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Pregnant women living in polluted areas more likely to have smaller babies, study finds

Women exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, according to research that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

8 Sep 2023

Annual NHS flu vaccination program for children is getting underway

The annual NHS flu vaccination program for children aged 2 to 3 years, school age children and children over 6 months with certain health conditions is getting underway. Parents will receive invites from next week.

8 Sep 2023

Adolescent drinking is associated with a higher risk of acute harm

The association between alcohol consumption and the risk of hospital visits due to alcohol consumption.

8 Sep 2023

Are airborne microplastics damaging your lungs? New study probes potential risks

Researchers review the presence and impact of airborne microplastics (AMPs) on human respiratory health in a new study published in the Science of the Total Environment. The study underscores the urgent need for more data on the toxicity of AMPs, which are prevalent in indoor environments and could pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations like children and older adults.

7 Sep 2023

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

Research explores how the gut microbiota impacts critical areas of adolescent development, including mental health, metabolism, and skeletal growth. It suggests that understanding these interactions could lead to microbiome-based treatments for optimal growth and maturation.

7 Sep 2023

Is your body clock the secret to peak athletic performance?

Review comprehensively explores how the circadian rhythm impacts sports performance, hormonal regulation, and immune system function in athletes. The study emphasizes the optimal times of day for athletic performance and underlines the role of circadian rhythm in hormonal balance and immune responses.

7 Sep 2023

Cyberbullying victimization and perpetration associated with eating disorder symptoms in adolescents

In a study of US adolescents, both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying were more likely than other youth to experience eating disorder symptoms.

7 Sep 2023

'Growing pains' in children may indicate the presence or risk of migraines

New research published in Headache reveals that, in children and adolescents, pain in the lower limbs - what are often called "growing pains" by clinicians and are commonly attributed to rapid growth - may indicate the presence or risk of migraines.

7 Sep 2023

Parental substance use disorder linked to greater risk of intellectual disability in children

Children of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only lies with the father, researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden report.

7 Sep 2023

Broad-spectrum antibiotics linked to higher sepsis risk in neonates

A preprint presents evidence for the hypothesis that neonatal sepsis is linked to prenatal antibiotics.

7 Sep 2023

Obesity in early pregnancy increases long-term risk of venous thromboembolism

Investigated the association between obesity in early pregnancy and long-term post-pregnancy risk of venous thromboembolism.

7 Sep 2023

Does parental mental health impact child school performance?

The relationship between parental mental disorders and child school performance.

7 Sep 2023

Teen brains with depression show heightened sensitivity to parental criticism

Adolescents with depression show heightened neural activity in response to parental criticism and are less positively impacted by parental praise, according to a study in Psychological Medicine. The research underscores the importance of psycho-education for parents and clinicians to better understand the unique emotional sensitivities of adolescents with depressive disorders.

6 Sep 2023

Cozy images of plush toys and blankets counter messaging on safe infant sleep

Samuel Hanke is a pediatric cardiologist in Cincinnati, but when you ask him for his title, he follows it by saying: "Most importantly, I'm Charlie's dad."

6 Sep 2023

Increased pediatric readiness in the ED reduces, but does not eliminate, racial and ethnic disparities

A new multi-site study led by Indiana University School of Medicine found increasing pediatric readiness in emergency departments reduces, but does not eliminate, racial and ethnic disparities in children and adolescents with acute medical emergencies.

5 Sep 2023

Racial and socioeconomic gaps in preterm infant mortality persist in the United States

The US continues to face stark inequalities in preterm birth and mortality rates between mothers of differing socioeconomic status and race, finds a new report led by UCL researchers.

5 Sep 2023

UM School of Nursing and Health Studies receives $23.57M NIH grant to join the ECHO Program

The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) has been awarded an unprecedented $23.57 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to join the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.

5 Sep 2023

New tool can diagnose autism in children as young as 16 months

Results of clinical studies published simultaneously today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and in JAMA Network Open demonstrate that measuring children's looking behavior predicts expert clinical diagnosis of autism in children between ages 16 to 30 months tested with a high degree of accuracy.

5 Sep 2023

Open Dialogue treatment model reduces out-of-home mental health care for adolescents

In a ten-year registry follow-up, adolescents treated according to the Open Dialogue treatment model had a lower risk of receiving out-of-home care compared to those receiving other forms of mental health treatment.

5 Sep 2023

IKIDS study receives new funding to explore how environmental exposures influence child health

Seven years after an initial $17.9 million award from the National Institutes of Health, the Illinois Kids Development Study at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will receive approximately $13.7 million – awarded in two phases – to continue its work for another seven years.

5 Sep 2023

Child Health News

Pregnant women living in polluted areas more likely to have smaller babies, study finds

Annual NHS flu vaccination program for children is getting underway

Adolescent drinking is associated with a higher risk of acute harm

Are airborne microplastics damaging your lungs? New study probes potential risks

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

Is your body clock the secret to peak athletic performance?

Cyberbullying victimization and perpetration associated with eating disorder symptoms in adolescents

'Growing pains' in children may indicate the presence or risk of migraines

Parental substance use disorder linked to greater risk of intellectual disability in children

Broad-spectrum antibiotics linked to higher sepsis risk in neonates

Obesity in early pregnancy increases long-term risk of venous thromboembolism

Does parental mental health impact child school performance?

Teen brains with depression show heightened sensitivity to parental criticism

Cozy images of plush toys and blankets counter messaging on safe infant sleep

Increased pediatric readiness in the ED reduces, but does not eliminate, racial and ethnic disparities

Racial and socioeconomic gaps in preterm infant mortality persist in the United States

UM School of Nursing and Health Studies receives $23.57M NIH grant to join the ECHO Program

New tool can diagnose autism in children as young as 16 months

Open Dialogue treatment model reduces out-of-home mental health care for adolescents

IKIDS study receives new funding to explore how environmental exposures influence child health

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