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Sebum RNA could provide reliable biomarkers for detecting early-onset atopic dermatitis

Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that often affects infants as young as one to two months. Among the various types of eczema seen in infants, early-onset atopic dermatitis (AD), characterized by psychological stress and sleep disorders, is particularly concerning.

8 Jun 2023

Damon Runyon and St. Jude announce a new pediatric-focused fellowship

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital announced a new pediatric-focused fellowship today.

8 Jun 2023

New scientific statement details treatment strategies for pediatric cardiomyopathy

Treating children with cardiomyopathy should be personalized based on the root cause, symptoms and progression of the condition in each child , according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

8 Jun 2023

Breastfeeding found to reduce ultra-processed food intake among preschoolers

Researchers determined the association between the duration of breastfeeding and the intake of ultra-processed food.

8 Jun 2023

The prevalence of inadequate iron intake among children in high-income countries

Researchers discussed iron nutrition among preschoolers residing in high-income countries.

8 Jun 2023

New school-based group counseling programs can significantly reduce PTSD among girls

The University of Chicago Education Lab today released a new study that found school-based group counseling programs can significantly reduce PTSD, anxiety, and depression among Black and Latina girls.

8 Jun 2023

Are plant-based foods really healthier? Study evaluates nutritional quality and processing

Comparing the nutritional quality of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products with their animal-based counterparts is the focus of this study. The relative nutritional value of these alternatives is explored to provide insights into their overall quality.

7 Jun 2023

Newborn genome sequencing project identifies unanticipated disease risks

Genomic sequencing of newborns reveals unanticipated genetic risks, prompting actionable medical interventions and potential life-saving care for infants and their families. This study highlights the value of comprehensive sequencing in newborns for early detection and management of genetic conditions.

7 Jun 2023

Study reveals surprising link between biological age and child development

Study explores the relationship between accelerated biological age in children, as indicated by telomere length and DNA methylation age, and various developmental outcomes. It aims to clarify the impact of accelerated biological age on growth, cognition, behavior, lung function, and puberty onset in European school-age children.

7 Jun 2023

Study shows heterogeneity in children's snack purchase behavior

Would third- and fourth-graders buy fewer unhealthy snacks if they were more expensive? The answer provided by researchers at the University of Bonn is nuanced: Some elementary school students do actually pay attention to the price.

7 Jun 2023

Childhood cognitive ability has complex relationship with financial wellbeing in adulthood

The relationship between cognitive ability in childhood and financial wellbeing in adulthood varies for different financial measures - such as savings levels versus having debt - per a new analysis of nearly 6,000 people.

7 Jun 2023

Exposure to PFAS during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in children

The risks of exposure to "forever chemicals" start even before birth, a new study confirms, potentially setting up children for future health issues.

7 Jun 2023

Spasticity in the lower extremities linked to higher odds of cryptorchidism in boys with cerebral palsy

Cerebral Palsy has been linked to a condition called cryptorchidism in males - when one or both of the testicles are not present in the scrotum.

7 Jun 2023

How does attention dysregulation impact anxiety, cognition, and low mood among adolescents?

Researchers explored the effects of attention dysregulation on anxiety, cognition, and low mood.

7 Jun 2023

Elucidating developmentally sensitive mechanisms of cognitive behavioral therapy

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, "Developing New Treatments for Childhood Anxiety and OCD: Can Cognitive Control Help Kids Grow Out of Illness?" on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 2:00 pm EST. The presenter will be Kate D. Fitzgerald, M.D., Ruane Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute.

7 Jun 2023

Prenatal COVID boosts protective power of breast milk

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy on postpartum human milk-derived extracellular vesicles.

6 Jun 2023

Study into whether kūmara boosts babies' microbiome offers hope for sleep-deprived parents

There's fresh hope for sleep-deprived parents, with a study into whether kūmara boosts babies' microbiome, potentially helping them sleep soundly and ward off viruses.

6 Jun 2023

Study shows positive effects of volunteering on the health and well-being of young people

Children and teenagers who volunteer tend to flourish mentally and physically, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.

6 Jun 2023

HUG inaugurates a psychiatric care center for children and young adults

The Geneva University Hospital (HUG) have today inaugurated the Maison de l’enfance et de l’adolescence (MEA), a psychiatric care center for children and young adults up to the age of 18 and for medical care of adolescents and young adults up to the age of 25.

6 Jun 2023

New book of tactile illustrations for visually impaired children

Children with visual impairment do not perceive the world in the same way as sighted people. As a result, they need specific educational tools, including children's books, that enhance their skills and senses.

6 Jun 2023

Child Health News

Sebum RNA could provide reliable biomarkers for detecting early-onset atopic dermatitis

Damon Runyon and St. Jude announce a new pediatric-focused fellowship

New scientific statement details treatment strategies for pediatric cardiomyopathy

Breastfeeding found to reduce ultra-processed food intake among preschoolers

The prevalence of inadequate iron intake among children in high-income countries

New school-based group counseling programs can significantly reduce PTSD among girls

Are plant-based foods really healthier? Study evaluates nutritional quality and processing

Newborn genome sequencing project identifies unanticipated disease risks

Study reveals surprising link between biological age and child development

Study shows heterogeneity in children's snack purchase behavior

Childhood cognitive ability has complex relationship with financial wellbeing in adulthood

Exposure to PFAS during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in children

Spasticity in the lower extremities linked to higher odds of cryptorchidism in boys with cerebral palsy

How does attention dysregulation impact anxiety, cognition, and low mood among adolescents?

Elucidating developmentally sensitive mechanisms of cognitive behavioral therapy

Prenatal COVID boosts protective power of breast milk

Study into whether kūmara boosts babies' microbiome offers hope for sleep-deprived parents

Study shows positive effects of volunteering on the health and well-being of young people

HUG inaugurates a psychiatric care center for children and young adults

New book of tactile illustrations for visually impaired children

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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