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Study sheds new light on the role of IgA in food allergies

Food-specific immunoglobulin A present in the human gut does not provide protection against food allergies.

27 Nov 2022

COVID-19 impact on young people’s mental health could result in increased demand for support services

The first comprehensive study to evaluate research on the mental health of children and young people using evidence that spanned before and during COVID-19 has found an impact on mental health that could result in an increased demand for support services.

24 Nov 2022

Study finds that pediatric stroke is associated with COVID-19 infections but not with multisystem inflammatory syndrome

Researchers investigated whether coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) were associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in pediatric populations.

24 Nov 2022

Parental methods to help toddlers sleep are related to the development of a child's temperament

A group of international researchers examined parental methods to help toddlers sleep across 14 cultures and found that these methods are related to the development of a child's temperament.

24 Nov 2022

Young people treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines may be at higher risk of overdose

Teens and young adults who are treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines such as Xanax – a medication commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and insomnia – may be at a higher risk of overdose, according to Rutgers researchers.

23 Nov 2022

Maternal obesity during pregnancy causes metabolic perturbations in offspring's liver and skeletal muscle

A recent study in The FASEB Journal has identified metabolic perturbations in the liver and skeletal muscle of young nonhuman primates on normal diets whose mothers were obese during pregnancy.

23 Nov 2022

Trickle of covid relief funds helps fill gaps in rural kids’ mental health services

The Mary Hill Youth and Family Center's building has long been at a crossroads overlooking this rural Appalachian city, but its purpose has evolved.

23 Nov 2022

Unique resource for identifying new biomarkers of environmental exposures in early life

Researchers now have a unique resource for identifying new biomarkers of environmental exposures in early life and understanding their health effects.

22 Nov 2022

Study examines effects of sexually objectifying song lyrics on adolescent sexting behavior

Researchers analyzes the impact of sexual and sexually objectifying music lyrics on text-based sexting behaviors among adolescents.

22 Nov 2022

Males exposed to COVID-19 in utero may be at elevated risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

Researchers investigated the impact of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in utero on the neurodevelopment of children.

22 Nov 2022

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can alter the baby's brain structure

A new MRI study revealed that consumption of alcohol even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy can change the baby's brain structure and delay brain development.

22 Nov 2022

Increased distribution of fungal infections throughout the U.S.

Researchers update the geographic distribution of these species throughout the U.S.

21 Nov 2022

Researchers find an abundance of microplastics in placentas and meconium samples

The embryonic and fetal periods of life are vulnerable to impact by harmful chemicals in the environment. These include microplastics (MPs), which have been found in many living organisms and tissues, stemming from the environmental degradation of waste plastics. Using placental tissue and meconium samples, a new study examines the links between exposure to MPs in pregnancy and microbiomes.

21 Nov 2022

Local alcohol availability linked to cases of child abuse and neglect

The number of stores selling alcohol in a neighborhood is linked to cases of child abuse and neglect in the same area, a new study suggests.

21 Nov 2022

Adolescents who experience gender incongruence enter puberty earlier, study shows

A new study from Aarhus University shows that children who have expressed a desire at the age of 11 to be a different gender enter puberty earlier than their peers. However, more research is required, says the researchers behind the study.

21 Nov 2022

New consortium aims to address the impacts of heat exposure on maternal, newborn and child health

A new consortium involving the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has launched to address key knowledge gaps around the quantification and monitoring of the direct and indirect impacts of heat exposure on maternal, newborn and child health.

21 Nov 2022

Some parents may delay or avoid talking about vaccines with their child’s primary care provider

Parents may not always turn to health professionals for vaccine advice – and a small subset could even be avoiding the conversation – a new national poll suggests.

21 Nov 2022

FDA approves first-ever type 1 diabetes delaying drug Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv)

On November 17, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a pathbreaking new drug called Tzield. This injectable formulation contains a combination of two drugs that could push back the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adults at stage 3 and children aged eight years or more at stage 2.

20 Nov 2022

Honey improves key measures of health, including blood sugar and cholesterol levels

Researchers look to better understand the impact of honey on mitigating certain cardiometabolic risk factors.

20 Nov 2022

Preparing for epidemics now and in the future

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently conducted a virtual press conference on global health emergencies on November 16, 2022. Margaret Harris hosted the conference at WHO Headquarters in Geneva. In addition, a broad panel of technical experts was present online and offline for discussion.

20 Nov 2022

Child Health News

Study sheds new light on the role of IgA in food allergies

COVID-19 impact on young people’s mental health could result in increased demand for support services

Study finds that pediatric stroke is associated with COVID-19 infections but not with multisystem inflammatory syndrome

Parental methods to help toddlers sleep are related to the development of a child's temperament

Young people treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines may be at higher risk of overdose

Maternal obesity during pregnancy causes metabolic perturbations in offspring's liver and skeletal muscle

Trickle of covid relief funds helps fill gaps in rural kids’ mental health services

Unique resource for identifying new biomarkers of environmental exposures in early life

Study examines effects of sexually objectifying song lyrics on adolescent sexting behavior

Males exposed to COVID-19 in utero may be at elevated risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can alter the baby's brain structure

Increased distribution of fungal infections throughout the U.S.

Researchers find an abundance of microplastics in placentas and meconium samples

Local alcohol availability linked to cases of child abuse and neglect

Adolescents who experience gender incongruence enter puberty earlier, study shows

New consortium aims to address the impacts of heat exposure on maternal, newborn and child health

Some parents may delay or avoid talking about vaccines with their child’s primary care provider

FDA approves first-ever type 1 diabetes delaying drug Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv)

Honey improves key measures of health, including blood sugar and cholesterol levels

Preparing for epidemics now and in the future

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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