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Experts warn of unintended consequences of using GLP-1RAs to treat childhood obesity

A team of clinicians, exercise scientists, pharmaceutical scholars, ethicists and behavioral experts at the University of California, Irvine, outlined their concerns that the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) to treat childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes may have unintended and adverse consequences for children's health.

28 Aug 2023

Mozart lullaby may help reduce pain experienced by newborn babies during heel prick blood test

Playing a Mozart lullaby may help reduce the pain experienced by newborn babies undergoing a heel prick blood test, according to a randomized, blinded clinical trial involving 100 infants published in Pediatric Research.

28 Aug 2023

Scientific breakthrough could someday save the lives of children with rhabdomyosarcoma

"Every successful medicine has its origin story. And research like this is the soil from which new drugs are born," says Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Professor Christopher Vakoc.

28 Aug 2023

Neighborhoods with higher opportunity or lower vulnerability linked to lower risk of pediatric asthma

Residence in neighborhoods with higher opportunity or lower vulnerability in early life may be associated with a decreased risk of pediatric asthma, according to a new study led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.

28 Aug 2023

General persistence of physical activity habits despite decline in participation during adolescence

A recent Scientific Reports study elucidated the patterns of physical activity participation and discontinuation based on puberty timing during adolescence.

28 Aug 2023

Study discovers method to classify febrile illness with a single blood sample

Researchers trained machine learning (ML) models to analyze RNA molecular signatures in patients’ blood.

28 Aug 2023

The Mediterranean diet and mindfulness practice during pregnancy can improve child neurodevelopmental outcomes

Mediterranean diet abidance and mindfulness-based stress reduction during pregnancy effectively improves pediatric neurodevelopment.

28 Aug 2023

Maternal obesity linked to childhood weight issues through DNA changes

Boston Birth Cohort study finds that maternal pre-pregnancy obesity alters newborn DNA methylation, potentially increasing the risk of obesity in the child. The research targets high-risk U.S. demographics and could guide future interventions for childhood obesity.

27 Aug 2023

Adolescence stress exposure impacts rodent brain development and behavior

Adolescence stress exposure in rodents can lead to reduced hippocampal cell proliferation, neuroplasticity, and cognitive impairments, as well as increased depressive-like behaviors. These effects may persist into adulthood but with variable impact.

27 Aug 2023

New guideline supports use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs for pediatric dental pain

Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Dental Association Science & Research Institute (ADASRI), the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

25 Aug 2023

Study aims to explore neural, physiological mechanisms linked to substance use in adolescence experiencing anxiety

Anxiety remains one of the most diagnosed clinical symptoms in adolescence and is a potent precursor to and exacerbator of substance use disorder.

25 Aug 2023

New report on the impacts of Michigan’s Medicaid expansion shows positive effects and opportunities for improvement

At a pivotal time for Medicaid health coverage for Americans with low incomes, a report on the impacts of Michigan's Medicaid expansion shows very positive effects, as well as opportunities for continued improvements.

25 Aug 2023

Researchers discover new therapeutic approach for neuroblastoma

Neuroblastomas are tumors of the nervous system. They can form in many places in the body and are the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in young children.

25 Aug 2023

‘All we want is revenge’: How social media fuels gun violence among teens

Juan Campos has been working to save at-risk teens from gun violence for 16 years.

25 Aug 2023

Mothers' mental load linked to their children's digital use

Parents are spending considerable amounts of energy thinking about and mitigating the risks associated with their kids using mobile phones and the internet.

25 Aug 2023

Children’s wellbeing affected by the lingering effects of COVID-19 pandemic

While COVID-19 lockdowns are no longer mandated, the stress and anxiety of the pandemic still lingers, especially among young South Australians, say health experts at the University of South Australia.

25 Aug 2023

Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow adopts Paediatric SCRAM after successful trial

A study looking into advanced airway management for critically unwell children has resulted in innovative, specially designed pediatric equipment being adopted at a Glasgow hospital.

25 Aug 2023

Maternal emulsifier consumption associated with mild health risks for offspring

A new study in mice shows that consuming emulsifiers, a common ingredient in ultra-processed human foods during pregnancy or breast-feeding is associated with mild health risks for offspring.

24 Aug 2023

Study looks at the impact of social media on young people’s mental health

Many children and young adults spend a lot of time on social media, much to the concern of their parents and guardians.

24 Aug 2023

Fatty acid combination supplement improves visual function in preterm babies

Preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function by the age of two and a half. This has been shown by a study at the University of Gothenburg.

24 Aug 2023

Child Health News

Experts warn of unintended consequences of using GLP-1RAs to treat childhood obesity

Mozart lullaby may help reduce pain experienced by newborn babies during heel prick blood test

Scientific breakthrough could someday save the lives of children with rhabdomyosarcoma

Neighborhoods with higher opportunity or lower vulnerability linked to lower risk of pediatric asthma

General persistence of physical activity habits despite decline in participation during adolescence

Study discovers method to classify febrile illness with a single blood sample

The Mediterranean diet and mindfulness practice during pregnancy can improve child neurodevelopmental outcomes

Maternal obesity linked to childhood weight issues through DNA changes

Adolescence stress exposure impacts rodent brain development and behavior

New guideline supports use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs for pediatric dental pain

Study aims to explore neural, physiological mechanisms linked to substance use in adolescence experiencing anxiety

New report on the impacts of Michigan’s Medicaid expansion shows positive effects and opportunities for improvement

Researchers discover new therapeutic approach for neuroblastoma

‘All we want is revenge’: How social media fuels gun violence among teens

Mothers' mental load linked to their children's digital use

Children’s wellbeing affected by the lingering effects of COVID-19 pandemic

Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow adopts Paediatric SCRAM after successful trial

Maternal emulsifier consumption associated with mild health risks for offspring

Study looks at the impact of social media on young people’s mental health

Fatty acid combination supplement improves visual function in preterm babies

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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