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Naturally occurring lithium in drinking water could be an environmental risk factor for autism

Pregnant women whose household tap water had higher levels of lithium had a moderately higher risk of their offspring being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study led by a UCLA Health researcher.

3 Apr 2023

Good physical fitness does not reduce obesity-related low-grade inflammation in children

The increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation starting from childhood.

3 Apr 2023

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

A recent study by researchers at the University of South Australia has indicated that the majority of Australians are not eating a balanced healthy diet as recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE). A proper diet is essential because it can alleviate the risks of developing chronic diseases like type two diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and obesity.

2 Apr 2023

New statistical model could help doctors improve outcomes for pediatric tonsillectomies

Researchers led by a team at UT Southwestern Medical Center have created a statistical model to identify standards for typical, high, or low rates of bleeding after pediatric tonsillectomies.

31 Mar 2023

LGB preteens report 10.4 hours of daily recreational screen time

A new national study finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) preteens ages 10-14 reported 10.4 hours of daily recreational screen time, which was nearly four hours more than their straight peers.

31 Mar 2023

Study: Latinx students experienced higher rates of depression and anxiety during the pandemic

Latinx children in the US experienced higher rates of depression and anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study shows, as experts state the "pressing need" to examine the long-term impact.

31 Mar 2023

Study shows a genetic association of diarrhea in children

Susceptibility to diarrhea, a major cause of infant deaths in low- and middle-income countries, has genetic links which could hold the key to new treatments, research suggests.

31 Mar 2023

What are the growth and development differences in urban and rural areas for children and adolescents?

Researchers assessed the impact of urban living on the development and growth of children.

31 Mar 2023

Is e-cigarette use in adolescents associated with continued smoking years later?

Researchers assessed the relationship between adolescent baseline electronic cigarette usage with continued cigarette smoking two years after.

31 Mar 2023

Early life adversity linked to accelerated neurobiological aging, raising vulnerability to depression and Alzheimer's

scientists investigate the neurocognitive correlates of genetic vulnerability to major depressive disorder and Alzheimer's disease.

30 Mar 2023

Music therapy proves effective in treating depression for ADHD in children and adolescents

How music therapy can improve the treatment of depression in children with Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

30 Mar 2023

Hypertension in childhood often leads to high blood pressure in adulthood

High blood pressure in children is not uncommon, and research shows it may lead to high blood pressure in adulthood, as well as problems with the heart, blood vessels and kidneys, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's Hypertension journal.

30 Mar 2023

Severe hepatitis outbreak caused by common childhood viral pathogens

A new UC San Francisco-led study brings scientists closer to understanding the causes of a mysterious rash of cases of acute severe hepatitis that began appearing in otherwise healthy children after COVID-19 lockdowns eased in the United States and 34 other countries in the spring of 2022.

30 Mar 2023

Preterm birth linked to elevated risk of asthma or COPD in adulthood

Breathing problems are among the most common problems that babies born preterm have after birth. A new study of over 2.6 million people from Finland and Norway shows that such problems may extend at least up to middle age.

30 Mar 2023

Babies' gut microbiome is not influenced by vaginal microbiome, new study suggests

New research suggests that exposure to the vaginal microbiome during birth may not influence babies' gut microbiome as has long been assumed.

30 Mar 2023

Children exposed to pet cats or dogs during infancy may have fewer food allergies

In an analysis of over 65,000 infants from Japan, children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development or early infancy tended to have fewer food allergies compared to other children, according to a study published March 29, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Hisao Okabe from the Fukushima Regional Center for the Japan Environment and Children's Study, Japan, and colleagues.

29 Mar 2023

Children with in utero exposure to maternal COVID-19 infection more likely to develop obesity

Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy may be more likely to develop obesity, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

29 Mar 2023

Maternal weight gain in pregnancy linked to children's risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

In a recent study published in the BMC Medicine journal, researchers in Sweden explored the association between above-optimal maternal gestational weight gain (GWG) and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring.

29 Mar 2023

Next-generation influenza vaccines show greater impact and cost-effectiveness, study suggests

In a recent study published in the BMC Medicine Journal, researchers conducted a modeling study to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and health impacts of the next-generation vaccines against influenza in Kenya.

28 Mar 2023

Study links altered gut microbiome to allergies in infants raised under COVID-19 lockdown

A recent study posted to medRxiv* preprint server revealed that gut microbiome predicts atopic outcomes in infants with decreased bacterial exposure.

28 Mar 2023

Child Health News

Naturally occurring lithium in drinking water could be an environmental risk factor for autism

Good physical fitness does not reduce obesity-related low-grade inflammation in children

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

New statistical model could help doctors improve outcomes for pediatric tonsillectomies

LGB preteens report 10.4 hours of daily recreational screen time

Study: Latinx students experienced higher rates of depression and anxiety during the pandemic

Study shows a genetic association of diarrhea in children

What are the growth and development differences in urban and rural areas for children and adolescents?

Is e-cigarette use in adolescents associated with continued smoking years later?

Early life adversity linked to accelerated neurobiological aging, raising vulnerability to depression and Alzheimer's

Music therapy proves effective in treating depression for ADHD in children and adolescents

Hypertension in childhood often leads to high blood pressure in adulthood

Severe hepatitis outbreak caused by common childhood viral pathogens

Preterm birth linked to elevated risk of asthma or COPD in adulthood

Babies' gut microbiome is not influenced by vaginal microbiome, new study suggests

Children exposed to pet cats or dogs during infancy may have fewer food allergies

Children with in utero exposure to maternal COVID-19 infection more likely to develop obesity

Maternal weight gain in pregnancy linked to children's risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

Next-generation influenza vaccines show greater impact and cost-effectiveness, study suggests

Study links altered gut microbiome to allergies in infants raised under COVID-19 lockdown

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