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Teen pregnancy may be associated with risk of premature mortality in early adulthood

The risk of early death beyond 12 years of age related to teenage pregnancies and gestational age.

15 Mar 2024

High-intensity exercise increases adiponectin concentrations in human breast milk

Although women have breastfed since the beginning of time, there is very little scientific research on how exercise affects breast milk.

14 Mar 2024

Study explores changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for young children

Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviors.

14 Mar 2024

Cedars-Sinai expert explains new treatment options for pediatric patients with sarcomas

Leo Mascarenhas, MD, MS, has an important message for parents whose children have been diagnosed with sarcoma, a type of cancer that develops in the bones or soft tissues.

14 Mar 2024

Viral infections contribute to more cases of intussusception in kids

Viral infections trigger more cases of intussusception, the common cause of bowel blockages in young children, than previously thought, according to a new study.

14 Mar 2024

Researchers find link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan have discovered a link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy.

14 Mar 2024

Δ-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol use among US teens climbs in states without regulation

Adolescent Δ8-THC use is notably high in the US, particularly in states without Δ8-THC regulations or marijuana legalization, emphasizing the need for enhanced policy and public health initiatives.

13 Mar 2024

Targeting a non-encoding stretch of RNA may shrink pediatric brain tumors in mice

Targeting a non-encoding stretch of RNA may help shrink tumors caused by an aggressive type of brain cancer in children, according to new research in mice reported March 8 in Cell Reports by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center investigators.

13 Mar 2024

Parental touch can relieve acute procedural pain in neonates and parents' anxiety

The Neuroimaging Group, at the Department of Paediatrics, in collaboration with Bliss, the charity for babies born premature or sick, has launched a new suite of information resources for parents of neonates, designed to make them feel more confident about being involved in the care of their babies.

13 Mar 2024

Multiple atmospheric pollutants may be triggering asthma symptoms among children

Exposure to several combinations of toxic atmospheric pollutants may be triggering asthma symptoms among children, a recent analysis suggests.

13 Mar 2024

Acute malnutrition raises risk of malaria treatment failure in young children

Children with acute malnutrition across Africa and Asia have a higher risk of treatment failure and malaria reinfection, even after being given the best currently available and recommended malaria treatment.

13 Mar 2024

Obesity in early childhood linked to higher rates of musculoskeletal consultations

The incidence of musculoskeletal consultations in children with obesity in a primary care setting.

13 Mar 2024

Obesity linked to increased musculoskeletal pain in school-age girls

Girls with obesity are more likely to experience pain in their bones, joints, muscles, ligaments or tendons compared with children with a healthy weight, according to research by Queen Mary University of London.

12 Mar 2024

Acetaminophen use in pregnancy linked to children's language delays

Increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy is associated with potential language development issues in children, emphasizing the need for caution and further research into its prenatal effects.

12 Mar 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to richer gut diversity, study finds

Study finds that the Mediterranean diet increases gut microbiota diversity in healthy individuals, offering insights into its health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health and reduced disease risk.

12 Mar 2024

Eating nuts during pregnancy may lessen children's peer problems, study suggests

Maternal nut consumption during pregnancy is associated with a reduced risk of peer problems in 5-year-old Japanese children, with no significant impact on other behavioral problems.

12 Mar 2024

Universal screening of congenital cytomegalovirus infection with pooled saliva tests

New study displays successful implementation of pooled saliva tests for universal screening of congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection.

12 Mar 2024

For infants born extremely preterm, redirection of care discussions occurred less often for Black and Hispanic infants

Whether the level of care they receive depends on the social status of the mother is a question recently explored in a study that appeared online in JAMA Pediatrics.

12 Mar 2024

Maternal obesity linked to liver cancer risk in offspring

Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major public health concern.

12 Mar 2024

Infant feeding practices, health and quality of life outcomes during the 2022 infant formula shortage

A recent study published in Nutrients examined infant formula use, difficulties, support resources, and potentially beneficial measures for the future in a sample of US parents.

12 Mar 2024

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Child Health News

Teen pregnancy may be associated with risk of premature mortality in early adulthood

High-intensity exercise increases adiponectin concentrations in human breast milk

Study explores changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for young children

Cedars-Sinai expert explains new treatment options for pediatric patients with sarcomas

Viral infections contribute to more cases of intussusception in kids

Researchers find link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy

Δ-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol use among US teens climbs in states without regulation

Targeting a non-encoding stretch of RNA may shrink pediatric brain tumors in mice

Parental touch can relieve acute procedural pain in neonates and parents' anxiety

Multiple atmospheric pollutants may be triggering asthma symptoms among children

Acute malnutrition raises risk of malaria treatment failure in young children

Obesity in early childhood linked to higher rates of musculoskeletal consultations

Obesity linked to increased musculoskeletal pain in school-age girls

Acetaminophen use in pregnancy linked to children's language delays

Mediterranean diet linked to richer gut diversity, study finds

Eating nuts during pregnancy may lessen children's peer problems, study suggests

Universal screening of congenital cytomegalovirus infection with pooled saliva tests

For infants born extremely preterm, redirection of care discussions occurred less often for Black and Hispanic infants

Maternal obesity linked to liver cancer risk in offspring

Infant feeding practices, health and quality of life outcomes during the 2022 infant formula shortage

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