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Study: Pupils in the UK may leave school without vital knowledge of sexual and reproductive health

Pupils in the UK are not learning about potentially life-changing issues such as endometriosis, infertility, and miscarriage, according to a new study of curricula in science and in relationships and sex education.

21 Jun 2023

Newborn screening facilitates early identification of infants with severe combined immunodeficiency

Introducing widespread screening of newborns for a deadly disease called severe combined immunodeficiency, or SCID, followed by early treatment boosted the five-year survival rate of children with the disorder from 73% before the advent of screening to 87% since, researchers report.

20 Jun 2023

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

Research examines the trajectory of systolic blood pressure in pregnant women and its associations with various factors. It sheds light on the patterns and risks related to blood pressure during pregnancy.

20 Jun 2023

Does drinking 100% fruit juice reduce risk of cardiovascular disease?

Study investigates the potential impact of (poly)phenols found in 100% fruit juices on cardiometabolic risk factors, utilizing published randomized controlled trials. It aims to understand how these compounds may mediate the effects on overall health.

20 Jun 2023

New measurement tool helps analyze quality of life after childhood cancer

A new measurement tool helps analyze the survival rate of children with cancer, but also the quality of survival.

20 Jun 2023

Challenges associated with return to school after traumatic brain injury

Each year nearly 900,000 US children up to 19 years of age sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) requiring hospitalization or emergency treatment.

20 Jun 2023

Exploring the complex interplay between adolescent sleep and overall health

As director of SRI's Human Sleep Research Program, Fiona Baker studies the complex interplay between sleep and overall health and well-being.

20 Jun 2023

Exercise is a viable intervention for improving depression and anxiety in young individuals, study finds

Study identifies the best type of exercise for preventing and treating depression in young individuals.

20 Jun 2023

Investigating the relationship between red blood cells and the clinical course of COVID-19 in children

Study investigates the characteristics of RBCs after SARS-CoV-2.

20 Jun 2023

Early eczema strongly predicts allergies in young adults, study finds

Researchers evaluated the role of eczema in the initial three years of life on allergies.

20 Jun 2023

Female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have about 32% higher mortality risk than males

A Johns Hopkins Children Center study using medical records from an international registry concludes that female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) are slightly more likely to die within 30 to 60 days of birth than male babies with the same condition.

19 Jun 2023

Cognitive behavioral therapy for mothers may help prevent future psychiatric illness in infants

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered to new mothers by individuals who previously recovered from post-partum depression (PPD) may help prevent future psychiatric illness in their children, finds new research led by McMaster University.

19 Jun 2023

Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Researchers examined the impact of vaginal microbiota transfer on the neurodevelopment of infants born via cesarean section.

19 Jun 2023

Study provides a promising strategy for the treatment of neuroblastoma

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Neuroblastoma (NB) is a common solid tumor in children and infants, the formation and regression of which is closely linked to the tumor-host immune relationship.

19 Jun 2023

Cortical thinning in young adults with history of heavy drinking since adolescence is linked to altered neurotransmission

During adolescence, the brain undergoes intense development and is particularly susceptible to the deleterious effects of alcohol use. According to findings from a recent follow-up study in Finland, young adults whose heavy drinking began in adolescence have lower cortical gray matter thickness and altered neurotransmission.

19 Jun 2023

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Research examines the impact of the Western diet on various aspects of health, including metabolism, inflammation, gut microbiota, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cancer. It provides insights into the effects of this dietary pattern on individuals and healthcare systems.

18 Jun 2023

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

A three-year-long retrospective cohort study of a single Atlanta hospital's patient population found transgender and gender-diverse teenagers rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Closed-loop system appears to be safe and superior to usual care in controlling glucose in children with type 1 diabetes

Closed-loop insulin delivery systems improve glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes without causing adverse effects, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

ACQUIRE Therapy improves outcomes for children with motor disabilities

Virginia Tech researchers with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have demonstrated that children with a wide range of diagnoses that affect their motor function improve after receiving intensive pediatric neurorehabilitation called ACQUIRE Therapy.

16 Jun 2023

Fathers can play a key role in supporting breastfeeding and infant sleep practices

Fathers can make a huge difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a recent survey of new fathers led by scientists at Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

16 Jun 2023

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Study: Pupils in the UK may leave school without vital knowledge of sexual and reproductive health

Newborn screening facilitates early identification of infants with severe combined immunodeficiency

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

Does drinking 100% fruit juice reduce risk of cardiovascular disease?

New measurement tool helps analyze quality of life after childhood cancer

Challenges associated with return to school after traumatic brain injury

Exploring the complex interplay between adolescent sleep and overall health

Exercise is a viable intervention for improving depression and anxiety in young individuals, study finds

Investigating the relationship between red blood cells and the clinical course of COVID-19 in children

Early eczema strongly predicts allergies in young adults, study finds

Female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have about 32% higher mortality risk than males

Cognitive behavioral therapy for mothers may help prevent future psychiatric illness in infants

Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Study provides a promising strategy for the treatment of neuroblastoma

Cortical thinning in young adults with history of heavy drinking since adolescence is linked to altered neurotransmission

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

Closed-loop system appears to be safe and superior to usual care in controlling glucose in children with type 1 diabetes

ACQUIRE Therapy improves outcomes for children with motor disabilities

Fathers can play a key role in supporting breastfeeding and infant sleep practices

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