Child Health News

RSS

New therapeutic drug monitoring service could benefit children with cancer

Children with cancer are to benefit nationally from a service which for the first time will allow doctors to personalize their treatment.

28 Nov 2018

Researchers investigate new approach to diagnosing respiratory condition in children

A new approach to diagnosing a respiratory condition that can affect children's voices is being investigated at the University of Strathclyde.

27 Nov 2018

Researchers discover first common genetic risk factors associated with ADHD

A global team of researchers has found the first common genetic risk factors associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a complex condition affecting around 1 in 20 children.

27 Nov 2018

One twin’s difficult birth puts a project designed to reduce C-sections to the test

The tiny hand and forearm slipped out too early. Babies are not delivered shoulder first. Dr. Terri Marino, an obstetrician in the Boston area who specializes in high-risk deliveries, tucked it back inside the boy’s mother.

27 Nov 2018

Banning junk food ads to combat childhood obesity

On the November 23rd, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that as of February, all advertisements for food high in fat, sugar and salt will be banned from the London’s tube and bus network. The measure is part of the mayor’s plan to decrease child obesity rates.

27 Nov 2018

The fourth European Perinatal Health Report focuses on health of newborn babies, mothers

The health of newborn babies and their mothers are key indicators of the health and wellbeing of populations.

27 Nov 2018

Cannabis use among teens does not appear to lead to greater conduct problems, study finds

More youth use cannabis than smoke cigarettes in the United States. In other parts of the world, cannabis use has become almost as regular as tobacco use among adolescents and young adults.

27 Nov 2018

Parents who force kids to apologize before they are truly sorry may do more harm than good

Parents who force unremorseful kids to apologize to others before they're truly sorry may do more harm than good.

27 Nov 2018

Reducing childhood obesity could lower burden of pediatric asthma

Ten percent of pediatric asthma cases could be avoided if childhood obesity were eliminated, according to research reviewing medical records of more than 500,000 children published today in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

26 Nov 2018

Robots could help improve social skills of children with ASD

An emotionally intelligent, partially autonomous social robot could help children with autism spectrum disorder improve their social skills, according to EU-funded researchers who have been developing the next generation of robot-enhanced therapy.

26 Nov 2018

Global report highlights how the changing world is affecting children's physical activity levels

Children around the world are not moving enough to maintain healthy growth and development, according to a global report released today.

26 Nov 2018

Children with obesity receive good help in primary care

Children treated for obesity in primary or outpatient care have a relatively good chance of fending off weight problems over the next few years as well, a study published in Acta Paediatrica shows.

26 Nov 2018

Diabetes on the rise and insulin production may soon become inadequate

Diabetes affects millions of people and is currently one of the most prevalent and dreaded non-communicable conditions.

23 Nov 2018

Mental health disorders on the rise among youngsters says report

A new report has shown that one fifth of all girls aged between 17 and 19 years and a tenth of boys in the same age group in England are suicidal or have tried to harm themselves.

23 Nov 2018

Prebiotic supplement may be effective alternative to reduce GI disturbances in autistic children

Diets free from gluten and casein are often recommended as a way to reduce gastrointestinal (GI) problems in children with autistic spectrum disorders.

22 Nov 2018

Research shows link between immune responses and environmental exposures early in life

The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased significantly over the last decades, creating substantial financial and societal burdens. Due to this, researchers are trying to discover new approaches to the prevention and treatment of these diseases.

22 Nov 2018

Teens who sit down for family dinners more likely to have healthier eating habits

A new University of Guelph study has revealed teenagers and young adults who sit down for family dinners - regardless of how well the family unit manages daily routines, communicates and connects emotionally - are more likely to have healthier eating habits than if they graze or fend for themselves at suppertime.

21 Nov 2018

Child Health News

New therapeutic drug monitoring service could benefit children with cancer

Researchers investigate new approach to diagnosing respiratory condition in children

Researchers discover first common genetic risk factors associated with ADHD

One twin’s difficult birth puts a project designed to reduce C-sections to the test

Banning junk food ads to combat childhood obesity

The fourth European Perinatal Health Report focuses on health of newborn babies, mothers

Cannabis use among teens does not appear to lead to greater conduct problems, study finds

Parents who force kids to apologize before they are truly sorry may do more harm than good

Reducing childhood obesity could lower burden of pediatric asthma

Robots could help improve social skills of children with ASD

Global report highlights how the changing world is affecting children's physical activity levels

Children with obesity receive good help in primary care

Diabetes on the rise and insulin production may soon become inadequate

Mental health disorders on the rise among youngsters says report

Prebiotic supplement may be effective alternative to reduce GI disturbances in autistic children

Research shows link between immune responses and environmental exposures early in life

Teens who sit down for family dinners more likely to have healthier eating habits

Outdoor air pollution linked to intellectual disabilities in children

UH pharmaceutical scientist developing new drug to treat children with rare genetic disorder

Sugary drinks may be addictive and are harmful to health, study suggests

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

Latest News