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UVA Cancer Center receives $250,000 to develop innovative new approach to treating leukemia

Children's Cancer Research Fund has awarded $250,000 to an innovative new approach to treating leukemia – blood cancer – being developed at UVA Cancer Center.

18 May 2023

Study: Fittest youngsters show superior ability in all cognitive tasks

Fitter pupils’ cognition was up to 20% better across a range of tasks compared to their less-fit peers, a study showed.

18 May 2023

Study finds an increase in psychiatric diagnoses among Finnish children, adolescents during the pandemic

According to a new study conducted by the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry of the University of Turku and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the amount of new psychiatric diagnoses by Finnish specialist services increased by nearly a fifth among children and adolescents in Finland after the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

18 May 2023

How estrogens and progesterone present in human milk impact infants' health

Review examines the presence of estrogens and progesterone in human milk and their potential impact on infant growth and health. It explores factors influencing hormone levels and provides insights for effective intervention strategies.

18 May 2023

Socioeconomic area deprivation linked to high rates of children undergoing care proceedings in England

A strong link between the extent of deprivation of local authorities in England and their numbers of children going into the care system through the family courts has been uncovered by researchers at Lancaster University.

17 May 2023

Policy overhaul needed: Food industry's impact on global brain health

The dominance of the corporate-industrial food industry undermines brain capital and sustainable human development on a global scale. Understanding this impact is crucial for the future of public health and well-being.

17 May 2023

Study: Breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine are not affected by maternal vegan diet

A vegan diet does not affect maternal breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine, nutrients essential for the developing infant.

17 May 2023

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

Research explores the relationship between caffeine use and nicotine onset among early adolescents, shedding light on a potential contributing factor to youth nicotine initiation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the influence of caffeine in preventing early nicotine use.

16 May 2023

Researchers may have identified a molecular cause for memory changes in early childhood

How do our brains become capable of creating specific memories? In one of the first preclinical studies to examine memory development in youth, a research team at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) may have identified a molecular cause for memory changes in early childhood.

16 May 2023

Grape expectations: Dietary grapes promote subtle shifts in human microbiome with potential health implications

Research investigates the potential health benefits of grape consumption by examining its impact on the human microbiome. By analyzing microbiome composition and metabolites, the study provides insights into the relationship between grapes and human health.

16 May 2023

Nemours Children's Health selected to conduct first gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome

As part of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Accelerating Medicines Partnership Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium, Nemours Children's Health has been chosen to conduct a first-of-its-kind gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome.

16 May 2023

Reduction in neighborhood-related stress leads to improvement in kids' asthma symptoms

Children whose families participated in a program that helped them move from distressed neighborhoods to areas with lower rates of poverty and better public resources like schools and parks experienced significant improvements in severe asthma episodes, according to a new study led by a researcher at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.

16 May 2023

Child Health News

UVA Cancer Center receives $250,000 to develop innovative new approach to treating leukemia

Study: Fittest youngsters show superior ability in all cognitive tasks

Study finds an increase in psychiatric diagnoses among Finnish children, adolescents during the pandemic

How estrogens and progesterone present in human milk impact infants' health

Socioeconomic area deprivation linked to high rates of children undergoing care proceedings in England

Policy overhaul needed: Food industry's impact on global brain health

Study: Breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine are not affected by maternal vegan diet

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

Researchers may have identified a molecular cause for memory changes in early childhood

Grape expectations: Dietary grapes promote subtle shifts in human microbiome with potential health implications

Nemours Children's Health selected to conduct first gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome

Reduction in neighborhood-related stress leads to improvement in kids' asthma symptoms

Does obstructive sleep apnea increase the risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2?

Unlocking the gut clock: How circadian rhythms and gut microbiota team up to impact human health

Post-secondary education could improve the IQ of adults with mild intellectual disability

Pandemic's hidden impact: Distressed mothers experience altered placental development, raising concerns for offspring

Language exposure can shape the brains of young children

Maternal diet may be associated with the diet and body composition of their children

Is commuting to school as a child associated with physical activity in adulthood?

Study finds that caffeine consumption was associated with nicotine use onset among early adolescents

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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