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Novel approach improves CAR T-cell therapy efficacy against acute myeloid leukemia

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists improved chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T–cell immunotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), demonstrating better efficacy in the lab.

12 Feb 2024

Promising new CMV vaccine shows stronger immune response

An experimental mRNA vaccine against human cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that can infect babies during pregnancy, elicited some of the most promising immune responses to date of any CMV vaccine candidate, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

12 Feb 2024

New comprehensive report on pediatric long COVID symptoms published

Up to 5.8 million children and youth in the U.S. have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 that persisted long after initial infection.

12 Feb 2024

Limiting screen time and returning to school early may speed up recovery after a concussion

Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, activity type matters.

12 Feb 2024

Meals provided in early education and childcare centers do not meet national dietary recommendations

Researchers at The University of Queensland have found meals provided in early education and childcare centers in some low socio-economic communities are not meeting national dietary recommendations.

12 Feb 2024

New research may explain why premature lungs are sensitive to stress

Many premature infants need mechanical ventilation to breathe. However, prolonged ventilation can lead to problems like respiratory diseases or ventilation-induced injury.

12 Feb 2024

Pregnant women show significant immune system changes linked to gut microbiome

How gut microbiota and metabolite changes relate to immune function during pregnancy.

12 Feb 2024

Stress driving substance use in American teens, study finds

A study in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report reveals stress and experimentation as primary motivators for substance use among American adolescents, with significant implications for developing targeted interventions and educational programs.

11 Feb 2024

Long COVID in children: A closer look reveals lasting impacts

A comprehensive review in Pediatrics highlights the significant impact of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) in children, revealing a wide range of long-term symptoms and the need for further research on its prevalence, risk factors, and mechanisms.

11 Feb 2024

Prenatal exposure to phthalates linked to higher risk of preterm birth and low birth weight

Research in The Lancet Planetary Health links prenatal phthalate exposure to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight, underscoring the need for regulatory oversight on chemicals used in consumer products.

11 Feb 2024

Nutrition labels lead to healthier eating in teens, study finds

Study finds that middle and high school students in Texas who use nutrition labels tend to have healthier eating habits, highlighting the importance of nutrition literacy in promoting better dietary choices among adolescents.

11 Feb 2024

Nutritional epigenetics education reduces ultra-processed food intake in parents of children with autism and ADHD

In a recent publication released by PubMed, American scientists led by Dr. Dufault at the Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute, reported the results of a clinical trial in which parents who received nutritional epigenetics education significantly reduced their consumption of ultra-processed foods while increasing their intake of whole and/or organic foods.

9 Feb 2024

Children's Colorado announces its acceptance into the Pediatric Heart Network

Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) is announcing its recent acceptance into the Pediatric Heart Network (PHN), a collective of leading hospitals working to improve outcomes and quality of life for children – and more recently adults – with heart disease.

9 Feb 2024

DDT exposure found to alter sperm epigenome in humans

In a study that signals potential reproductive and health complications in humans, now and for future generations, researchers from McGill University, the University of Pretoria, Université Laval, Aarhus University, and the University of Copenhagen, have concluded that fathers exposed to environmental toxins, notably DDT, may produce sperm with health consequences for their children.

9 Feb 2024

Child Health News

Novel approach improves CAR T-cell therapy efficacy against acute myeloid leukemia

Promising new CMV vaccine shows stronger immune response

New comprehensive report on pediatric long COVID symptoms published

Limiting screen time and returning to school early may speed up recovery after a concussion

Meals provided in early education and childcare centers do not meet national dietary recommendations

New research may explain why premature lungs are sensitive to stress

Pregnant women show significant immune system changes linked to gut microbiome

Stress driving substance use in American teens, study finds

Long COVID in children: A closer look reveals lasting impacts

Prenatal exposure to phthalates linked to higher risk of preterm birth and low birth weight

Nutrition labels lead to healthier eating in teens, study finds

Nutritional epigenetics education reduces ultra-processed food intake in parents of children with autism and ADHD

Children's Colorado announces its acceptance into the Pediatric Heart Network

DDT exposure found to alter sperm epigenome in humans

Study finds digital CBT for children with anxiety delivers on par with traditional methods, lowers costs

mRNA COVID vaccines in pregnancy linked to lower risk of neonatal issues, study shows

Healthcare providers' assumptions about parents' preferences hinder effective care for child diarrhea

Study shows distinct patterns of brain connectivity between pre-term and term babies

Parental traits offer new clues to predicting neurodevelopmental disorders in children

Exploring the dynamic between dog ownership and child activity levels

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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