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Effects of KMC in preterm and low birth weight infants

A method of care involving skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her prematurely born or low birth weight baby appears to impact the child's chances of survival significantly, suggests a study published online in the journal BMJ Global Health.

6 Jun 2023

Large-scale comprehensive sequencing helps downstream medical care in newborns

Researchers who lead the world's first comprehensive sequencing program for newborn infants have published the next chapter in the ongoing study of the BabySeq Project, with new findings on infants and families who have been followed for 3-5 years.

6 Jun 2023

Breastfeeding duration associated with improved educational outcomes in later life

Children who are breastfed for longer appear to be more likely to gain slightly better results in their school GSCEs at age 16 compared with non-breastfed children, suggests a study published online in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood.

5 Jun 2023

New meta-analysis explores the link between adult alexithymia and all forms of child maltreatment

Have you ever wanted to convey a feeling but just couldn't find the right words? Millions of people struggle with a personality trait known as alexithymia, which means "no words for feelings."

5 Jun 2023

CDC reports an alarming rise in pediatric intracranial infections in the U.S.

Researchers confirm the occurrence of a cluster of intracranial infections and identify the risk factors responsible for this increase.

5 Jun 2023

Developmental exposure to PCBs blocks hearing recovery from acoustic trauma

Music, mice, and microscopic imaging combine to provide new insight into the effects of environmental chemicals on hearing loss.

5 Jun 2023

Research shows link between caregiver speech and infant brain development

A team led by a University of Texas at Dallas neurodevelopment researcher has uncovered some of the most conclusive evidence yet that parents who talk more to their infants improve their babies' brain development.

5 Jun 2023

Older children under-five living in low incomes large families in rural areas are most vulnerable to malaria infection

Researchers assessed malaria prevalence among children aged six to 59.0 months.

5 Jun 2023

Study: 63% of children do not receive mental health services within six months after firearm injury

More than three in five children (63 percent) enrolled in Medicaid do not receive mental health services within six months after a firearm injury, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics.

5 Jun 2023

Long-haul COVID-19: 1 in 5 still battle symptoms two years post-infection

Up to two years after infection, around 18% of unvaccinated individuals experience post-COVID-19 condition, highlighting higher symptom risk compared to controls. Effective interventions are crucial in mitigating the burden of this condition, and comprehensive clinical trial design considering multiple outcome measures, recovery rates, and symptom heterogeneity is essential for accurate interpretation.

5 Jun 2023

Unraveling the complexity of 'Long-COVID' and its impact on breathing

More than a third of COVID-19 patients experience long-lasting symptoms, known as post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID, with breathlessness being a commonly reported symptom. Pulmonary complications, such as fibrosis and thromboembolic disease, require careful assessment, and non-pharmacological interventions like pulmonary rehabilitation can help manage breathlessness.

5 Jun 2023

US blood donor study finds nearly half of population exhibits hybrid immunity to COVID-19

Hybrid immunity, resulting from both previous infection and vaccination, offers superior protection. Analysis of nationwide blood donor data reveals that by the third quarter of 2022, 96.4% of individuals had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from previous infection or vaccination, with 47.7% having hybrid immunity.

4 Jun 2023

Fluoridated water: Essential ingredient in U.S. water systems for cavity prevention and dental health equity

Fluoridated water at recommended levels reduces dental cavities by 25%, emphasizing the importance of maintaining fluoride levels for effective caries prevention. Most water systems comply with safety standards, providing the full benefits of fluoridation.

4 Jun 2023

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Concerns about the environment, ethics, and health drive the adoption of plant-based diets, but the healthiness of next-generation plant-based alternatives remains uncertain. Research explores the need to optimize nutrient profiles, digestibility, and bioavailability of plant-based foods for enhanced health benefits.

4 Jun 2023

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

A Mediterranean diet intervention during pregnancy reduces maternal stress and anxiety levels, improves sleep quality, and increases the cortisone/cortisol ratio. These findings highlight the positive impact of dietary changes on maternal well-being during gestation.

4 Jun 2023

Hispanic births with neural tube defects not significantly reduced after voluntary folic acid fortification of corn masa flour

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated folic acid fortification of all enriched cereal grains in 1996, and this regulation resulted in a reduction of neural tube defect (NTD)–affected pregnancies for the population in the United States.

2 Jun 2023

Child Health News

Effects of KMC in preterm and low birth weight infants

Large-scale comprehensive sequencing helps downstream medical care in newborns

Breastfeeding duration associated with improved educational outcomes in later life

New meta-analysis explores the link between adult alexithymia and all forms of child maltreatment

CDC reports an alarming rise in pediatric intracranial infections in the U.S.

Developmental exposure to PCBs blocks hearing recovery from acoustic trauma

Research shows link between caregiver speech and infant brain development

Older children under-five living in low incomes large families in rural areas are most vulnerable to malaria infection

Study: 63% of children do not receive mental health services within six months after firearm injury

Long-haul COVID-19: 1 in 5 still battle symptoms two years post-infection

Unraveling the complexity of 'Long-COVID' and its impact on breathing

US blood donor study finds nearly half of population exhibits hybrid immunity to COVID-19

Fluoridated water: Essential ingredient in U.S. water systems for cavity prevention and dental health equity

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

Hispanic births with neural tube defects not significantly reduced after voluntary folic acid fortification of corn masa flour

No measurable progress made in the last decade to reduce premature births, UN report reveals

The mediation roles of parental role-modeling and food availability in the socioeconomic inequalities of children’s diet

Physically active lessons may positively impact the cognitive performance of children

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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