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Adverse childhood experiences contribute to reduced vascular function, sleep quality

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) contribute to reduced vascular function and diminished sleep quality in young adults, according to a study at the University of Iowa. In addition, researchers found that poor sleep efficiency may contribute to vascular dysfunction with increasing ACEs exposure.

21 Apr 2023

Childhood adversity may increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes in early adulthood

A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD])finds that individuals who experienced childhood adversity are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in early adulthood.

21 Apr 2023

Most kids recover from Lyme disease within six months of completing antibiotic treatment

A majority of parents of children diagnosed with Lyme disease reported that their kids recovered within six months of completing antibiotic treatment, according to a new joint study from Children's National Research Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, published in Pediatric Research.

21 Apr 2023

Greenness around the home does not protect children from atopic eczema

According to a new Finnish study, greenness around the home in early childhood does not seem to protect children from atopic eczema.

21 Apr 2023

The maternal mortality sustainable development goals are unlikely to be met by 2050, study suggests

Study developed a Global Maternal Health microsimulation model to measure global maternal death incidence.

21 Apr 2023

An exploration of the correlates of screen time in early childhood

Researchers examined the correlates of screen time in early childhood.

21 Apr 2023

Is there an association between post COVID-19 syndrome and cognitive impairment?

Researchers examined the cognitive characteristics of patients with post-coronavirus disease 2019 syndrome.

21 Apr 2023

Review confirms that cranberry products help prevent urinary tract infections

Review reports that cranberry products containing proanthocyanidins (PACs) can reduce the risk of symptomatic, culture-verified UTIs in women with recurrent UTIs, in children, and in people susceptible to UTIs following interventions.

21 Apr 2023

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

Research evaluates the proposed mechanisms for the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and BMI. It concludes that there is limited evidence establishing causality and recommends against making recommendations about the role of UPF in diets before plausible mechanisms have been verified.

21 Apr 2023

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG), where about 80% of the stomach is removed, is effective for treating obesity and its complications, but it has been associated with bone loss in adolescents.

20 Apr 2023

Nonsurgical system for controlled delivery of antibiotics to treat aggressive periodontitis in adolescents

Aggressive periodontitis is a severe type of gum infection that causes the destruction of ligament and bone and can lead to tooth loss in otherwise healthy individuals.

20 Apr 2023

An exploration of the nutritional quality of meals at UK government-funded holiday clubs

Researchers explored the nutritional quality of meals at holiday clubs funded by the UK government.

20 Apr 2023

Observational cohort study of long COVID among 2 million elderly adults

Research estimates the incidence of long COVID and long Flu among Medicare patients using the World Health Organization (WHO) consensus definition. The study compares the incidence, symptomatology, and healthcare utilization between long COVID and long flu patients.

20 Apr 2023

Clinical trial may set a new 'gold standard' for the treatment of childhood craniopharyngioma

$Is there an association between residential proximity to fracking sites and birth defects?$

Is there an association between residential proximity to fracking sites and birth defects?

Study explores the incidence of birth defects in children born to mothers residing within 10 km of fracking sites.

19 Apr 2023

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Adverse childhood experiences contribute to reduced vascular function, sleep quality

Childhood adversity may increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes in early adulthood

Most kids recover from Lyme disease within six months of completing antibiotic treatment

Greenness around the home does not protect children from atopic eczema

The maternal mortality sustainable development goals are unlikely to be met by 2050, study suggests

An exploration of the correlates of screen time in early childhood

Is there an association between post COVID-19 syndrome and cognitive impairment?

Review confirms that cranberry products help prevent urinary tract infections

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Nonsurgical system for controlled delivery of antibiotics to treat aggressive periodontitis in adolescents

An exploration of the nutritional quality of meals at UK government-funded holiday clubs

Observational cohort study of long COVID among 2 million elderly adults

Clinical trial may set a new 'gold standard' for the treatment of childhood craniopharyngioma

Regular walnut consumption aids in cognitive development and psychological maturation of adolescents

Pediatric victims of violence experience higher levels of post-traumatic stress disorder

Food taboos can lead to nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition for mothers and unborn children

GW one of 18 clinical trial sites across the United States testing monkeypox vaccine in adolescents

Early teen vapers may be at higher risk of persistent and heavier smoking later in adolescence

Is there an association between residential proximity to fracking sites and birth defects?

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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