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The disparities in COVID-19 prevention strategies across public schools in the US

Researchers evaluated the prevalence of adopting COVID-19 prevention strategies for the 2021 to 2022 schooling period.

4 Apr 2023

Study indicates an increased likelihood of COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children living in rural areas

Researchers investigated characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infections related to pediatric hospitalizations.

4 Apr 2023

Is depression associated with gut mycobacteria dysbiosis in children?

Researchers evaluated the gut mycobiota in adolescents/children with depression.

4 Apr 2023

Vaping in Australia: Study explores e-cigarette exposure and calls for stronger control measures

A new study, forthcoming in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, studied the e-cigarette use and attitudes to vaping in a sample of Australians between the ages of 15 and 30. The key aim of the study was to provide novel insights to minimize the harm caused by e-cigarettes to young people.

4 Apr 2023

Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence higher than official case reports

Researchers conduct a cross-sectional survey to estimate SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in children.

3 Apr 2023

Birth weight and maternal BMI modify the relationship between obesity and mortality rate

Obesity is a significant risk factor for premature mortality due to the predisposition to metabolic and cardiovascular disease. However, is this effect independent of the birth weight? A new research paper examines this aspect of adult obesity, measuring the effect of parental body mass index (BMI) and birth weight on the mortality risk.

3 Apr 2023

Clinical trial findings may be a game changer in the treatment of pediatric Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease is a lifelong inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is characterized by swelling in the lining of the digestive tract, causing severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding.

3 Apr 2023

Study elucidates the genetics of preterm birth and pregnancy length

New knowledge of the genetic factors behind premature delivery and gestational duration has now emerged.

3 Apr 2023

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

Child Health News

The disparities in COVID-19 prevention strategies across public schools in the US

Study indicates an increased likelihood of COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children living in rural areas

Is depression associated with gut mycobacteria dysbiosis in children?

Vaping in Australia: Study explores e-cigarette exposure and calls for stronger control measures

Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence higher than official case reports

Birth weight and maternal BMI modify the relationship between obesity and mortality rate

Clinical trial findings may be a game changer in the treatment of pediatric Crohn's disease

Study elucidates the genetics of preterm birth and pregnancy length

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

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