use alters DNA methylation, with implications beyond smoking effects

New study reveals link between autism brain states and early life memory retention

Genetic variants likely affect sleep quality and quantity in children, study finds

Young children frequently drinking caffeinated soda may be at higher risk of alcohol consumption

Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds

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