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Study identifies potential new way to protect premature babies from deadly infection

Premature babies in neonatal care units are extremely vulnerable, and susceptible to life-threatening infections.

4 Oct 2023

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

In a significant randomized clinical trial, early metformin therapy was tested for its potential to lessen insulin dependence and enhance glycemic control in gestational diabetes-afflicted pregnant women; however, it yielded no improvements in diabetes symptoms. While metformin reduced maternal weight gain, its effects on primary diabetes symptoms and other secondary outcomes like infant weight gain were mixed, indicating a need for further focused research to unravel these associations.

4 Oct 2023

Is social media derailing our teens? Study unveils the balancing act for adolescent wellbeing

Study delves into the varying impacts of social media on adolescents, distinguishing between healthy, unhealthy, and dependent usage while highlighting a spectrum of personal, interpersonal, and contextual factors influencing their wellbeing. It suggests that a balanced approach to social media, coupled with positive real-world interactions and alternative leisure activities, can mitigate negative effects on adolescents' mental health and overall wellbeing.

4 Oct 2023

Study reveals link between CHD8 gene, gut abnormalities, and autism-related behaviors

The connection between the CHD gene and autism-related gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations.

4 Oct 2023

Antiviral treatment emerges as a potential game-changer in curbing type 1 diabetes progression

New research from the University of Oslo reveals antiviral drugs could help preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, potentially slowing down or even preventing the disease. The study, building on earlier findings linking enterovirus to type 1 diabetes, showed that antiviral treatment led to maintained insulin production, proposing a new therapeutic avenue to treat and mitigate the progression of type 1 diabetes.

3 Oct 2023

Could infants' robust immune responses reshape future vaccination strategies?

Utilizing next-gen sequencing techniques, researchers analyzed infants' immune responses to infections, uncovering a predominant innate immune activation unlike adults and older children. This insight could steer child vaccination research and pediatric infection management strategies, potentially revolutionizing infant healthcare.

3 Oct 2023

New meningitis vaccine safe and effective for infants in Africa

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers, as part of the Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Consortium (IDCRC), provided an interim analysis showing that the pentavalent (NmCV-5) meningitis vaccine is safe for use in 9-month-old infants in the meningitis belt of sub-Saharan Africa.

3 Oct 2023

Nemours Children's Health to lead discussion on child health at HLTH

Nemours Children's Health will host the first-ever dedicated pediatric session at HLTH, the leading platform bringing together the entire health ecosystem focused on health innovation and transformation.

3 Oct 2023

Teaching toddlers to cook boosts self-control and healthy eating habits, new study reveals

Researchers presented the findings of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of Recipe 4 Success, a preventive intervention implemented across seven cities, villages, and towns of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania in the USA.

2 Oct 2023

Critical gaps found in pediatric medical device trials: Lack of control groups and low infant participation

Clinical trials addressing high-risk pediatric medical devices used in children.

2 Oct 2023

Maternal COVID-19 shots significantly lowered infant hospitalizations during Omicron wave

Study found that maternal COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalizations in infants under six months, particularly boosting protection during the first three months of life. With 78% of the hospitalized infants born to unvaccinated mothers, the research emphasizes the crucial role of maternal vaccination in safeguarding infants too young for vaccination.

2 Oct 2023

Is play the secret ingredient for your child's brain development?

Dr. Jacqueline Harding's new book, "The Brain that Loves to Play," challenges traditional notions about play and learning, arguing that they are inherently interconnected in early childhood development. Drawing on neuroscience and child development research, the book serves as a practical guide for integrating play into educational and parenting practices for children's long-term well-being.

1 Oct 2023

Could breastfeeding and delaying soda be the keys to lower childhood obesity rates?

New research presented at the EASD Annual Meeting suggests that breastfeeding for at least six months and delaying the introduction of soda until after 18 months can lead to lower body fat percentages in children at age nine. The study highlights the long-term impact of infant feeding choices on childhood obesity risk.

1 Oct 2023

Could plant-based phytonutrients be the secret weapon against obesity?

This comprehensive review in the journal Foods explores the therapeutic potential of phytonutrients in combating obesity. The paper delves into various plant-based compounds like polyphenols, alkaloids, and terpenoids, detailing their mechanisms of action in inhibiting fat accumulation, regulating metabolism, and even altering gut microbiota.

1 Oct 2023

Bacteriophages: A new approach to treating atopic dermatitis

Up to 15 percent of children and five percent of adults are affected by the chronic inflammatory skin disease atopic dermatitis.

29 Sep 2023

Scores from common child behavior assessment tool may be skewed, research says

Scores from a commonly used measure of behavior problems in young children may be skewed depending on the primary language, education, and sex of the caregiver who fills out the survey, as well as the child's age and race, according to new research from the NIH's Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.

29 Sep 2023

Childhood psychopathology associated with functional impairment in emerging adulthood

Children with mental health issues are more likely to have poor mental and physical health in their late teens and early 20s, and are at greater risk of social isolation, low educational attainment, financial difficulties and heavy substance use.

29 Sep 2023

Turning the tap on healthier habits: Belgian schools trial DRINK program to swap soft drink for water

The DRINK program aims to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and increase tap water intake among Belgian schoolchildren through nutrition and sustainability-based interventions. Implemented in 168 schools, the long-term study will evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in promoting healthier habits.

28 Sep 2023

Research shines light on the profound effect of Long Covid on the lives of children and young people

New research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, the University of Oxford, and the universities of Stirling and Aberdeen funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), has shone a spotlight on the profound effect Long Covid can have on children and young people's school experience and wider lives.

28 Sep 2023

Smoking during pregnancy more than doubles risk of premature birth, study finds

Cambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smokers – more than double the previous estimate.

28 Sep 2023

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Study identifies potential new way to protect premature babies from deadly infection

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

Is social media derailing our teens? Study unveils the balancing act for adolescent wellbeing

Study reveals link between CHD8 gene, gut abnormalities, and autism-related behaviors

Antiviral treatment emerges as a potential game-changer in curbing type 1 diabetes progression

Could infants' robust immune responses reshape future vaccination strategies?

New meningitis vaccine safe and effective for infants in Africa

Nemours Children's Health to lead discussion on child health at HLTH

Teaching toddlers to cook boosts self-control and healthy eating habits, new study reveals

Critical gaps found in pediatric medical device trials: Lack of control groups and low infant participation

Maternal COVID-19 shots significantly lowered infant hospitalizations during Omicron wave

Is play the secret ingredient for your child's brain development?

Could breastfeeding and delaying soda be the keys to lower childhood obesity rates?

Could plant-based phytonutrients be the secret weapon against obesity?

Bacteriophages: A new approach to treating atopic dermatitis

Scores from common child behavior assessment tool may be skewed, research says

Childhood psychopathology associated with functional impairment in emerging adulthood

Turning the tap on healthier habits: Belgian schools trial DRINK program to swap soft drink for water

Research shines light on the profound effect of Long Covid on the lives of children and young people

Smoking during pregnancy more than doubles risk of premature birth, study finds

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

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