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Child tax credit monthly payments linked to improved adult health and food security

Monthly cash payments to eligible families under the temporary pandemic-era expansion of the federal Child Tax Credit led to better adult health and food security, new UCLA-led research suggests.

25 Jun 2023

Bath Babylab to explore how young children see and interact with the world

A new facility at the University of Bath will officially open its doors this weekend (Saturday 24 June) at a public event to showcase the work of the Bath Babylab.

24 Jun 2023

Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone: A leader in pediatric cardiology and heart surgery care

Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone is the highest ranked in New York for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery care, based on the national specialty ranking in the U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Children's Hospitals" guide released this week.

23 Jun 2023

Study examines impact of maternal incarceration on health risk behaviors in adolescents

Women represent the fastest-growing population in U.S. institutional corrections facilities. In the past four decades, the number of women incarcerated has increased by more than 475%, rising from 26,326 in 1980 to 152,854 in 2020.

23 Jun 2023

The impact of unusually high temperatures in the summer of 2022 on infants’ sleep

Researchers investigated how the intense summer heat affects the sleep patterns of infants and toddlers.

23 Jun 2023

Eating disorder and self-harm diagnosis surged during the COVID-19 pandemic: an urgent need for intervention

Researchers examined incidence rates of eating disorders and self-harm after the COVID-19 pandemic.

23 Jun 2023

Climate change threatens human health: Urgent action needed to address inequities and reduce carbon footprint

Researchers explore the contribution of climate change to health disparities among susceptible individuals.

22 Jun 2023

World's largest gathering of NF community convenes in Arizona to advance research and care

From June 21 through June 27, the largest gathering of NF researchers, clinicians, and patients in the world will take place at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona.

22 Jun 2023

Plant-based foods may be a key to preventing childhood obesity

A new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach could increase nutrition security for families and lead to reductions in body mass index (BMI) in children.

22 Jun 2023

Parental cancer history associated with critical unmet needs of children

A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found children of parents with a cancer history in the United States are more at risk of having unmet needs for housing, food, and other living necessities than their counterparts without a parental cancer history.

22 Jun 2023

Blood-brain barrier model may lead to prevention of meningitis in newborns

Investigators in Israel and Italy have developed a model of the blood-brain barrier, studies of which may lead to prevention of meningitis in newborns.

22 Jun 2023

Research sheds light on continuous development of social understanding from adolescence into early adulthood

The capability to reflect on their own mental state and that of others continues to develop throughout adolescence, with mentalizing scores varying by gender and personality traits, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Alex Desatnik of University College London, UK, and colleagues.

22 Jun 2023

Study yields important findings about COVID-19 vaccination and previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in children younger than 12 years

A recent study examined the effects of prior COVID-19 infection and vaccination on subsequent infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in children.

22 Jun 2023

Scientists uncover molecular mechanism contributing to defective heart development in Down syndrome

Infants born with Down syndrome, the genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, or trisomy 21, are highly predisposed to congenital heart defects.

21 Jun 2023

Parental loss at a young age affects a person’s immune system later in life

When a person loses a parent or a caregiver at a young age, their immune system suffers later in life, according to University of Michigan research.

21 Jun 2023

Battling climate change allergies: Innovative approaches mitigate risks of airborne allergens

Climate change exacerbates allergic respiratory diseases by increasing airborne allergens. This review explores mitigation strategies, including real-time monitoring and smartphone apps, to reduce health impacts and improve outcomes.

21 Jun 2023

Lullabies strike a chord: Singing to babies strengthens Bonds and boosts development

Live parental infant-directed singing has positive impacts on infants' emotional regulation, validation of the parent's role, and affect attunement, as identified in a systematic review of 21 studies. Benefits are observed in typically developing infants born at full term.

21 Jun 2023

Excessive concern about infant allergies in high-income countries could undermine breastfeeding in India

A review in Clinical & Experimental Allergy highlights a problematic relationship between the infant formula industry and allergy health professionals.

21 Jun 2023

Newborn screening for "bubble-baby" disease boosts survival of children

Screening newborns for severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) significantly increases the survival of children after bone marrow transplantation, a new North American study finds.

21 Jun 2023

Study identifies socioeconomic disparities in the health behaviors of Japanese adolescents before and during COVID-19

A study by Assistant Professor KYAN Akira (Department of Social Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and School of Public Health, Kyoto University; while conducting the study, Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University) and Professor TAKAKURA Minoru (Health Promotion & Development / School Health Division, Faculty of Medicine & Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of the Ryukyus) found for the first time that socioeconomic inequality in achieving recommended physical activity levels among Japanese youth increased while difference in breakfast intake decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to levels before the pandemic.

21 Jun 2023

Child Health News

Child tax credit monthly payments linked to improved adult health and food security

Bath Babylab to explore how young children see and interact with the world

Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone: A leader in pediatric cardiology and heart surgery care

Study examines impact of maternal incarceration on health risk behaviors in adolescents

The impact of unusually high temperatures in the summer of 2022 on infants’ sleep

Eating disorder and self-harm diagnosis surged during the COVID-19 pandemic: an urgent need for intervention

Climate change threatens human health: Urgent action needed to address inequities and reduce carbon footprint

World's largest gathering of NF community convenes in Arizona to advance research and care

Plant-based foods may be a key to preventing childhood obesity

Parental cancer history associated with critical unmet needs of children

Blood-brain barrier model may lead to prevention of meningitis in newborns

Research sheds light on continuous development of social understanding from adolescence into early adulthood

Study yields important findings about COVID-19 vaccination and previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in children younger than 12 years

Scientists uncover molecular mechanism contributing to defective heart development in Down syndrome

Parental loss at a young age affects a person’s immune system later in life

Battling climate change allergies: Innovative approaches mitigate risks of airborne allergens

Lullabies strike a chord: Singing to babies strengthens Bonds and boosts development

Excessive concern about infant allergies in high-income countries could undermine breastfeeding in India

Newborn screening for "bubble-baby" disease boosts survival of children

Study identifies socioeconomic disparities in the health behaviors of Japanese adolescents before and during COVID-19

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