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Type 1 diabetes complications may be improved by short, frequent activity breaks

In a review article published in the Canadian Journal of Diabetes, scientists have discussed the application and significance of decreasing sedentary behavior at frequent intervals in managing type 1 diabetes.

13 Feb 2023

Children tackle difficult cognitive problems using the same brain network as adults

Children as young as 4 years old show evidence of a network in the brain found in adults that tackles difficult cognitive problems, a new study found.

13 Feb 2023

Researchers discover new neurological condition characterized by issues with motor coordination and speech

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a new neurological condition characterized by issues with motor coordination and speech. They report their findings in npj Genomic Medicine.

10 Feb 2023

Rockefeller scientists describe the genetics of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in children

One of the most terrifying aspects of the COVID pandemic has been its unpredictably severe impact on some children.

10 Feb 2023

Neighborhoods where children with cancer live have bigger impact on outcomes

An analysis from Rutgers may help solve a mystery: Why do Black and Hispanic children suffer more life-threatening complications from cancer and cancer care than white children who get the same treatments at the same facilities?

10 Feb 2023

A cost-effective approach for improving children's oral health through school-based care

In a study of nearly 3,000 schoolchildren, silver diamine fluoride - a liquid that is brushed onto the surface of teeth to prevent cavities or keep them from worsening - was as effective against cavities as dental sealants, the standard of care.

10 Feb 2023

Socioeconomic deprivation linked with increased late mortality in childhood cancer survivors

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have found that socioeconomic deprivation, the presence of treatable chronic health conditions and frailty are independently associated with increased late mortality in childhood cancer survivors.

10 Feb 2023

MU pediatric psychologist reviews obesity prevention programs in rural schools

Since 1990, obesity rates in American children - particularly in rural and underserved areas - have skyrocketed due to a variety of factors, including more sedentary human behavior and an increase in food swamps, or communities with both limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables as well as excessive access to fast food.

9 Feb 2023

Maternal covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy may reduce risk of hospital admission in infants

Two doses of mRNA covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection, and are linked to a lower risk of hospital admission in infants under six months of age, finds a Canadian study published by The BMJ today.

9 Feb 2023

New Zika virus lineages show increased fitness

The current study, published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, aimed to explore the possible phenotypic adaptation of the Zika virus to increase its transmissibility and virulence in the Americas.

9 Feb 2023

Researchers find link between fungal microbes in infant gut and body-mass index

Researchers in the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) at the University of Calgary in collaboration with the Canadian CHILD Study have found a link between the diversity, or number, of fungal species in the infant gut and the body-mass index (BMI) of infants.

9 Feb 2023

Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 are higher in infants than in mothers

Researchers characterize the functional and binding antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 in postpartum women and their infected infants.

9 Feb 2023

Physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with excessive screen time

The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidance for evaluating and treating obesity last month, recommending proactive treatment for children and teens.

9 Feb 2023

Specialized fetal imaging to detect heart anomalies during pregnancy

It could be the effect of climate change. Or perhaps it's due to fertility treatments, multiple births or a mother's own health condition.

9 Feb 2023

Toddlers' level of attention to motherese may be a diagnostic marker of ASD

We all do it: that high-pitched, sing-songy voice that spills out of your mouth whenever a baby is around. Caregivers have long used this playful, emotional, exaggerated form of speech - called "motherese" - to capture their children's attention.

9 Feb 2023

Clustered lifestyle risk factors linked to poor mental health in early adulthood

Health is related to the outcomes of multiple risk factors that affect physical, mental, and social health. There is, however, little research on how lifestyle-related behaviors affect mental health.

8 Feb 2023

Limited exposure to language during childhood alters adult brain structure

Researchers assess the impact of restricted language access among children on the organization of the adult brain in specific language regions.

8 Feb 2023

School-based screen can be effective at improving and protecting the mental health of adolescents

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have found that a school-based screen for mental health problems, combined with a referral system, can be effective at improving and protecting the mental health of adolescents.

8 Feb 2023

Study shows how early-life adversity affects mental health and cognitive abilities

New research published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry indicates that early-life adversity - such as homelessness, parental violence, or longstanding illness in the family - may lead to mental health challenges, which in turn have adverse consequences for the development of cognitive abilities during childhood.

8 Feb 2023

Eczema in young individuals remains a substantial public health burden in most countries

New research published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy indicates that the burden related to eczema in young individuals is substantial in most countries.

8 Feb 2023

Child Health News

Type 1 diabetes complications may be improved by short, frequent activity breaks

Children tackle difficult cognitive problems using the same brain network as adults

Researchers discover new neurological condition characterized by issues with motor coordination and speech

Rockefeller scientists describe the genetics of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in children

Neighborhoods where children with cancer live have bigger impact on outcomes

A cost-effective approach for improving children's oral health through school-based care

Socioeconomic deprivation linked with increased late mortality in childhood cancer survivors

MU pediatric psychologist reviews obesity prevention programs in rural schools

Maternal covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy may reduce risk of hospital admission in infants

New Zika virus lineages show increased fitness

Researchers find link between fungal microbes in infant gut and body-mass index

Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 are higher in infants than in mothers

Physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with excessive screen time

Specialized fetal imaging to detect heart anomalies during pregnancy

Toddlers' level of attention to motherese may be a diagnostic marker of ASD

Clustered lifestyle risk factors linked to poor mental health in early adulthood

Limited exposure to language during childhood alters adult brain structure

School-based screen can be effective at improving and protecting the mental health of adolescents

Study shows how early-life adversity affects mental health and cognitive abilities

Eczema in young individuals remains a substantial public health burden in most countries

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

Unlocking live single-cell functional insights

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

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