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Mothers' caregiving may erase negative effects of stress during pregnancy on infants

A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry suggests that mothers' sensitive caregiving after giving birth may erase some of the negative effects of stress during pregnancy on newborns.

17 Nov 2021

Long-term Pfizer vaccine-elicited SARS-CoV-2 antibody profile in breast milk

A new study indicates that the Pfizer vaccine induces antibodies in the breast milk against SARS-CoV-2.

17 Nov 2021

Youth who have persistent, distressing psychotic-like experiences show impairment in many areas

In a new study, researchers examined the association between distressing and persistent psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) in youth and important risk factors for psychopathology.

17 Nov 2021

Parental depression affects children's mental health and educational attainment

Children who live with a parent who has depression are more likely to develop depression and to not achieve educational milestones, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sinead Brophy of Swansea University, UK, and colleagues.

17 Nov 2021

New technology could revolutionize treatment of pediatric burns

Burns are one of the most common injuries suffered by Australians and one of the top causes of death in children under four. While survival rates for burns patients have improved substantially, treating paediatric burns remains challenging, especially with the rise of multi-drug resistant bacteria.

17 Nov 2021

New imaging software can accurately diagnose jaundice in the blink of an eye

Imagine a system that can detect within one second whether a newborn baby has jaundice, a condition affecting 60 per cent of infants, and in severe cases leading to brain damage and hearing loss.

17 Nov 2021

Nationwide Swedish study strengthens evidence for a third booster COVID vaccine dose

A nationwide study from Sweden investigates the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination against the risk of symptomatic infection, hospitalization, and death up to 9 months post-vaccination. This study is published on the Preprints with The Lancet website while awaiting peer review.

17 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 replicates in human placenta with release of infectious viral particles

The current study analyzed the interaction of SARS-CoV-2 at the human maternal-fetal interface by using an advanced ex vivo model.

16 Nov 2021

Pregnancy outcomes during the Jordanian COVID-19 national lockdown

A Jordanian study was conducted to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 national lockdown on stillbirth, neonatal-perinatal mortality, preterm birth, and birth weight.

16 Nov 2021

Dyslexic children pick up visual information slower than their typically developing peers

Dyslexia impacts more than reading ability. Children with dyslexia pick up visual information slower than their typically developing peers, according to new research published in JNeurosci.

15 Nov 2021

Long-term study begins to evaluate COVID-19's effects on the overall health of children

A large, long-term study of the impacts of COVID-19 on children has enrolled its first participant at the National Institutes of Health's Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

15 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 transmission in schools limited when strict mitigation measures used

A new study aims to better understand the role of schools in SARS-CoV-2 transmission by evaluating infections at two independent schools.

15 Nov 2021

The case for vaccinating children under 12 against COVID-19

Researchers assess the need for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in children who are 12 years of age or younger.

14 Nov 2021

Penicillin can prevent progression of latent rheumatic heart disease in children

A regular, affordable antibiotic treatment significantly reduced the risk of underlying rheumatic heart disease progression in children and adolescents, according to a new study.

14 Nov 2021

Increased screen time leads to more eye strain and convergence insufficiency in children

When COVID-19 first shut down classrooms and virtual schooling became the new norm, ophthalmologists predicted an increase in digital eye strain in children.

14 Nov 2021

Will the future of global health rely upon addressing air pollution?

We speak to Dr. Philip Landrigan about his latest research into air pollution and how African countries are in a prime position to take action against it.

12 Nov 2021

Stud finds association between grade repetition and bullying victimization among students

Students who have repeated a grade have higher risks of being victims of bullying in countries around the world, according to a new study of nearly half a million students publishing November 11th in PLOS Medicine by Xiayun Zuo of Fudan University, China, and colleagues.

11 Nov 2021

Study shows 90.7% efficacy for the BNT162b2 COVID vaccine in 5-11 year-olds

A new study evaluates the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy of the BNT162b2 in children who were 5 to 11 years of age.

11 Nov 2021

Positive and encouraging strategies benefit “picky eaters”

In a large national survey, adults who struggled with picky eating habits as children overwhelmingly said they benefitted more from positive and encouraging strategies their parents used than forceful or coercive approaches.

11 Nov 2021

Nutritionally modified formula milk not associated with improved academic performance

Babies who were given nutritionally modified formula milk had the same maths and English exam results as children who were given standard formula milk by age 16, finds a major new study led by UCL researchers that links seven randomized controlled trials to school performance results.

11 Nov 2021

Child Health News

Mothers' caregiving may erase negative effects of stress during pregnancy on infants

Long-term Pfizer vaccine-elicited SARS-CoV-2 antibody profile in breast milk

Youth who have persistent, distressing psychotic-like experiences show impairment in many areas

Parental depression affects children's mental health and educational attainment

New technology could revolutionize treatment of pediatric burns

New imaging software can accurately diagnose jaundice in the blink of an eye

Nationwide Swedish study strengthens evidence for a third booster COVID vaccine dose

SARS-CoV-2 replicates in human placenta with release of infectious viral particles

Pregnancy outcomes during the Jordanian COVID-19 national lockdown

Dyslexic children pick up visual information slower than their typically developing peers

Long-term study begins to evaluate COVID-19's effects on the overall health of children

SARS-CoV-2 transmission in schools limited when strict mitigation measures used

The case for vaccinating children under 12 against COVID-19

Penicillin can prevent progression of latent rheumatic heart disease in children

Increased screen time leads to more eye strain and convergence insufficiency in children

Will the future of global health rely upon addressing air pollution?

Stud finds association between grade repetition and bullying victimization among students

Study shows 90.7% efficacy for the BNT162b2 COVID vaccine in 5-11 year-olds

Positive and encouraging strategies benefit “picky eaters”

Nutritionally modified formula milk not associated with improved academic performance

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

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