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Advancements in food allergy research promise improved diagnosis and treatment options

A review in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology discusses the global trends in food allergy prevalence, with stabilization in developed regions and an increase in developing countries, alongside advancements in understanding the mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of food allergies.

13 Dec 2023

Global study reveals link between psychological distress and unhealthy eating in adolescents

Study in Scientific Reports analyzed data from 222,401 adolescents across 61 countries, finding a significant correlation between psychological distress and unhealthy eating habits, with notable differences across sexes and regions.

13 Dec 2023

Deep learning reveals hidden patterns in adolescent mental health

The personal yet global struggle with mental health may be more visible now than ever before. Yet many people still find it difficult to access the support they need. In Japan, suicide is sadly the leading cause of death for young people.

13 Dec 2023

Study cautions against using QbTest as a standalone tool for diagnosing ADHD

A new study cautions against using the QbTest as a standalone diagnostic or screening tool for ADHD.

13 Dec 2023

Study uncovers shift from cigarettes to vapes among pregnant teens with mixed impact on newborns' health

Study analyzed data from over 10,000 pregnant American teenagers to explore the impact of smoking cigarettes, vaping, or both on fetal health, particularly focusing on the likelihood of babies being small for gestational age (SGA). It revealed that cigarette use was associated with a higher risk of SGA, while no significant association was found between vaping and SGA.

13 Dec 2023

Scientists unlock secret to repairing malnourished children's guts

A clinical trial reported in 2021 and conducted by a team of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research in Dhaka, Bangladesh, showed that a newly designed therapeutic food aimed at repairing malnourished children's underdeveloped gut microbiomes was superior to a widely used standard therapeutic food.

13 Dec 2023

St. Jude study sheds light on prediabetes prevalence and diabetes risk in childhood cancer survivors

A study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital sheds light on the incidence of prediabetes and diabetes in childhood cancer survivors for better prevention and treatment.

13 Dec 2023

New study unpacks the hidden power of breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, even partially alongside formula feeding, changes the chemical makeup - or metabolome - of an infant's gut in ways that positively influence brain development and may boost test scores years later, suggests new CU Boulder research.

13 Dec 2023

Poor diet quality puts America's youth at risk for cardiometabolic diseases later in life

Diet quality among adolescents in the United States is among the worst across all age groups, putting young people at risk for heart attack, stroke, and diabetes, among other cardiometabolic diseases later in life.

13 Dec 2023

Adolescent illicit drug use stays below pre-pandemic levels in 2023, survey finds

The percentage of teenagers reporting they used any illicit substances in 2023 held steady below the pre-pandemic levels reported in 2020, according to the latest results from the Monitoring the Future survey.

13 Dec 2023

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study.

13 Dec 2023

Smartwatches help physicians to diagnose arrhythmias in children

Smartwatches can help physicians detect and diagnose irregular heart rhythms in children, according to a new study from the Stanford School of Medicine.

13 Dec 2023

Is maternal cannabis exposure associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes related to placental function?

Researchers assessed the relationship between maternal cannabis use and adverse pregnancy outcomes linked to placental function.

13 Dec 2023

Trajectories of cigarette smoking and physical activity between early adolescence and adulthood

Population subgroups with similar behavioral patterns between adolescence and adulthood.

13 Dec 2023

Evaluating the health risks associated with dietary exposure to metals

The problem of foodborne metal contamination has taken on new urgency, thanks in part to a 2021 US Congressional Report detailing high levels of metals found in infant food pulled off grocery shelves.

12 Dec 2023

Self-monitoring shows promise in managing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

Study suggests that self-monitoring of blood pressure may aid in the early detection and management of high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in high-risk pregnancies, offering a potential shift in prenatal care strategies.

12 Dec 2023

Effectiveness of environmental interventions in managing autism

Researchers evaluate the health-related outcomes of nature-based interventions in children with autism.

12 Dec 2023

Navigating post-pandemic school reintegration: A comprehensive assessment of mental health in children with special educational needs

Researchers examine changes in mental health among children and adolescents with special educational needs after COVID-19-related school closures.

12 Dec 2023

LA County invests big in free virtual mental health therapy for K-12 students

Los Angeles County public schools are rolling out an ambitious effort to offer free mental health services to their 1.3 million K-12 students, a key test of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's sweeping, $4.7 billion program to address a youth mental health crisis.

12 Dec 2023

Health benefits and natural ingredients key to promoting sweet protein alternatives over sugar

Study finds that health-focused messaging is more effective than naturalness framing in promoting sweet protein consumption as a sugar substitute, with implications for public health strategies targeting reduced sugar intake.

11 Dec 2023

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Advancements in food allergy research promise improved diagnosis and treatment options

Global study reveals link between psychological distress and unhealthy eating in adolescents

Deep learning reveals hidden patterns in adolescent mental health

Study cautions against using QbTest as a standalone tool for diagnosing ADHD

Study uncovers shift from cigarettes to vapes among pregnant teens with mixed impact on newborns' health

Scientists unlock secret to repairing malnourished children's guts

St. Jude study sheds light on prediabetes prevalence and diabetes risk in childhood cancer survivors

New study unpacks the hidden power of breastfeeding

Poor diet quality puts America's youth at risk for cardiometabolic diseases later in life

Adolescent illicit drug use stays below pre-pandemic levels in 2023, survey finds

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Smartwatches help physicians to diagnose arrhythmias in children

Is maternal cannabis exposure associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes related to placental function?

Trajectories of cigarette smoking and physical activity between early adolescence and adulthood

Evaluating the health risks associated with dietary exposure to metals

Self-monitoring shows promise in managing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

Effectiveness of environmental interventions in managing autism

Navigating post-pandemic school reintegration: A comprehensive assessment of mental health in children with special educational needs

LA County invests big in free virtual mental health therapy for K-12 students

Health benefits and natural ingredients key to promoting sweet protein alternatives over sugar

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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