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Dmrta2 gene mutation can lead to abnormal brain development in unborn babies

Researchers from Cardiff University and Université Libre de Bruxelles have identified how the function of a key gene significantly impacts nerve stem cell growth, and how it can lead to abnormal brain development in unborn babies if the system goes awry.

6 Jul 2017

Female survivors of childhood cancer have high risk for ovarian condition that causes infertility

About 11 percent of females who survive childhood cancer have an ovarian condition that leaves them at risk for infertility, weaker bones and frail health as young adults, according to research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

6 Jul 2017

Study shows how metamemory improves from childhood through adolescence

Being able to assess our own memories helps us to avoid errors and prompts us to collect more information to fill the gaps.

6 Jul 2017

Study reveals maternal beliefs and rules regarding child's television watching behavior

Watching television sometimes gets a bad rap--especially where children and screen time are concerned--but not all of it's deserved.

5 Jul 2017

Daily movement program has potential to boost children’s learning

Following a daily movement program can improve children's physical development levels and has the potential to boost their chances in the classroom, researchers from Loughborough University have found.

5 Jul 2017

New study shows link between marijuana use and psychotic-like experiences

Going from an occasional user of marijuana to a weekly or daily user increases an adolescent's risk of having recurrent psychotic-like experiences by 159%, according to a new Canadian study published today in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

5 Jul 2017

First systematic genomic analysis of patients with T-ALL may aid development of new therapies

A consortium including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Children's Oncology Group has performed an unprecedented genomic sequencing analysis of hundreds of patients with T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL).

4 Jul 2017

Report reveals differences in non-Hispanic black and white infant mortality rates in the US

The jama Pediatrics recently published new research on non-Hispanic black and white infants, the report analyzed the trends in overall and cause-specific infant mortality rates in the US population. According to a 2017 report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US infant mortality rates in the past 10 years have decreased by 15%.

4 Jul 2017

Research underscores how environments during infancy can cause inflammation in adulthood

New Northwestern University research underscores how environmental conditions early in development can cause inflammation in adulthood - an important risk factor for a wide range of diseases of aging, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and dementia.

4 Jul 2017

Study finds high levels of serotonin in blood of SIDS infants

Blood samples from infants who died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) had high levels of serotonin, a chemical that carries signals along and between nerves, according to a study funded in part by the National Institutes of Health.

4 Jul 2017

New research examines trends in infant mortality rates between non-Hispanic black and white babies

A new research letter published by JAMA Pediatrics examined trends in overall and cause-specific infant mortality rates between non-Hispanic black and white infants because infant mortality is an important indicator of population health.

4 Jul 2017

Review looks at pets as therapy for human psychological distress

There are more than a few anecdotal references of the usefulness of pet therapy for several disease conditions. In a new review of literature, Molly Crossman, a Yale University doctoral candidate, looked at all the scientific evidence there was on pets used in therapy for psychological stress.

3 Jul 2017

Cambridge scientists develop new method for growing and transplanting artificial bile ducts

Cambridge scientists have developed a new method for growing and transplanting artificial bile ducts that could in future be used to help treat liver disease in children, reducing the need for liver transplantation.

3 Jul 2017

Social media worries young girls into vaginal surgery, say doctors

Girls as young as nine are undergoing surgery to have their labia reduced due to insecurities stemming from social media and pornography, according to leading doctors.

3 Jul 2017

Potentially harmful nanoparticles found to be present in infant formula products

The study commissioned by Friends of the Earth (FoE) has found that six out of six infant formula samples tested contained nanoparticles, which are believed by FoE to be harmful. However the potential health risks of nanoparticles are disputed by others, who claim there is insufficient evidence to support this.

3 Jul 2017

Increase in male partner’s age associated with decline in cumulative live birth rate, study finds

A new study of IVF couples, conducted in the USA, finds the effects of the age of male partners in cumulative live birth outcomes. The results clearly state that there can be a significant reduction in the chances of live births owing to the increased age of the male partner, also seen with certain younger female age groups whose age has less potency on the effects.

3 Jul 2017

Child Health News

Dmrta2 gene mutation can lead to abnormal brain development in unborn babies

Female survivors of childhood cancer have high risk for ovarian condition that causes infertility

Study shows how metamemory improves from childhood through adolescence

Study reveals maternal beliefs and rules regarding child's television watching behavior

Daily movement program has potential to boost children’s learning

New study shows link between marijuana use and psychotic-like experiences

First systematic genomic analysis of patients with T-ALL may aid development of new therapies

Report reveals differences in non-Hispanic black and white infant mortality rates in the US

Research underscores how environments during infancy can cause inflammation in adulthood

Study finds high levels of serotonin in blood of SIDS infants

New research examines trends in infant mortality rates between non-Hispanic black and white babies

Review looks at pets as therapy for human psychological distress

Cambridge scientists develop new method for growing and transplanting artificial bile ducts

Social media worries young girls into vaginal surgery, say doctors

Potentially harmful nanoparticles found to be present in infant formula products

Increase in male partner’s age associated with decline in cumulative live birth rate, study finds

Research identifies main factors that influence low birth weight in Nepal

Researchers identify link between childhood psychiatric disorders and later risk of addictions

Prolonged breastfeeding linked to dental cavities in children

UAB clinical psychologist offers tips to avoid hot car deaths of children

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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