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Pesticide exposure may increase risk of depression in adolescents

Adolescents exposed to elevated levels of pesticides are at an increased risk of depression, according to a new study led by Jose R. Suarez-Lopez, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at University of California San Diego School of Medicine.

2 Jul 2019

Maternal obesity may negatively affect children's lung development

Obesity during pregnancy may negatively affect children's lung development, according to new research. The study, published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-;Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology, was chosen as an APSselect article for July.

2 Jul 2019

Supervised fun, exercise both improve psychosocial health of children with obesity

A program with clear rules, routines and activities, attentive adults and a chance to interact with peers appears to work as well at improving the quality of life, mood and self-worth of a child who is overweight or obese as a regular exercise program, researchers report.

2 Jul 2019

Gene mutation discovery leads to novel treatment for patient with severe lymphatic condition

Faced with a preteen boy in pain and struggling to breathe from a severe, deteriorating rare condition, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia identified the responsible gene mutation and harnessed that knowledge to develop a novel treatment that dramatically improved the problem.

2 Jul 2019

Federal nutrition program improves health of pregnant women and children

A major 2009 revision to a federal nutrition program for low-income pregnant women and children improved recipients' health on several key measures, researchers at UC San Francisco have found.

2 Jul 2019

Some children are at greater risk of ongoing depression long after being bullied

Some young adults who were bullied as a child could have a greater risk of ongoing depression due to a mix of genetic and environmental factors according to a new study from the University of Bristol.

1 Jul 2019

Concurrent use of benzodiazepine and opioids complicates neonatal abstinence syndrome

Babies born after being exposed to both opioids and benzodiazepines before birth are more likely to have severe drug withdrawal, requiring medications like morphine for treatment, compared to infants exposed to opioids alone, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Center study published in Hospital Pediatrics.

1 Jul 2019

Vitamin D deficiency at birth increases risk of high blood pressure in children

Vitamin D deficiency from birth to early childhood was associated with an increased risk of elevated blood pressure in later childhood and adolescence, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.

1 Jul 2019

Many grandparents’ medications are not safely stored around grandchildren, poll finds

Whether it's a rare treat or a weekly routine, spending time with grandchildren brightens life for many older adults. But a new poll suggests many of them could do more to reduce the risk of their medications harming their grandchild.

1 Jul 2019

Swimming pools could be breeding grounds for diarrhea-causing germs

Summers get along best with swimming pools, spas and other water play regions. The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) USA has warned that these pools could be the focal point of spread of certain bacteria, parasites and virsues.

1 Jul 2019

Study explores long-term impact of food restrictions on normal eating patterns in patients

Celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, crohn's disease and anaphylactic are all instigated by food allergies.

29 Jun 2019

Children's Colorado granted IAC's Cardiovascular Catheterization accreditation

The Heart Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado has been granted the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission's Cardiovascular Catheterization accreditation for Pediatric Cardiovascular Catheterization, Complex Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Valve Interventions, and Structural Heart Interventions.

29 Jun 2019

Teens who can describe negative emotions are better protected against depression

Teenagers who can describe their negative emotions in precise and nuanced ways are better protected against depression than their peers who can't.

29 Jun 2019

Birth, child outcomes linked with maternal opioid use during pregnancy

In utero exposure to opioids was associated with higher risks for short- and long-term adverse outcomes including preterm birth and neurodevelopmental and physical health disorders in children.

29 Jun 2019

Study reveals lack of evidence for pediatric drugs prescribed to treat chronic pain

Decisions to prescribe children drugs to treat chronic pain are not guided by sufficient, high quality evidence, according to an important new study published today (Wednesday 26 June 2019).

28 Jun 2019

Problem behaviors may provide clues on gastrointestinal issues in children with autism

For years, researchers have documented both gastrointestinal issues and problematic behaviors, such as aggression, in many children with autism spectrum disorder.

28 Jun 2019

Children living in the countryside have better motor skills than their peers in metropolitan area

In a recent study with 3 to 7-year-old children provided an example of how children's daily living environment and motor skills are closely related in the Finnish context. .

28 Jun 2019

Global study reveals viruses as important cause of childhood pneumonia

Respiratory syncytial virus and other viruses now appear to be the main causes of severe childhood pneumonia in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the need for vaccines against these pathogens, according to a study from a consortium of scientists from around the world, led by a team at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

28 Jun 2019

Goat's milk-based formula good for infant's gut health

Researchers from RMIT’s lab analyzed goat’s milk formula and looked at the oligosaccharides present in it.

27 Jun 2019

Music can help develop speech and language skills in hearing-impaired children

Finnish researchers have compiled guidelines for international use for utilising music to support the development of spoken language.

27 Jun 2019

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Pesticide exposure may increase risk of depression in adolescents

Maternal obesity may negatively affect children's lung development

Supervised fun, exercise both improve psychosocial health of children with obesity

Gene mutation discovery leads to novel treatment for patient with severe lymphatic condition

Federal nutrition program improves health of pregnant women and children

Some children are at greater risk of ongoing depression long after being bullied

Concurrent use of benzodiazepine and opioids complicates neonatal abstinence syndrome

Vitamin D deficiency at birth increases risk of high blood pressure in children

Many grandparents’ medications are not safely stored around grandchildren, poll finds

Swimming pools could be breeding grounds for diarrhea-causing germs

Study explores long-term impact of food restrictions on normal eating patterns in patients

Children's Colorado granted IAC's Cardiovascular Catheterization accreditation

Teens who can describe negative emotions are better protected against depression

Birth, child outcomes linked with maternal opioid use during pregnancy

Study reveals lack of evidence for pediatric drugs prescribed to treat chronic pain

Problem behaviors may provide clues on gastrointestinal issues in children with autism

Children living in the countryside have better motor skills than their peers in metropolitan area

Global study reveals viruses as important cause of childhood pneumonia

Goat's milk-based formula good for infant's gut health

Music can help develop speech and language skills in hearing-impaired children

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