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Exposure to EDCs alters thyroid hormone signalling, early brain development in frog embryos

Findings published today provide evidence that exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) causes changes in thyroid hormone signalling, which disturbs brain development.

13 Mar 2017

UTHealth researchers receive $1.5 million to increase HPV vaccine rates among minority youth

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas has awarded $1.5 million to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health for a project designed to increase human papillomavirus vaccine rates among minority youth in medically underserved areas across Houston.

13 Mar 2017

Long-term use of ADHD medications may be linked to increase in growth-related costs

In a study that followed more than 500 children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into adulthood, extended use of stimulant medication was linked with suppressed adult height but not with reduced symptoms of ADHD.

13 Mar 2017

Mothers play key role in honour-based crime that is often unseen by police, research suggests

Mothers play a central role in honour-based crime yet this is often unrecognised by police and other agencies, potentially leaving victims at risk, new research suggests.

13 Mar 2017

Minimally invasive treatment can safely relieve pain in children with severe migraine

A minimally invasive treatment for migraine headaches used for adults is also proving to be a safe and effective treatment for children and teenagers, and only takes minutes for a child to feel relief, according to new research presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting last week.

13 Mar 2017

Study finds rise in nursery product-related injuries among young children

Parents of young children use nursery products daily but these products are associated with injury more often than you might think.

13 Mar 2017

Depression, alcohol and marijuana use may increase risk of using synthetic cannabinoids later

In the first prospective study of synthetic cannabinoids or SCs - the group of chemicals that mimic the effects of marijuana - researchers have found that symptoms of depression, drinking alcohol, or using marijuana was linked to an increased risk of SC use one year later.

13 Mar 2017

Research collaboration aims to increase understanding of infant head trauma

A research collaboration between Mississippi State University and Cardiff University in the United Kingdom aims to increase understanding of infant head trauma.

10 Mar 2017

Chronic exposure to childhood bullying may have lifelong health effects

Being bullied during childhood might have lifelong health effects related to chronic stress exposure--including an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in adulthood, according to a research review in the March/April issue of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry.

10 Mar 2017

Mite-proof covers may reduce severity of asthma exacerbations in allergic children

Bedcovers that form a barrier to house dust mites appear to reduce asthma flare-ups in children, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

From The University of Manchester 10 Mar 2017

New research reveals link between sickle cell trait and increased risk of developing kidney failure

New research indicates that being born with one copy of the sickle gene puts an individual at elevated risk for developing kidney failure requiring dialysis.

10 Mar 2017

Insufficient sleep in early childhood linked to attention, behavioral problems in later years

A study led by a Massachusetts General Hospital pediatrician finds that children ages 3 to 7 who don't get enough sleep are more likely to have problems with attention, emotional control and peer relationships in mid-childhood.

10 Mar 2017

Researchers find link between social behaviors among children and exposure to flame retardants

Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today.

10 Mar 2017

Researchers discover unexpected link between brain development and tumor invasion

Researchers from Turku Centre for Biotechnology have observed that a protein called SHANK prevents the spread of breast cancer cells to the surrounding tissue.

9 Mar 2017

Daily consumption of dairy products during pregnancy reduces risk of having low birth weight babies

A study led by the University of Granada has linked the consumption of dairy products (milk, fresh cheese, yogurt or cottage cheese) during pregnancy with a lower risk of having a low birth weight newborn.

9 Mar 2017

New study highlights exposure of infants to harmful pollutants during school drop-in hours

Babies in prams accompanying older siblings on the school run are twice as likely to be exposed to harmful air pollution in the morning than in the afternoon, a new study has found.

9 Mar 2017

Study finds decrease in sexual violence perpetration and victimization among high school students

University of Kentucky researchers have observed a significant reduction in sexual violence perpetration and victimization among Kentucky high school students, according to a recently published study on the "Green Dot" bystander intervention program.

9 Mar 2017

Factors contributing to childhood adiposity begin before birth, study shows

A new article, published in the journal BMC Medicine, reports the largest epigenome-wide association study to date that provides evidence that factors contributing to childhood adiposity (level of body fat) begin before birth and are influenced by mother’s lifestyle, and fetal genetic and epigenetic factors.

9 Mar 2017

Increase in minimum wage would reduce births by adolescent parents

A $1 increase in the minimum wage would likely reduce the U.S. adolescent birth rate by about 2 percent, according to new Indiana University research.

9 Mar 2017

WHO report: 1.7 million children die every year due to unhealthy environments

More than 1 in 4 deaths of children under 5 years are attributable to unhealthy environments. Every year, environmental risks – such as indoor and outdoor air pollution, second-hand smoke, unsafe water, lack of sanitation and inadequate hygiene – take the lives of 1.7 million children under 5 years, say two new World Health Organization reports.

9 Mar 2017

Child Health News

Exposure to EDCs alters thyroid hormone signalling, early brain development in frog embryos

UTHealth researchers receive $1.5 million to increase HPV vaccine rates among minority youth

Long-term use of ADHD medications may be linked to increase in growth-related costs

Mothers play key role in honour-based crime that is often unseen by police, research suggests

Minimally invasive treatment can safely relieve pain in children with severe migraine

Study finds rise in nursery product-related injuries among young children

Depression, alcohol and marijuana use may increase risk of using synthetic cannabinoids later

Research collaboration aims to increase understanding of infant head trauma

Chronic exposure to childhood bullying may have lifelong health effects

Mite-proof covers may reduce severity of asthma exacerbations in allergic children

New research reveals link between sickle cell trait and increased risk of developing kidney failure

Insufficient sleep in early childhood linked to attention, behavioral problems in later years

Researchers find link between social behaviors among children and exposure to flame retardants

Researchers discover unexpected link between brain development and tumor invasion

Daily consumption of dairy products during pregnancy reduces risk of having low birth weight babies

New study highlights exposure of infants to harmful pollutants during school drop-in hours

Study finds decrease in sexual violence perpetration and victimization among high school students

Factors contributing to childhood adiposity begin before birth, study shows

Increase in minimum wage would reduce births by adolescent parents

WHO report: 1.7 million children die every year due to unhealthy environments

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