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Untreated and overweight children may have worse asthma symptoms

Asthma affects almost 1 in 10 children in the U.S. and is a leading cause of emergency room visits and hospitalizations in preschoolers. According to new research from Duke Health and collaborators, symptoms may be worse for children ages 2 to 5 who are overweight.

19 Dec 2017

Children in Middle Eastern countries vulnerable to low vitamin D levels

A renowned UK skin clinic, which is attending Arab Health 2018, has warned against the dangers of insufficient Vitamin D levels amongst Middle Eastern children.

19 Dec 2017

Study explores posttraumatic stress, posttraumatic growth in children exposed to natural disaster

Posttraumatic stress symptoms—including symptoms such as intrusion, avoidance, negative thoughts and feelings, and hyperarousal—can arise among individuals exposed to natural disasters, yet positive psychological changes, such as posttraumatic growth, can also develop.

18 Dec 2017

Study shows vital role for maternally inherited gene in embryonic development

A new study indicates an essential role for a maternally inherited gene in embryonic development. The study found that zebrafish that failed to inherit specific genetic instructions from mom developed fatal defects earlier in development, even if the fish could make their own version of the gene.

18 Dec 2017

Children who experience abuse, adversity more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases in adulthood

Children and teens who are abused, witness violence, are bullied or face other adversities are more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases in adulthood, according to a new scientific statement by the American Heart Association published in the Association's journal Circulation.

18 Dec 2017

A guide to Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease, review released

A new review published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal provides guidance on Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID), a deadly and rare disease that is potentially curable if detected early.

18 Dec 2017

New review provides guidance to doctors who may treat infants with ‘bubble boy disease’

A new review provides guidance on a deadly, but rare, disease that is potentially curable if identified early. Severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID), known as the "bubble boy disease" in the 1970s, is treatable with a stem cell transplant, gene therapy and other treatments if identified at birth or soon after.

18 Dec 2017

Cell phones should be kept away from the body warn California health officials

Last week the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a guideline that would help the public reduce the radiation exposure from cell phones. The guidelines clearly state that cell phones need to be kept away from the body.

18 Dec 2017

Studies highlight potential of fMRI applications to detect, treat epilepsy in children

Functional magnetic resonance imaging has allowed researchers to map the memory functions that are often impaired within the brains of children with epilepsy.

15 Dec 2017

Exploitative adolescents may have more sexual partners, study finds

Adolescents who are willing to exploit others for personal gain are more likely to bully and have sex than those who score higher on a measure of honesty and humility.

15 Dec 2017

Higher blood sugar during first trimester of pregnancy increases child's risk of congenital heart defect

Higher blood sugar early in pregnancy raises the baby's risk of a congenital heart defect, even among mothers who do not have diabetes, according to a study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

15 Dec 2017

Coarse particulate matter exposure linked to increased asthma risk in children

Children exposed to coarse particulate matter may be more likely to develop asthma and to be treated in an ER or be hospitalized for the condition, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

15 Dec 2017

Timestrip technology helping to prevent missed vaccinations

A specially developed ‘smart indicator’ technology from Timestrip is being adopted in developing countries where missed vaccinations are common.

15 Dec 2017

Eating family meals together provides physical, mental health benefits for children

Children who routinely eat their meals together with their family are more likely to experience long-term physical and mental health benefits, a new Canadian study shows.

14 Dec 2017

Many food-induced anaphylaxis cases in children occur under adult supervision

At least a third of reactions in children with food-induced anaphylaxis to a known allergen occur under adult supervision, according to a new study led by AllerGen researchers in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta.

14 Dec 2017

Nutritional scientists call on Canadian government to impose stricter limits on unhealthy foods

University of Toronto nutritional scientists are leading a study with national experts calling on the Canadian government to outlaw junk food marketing to children, impose stricter limits on unhealthy nutrients added to foods, and impose a "sugary drink tax."

14 Dec 2017

Child Health News

Untreated and overweight children may have worse asthma symptoms

Children in Middle Eastern countries vulnerable to low vitamin D levels

Study explores posttraumatic stress, posttraumatic growth in children exposed to natural disaster

Study shows vital role for maternally inherited gene in embryonic development

Children who experience abuse, adversity more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases in adulthood

A guide to Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease, review released

New review provides guidance to doctors who may treat infants with ‘bubble boy disease’

Cell phones should be kept away from the body warn California health officials

Studies highlight potential of fMRI applications to detect, treat epilepsy in children

Exploitative adolescents may have more sexual partners, study finds

Higher blood sugar during first trimester of pregnancy increases child's risk of congenital heart defect

Coarse particulate matter exposure linked to increased asthma risk in children

Timestrip technology helping to prevent missed vaccinations

Eating family meals together provides physical, mental health benefits for children

Many food-induced anaphylaxis cases in children occur under adult supervision

Nutritional scientists call on Canadian government to impose stricter limits on unhealthy foods

Scientists explore effectiveness of action video games to combat dyslexia

Experience of reflex walking refines perception of biological motion during early infancy

Tips for buying safe toys during the holidays – and year-round

Studies reveal possibility for memory T cells to serve a dual purpose

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

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