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Study reveals slight increase in ADHD risk from prenatal cannabis exposure

A new study reveals nuanced findings on the neuropsychiatric risks of prenatal cannabis exposure. The research found a slight increase in the risk of ADHD and a heightened vulnerability to cannabis use in offspring.

3 Sep 2024

Research reveals impact of heatwaves on perinatal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa

Heatwaves in sub-Saharan Africa are predicted to become more common due to climate change. A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and others, published in Nature Medicine, reveals a worrying correlation between high temperatures in the final week of pregnancy and an increased risk of stillbirth and early neonatal mortality.

3 Sep 2024

Study links higher hair cortisol levels to greater behavioral problems in children

In a study within the INMA project and involving 11-year-olds, Ane Arregi, a member of the Basque Environmental Health Research Group of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), has concluded that greater behavioral problems are linked to higher hair cortisol levels.

3 Sep 2024

High depressive symptoms linked to increased e-cigarette use among Australian teens

A study on vaping behavior among Australian high school students has found those who reported severe depressive symptoms were over twice as likely to have tried e-cigarettes, compared to those reporting no depressive symptoms.

2 Sep 2024

Research finds particulate pollution during pregnancy may impact newborn kidney function

Research reveals that gestational exposure to air pollution increases cord blood cystatin C levels, indicating potential kidney function issues in newborns.

2 Sep 2024

Is semaglutide use during breastfeeding safe?

Researchers found no detectable levels of semaglutide in breast milk, suggesting minimal risk to breastfed infants, but highlighted the need for monitoring maternal nutrition and milk production.

2 Sep 2024

New study highlights potential of childhood immunization against HIV

Research at Weill Cornell Medicine suggests that childhood immunization against HIV could one day provide protection before risk of contracting this potentially fatal infection dramatically increases in adolescence.

30 Aug 2024

Finnish study shows 50% reduction in child deaths over 15 years

According to a study by researchers at the University of Oulu, the mortality rate among children and adolescents under the age of 16 dropped by 50 percent between 2005 and 2020.

30 Aug 2024

Tips for parents to safeguard children from online gaming risks

As online gaming becomes an increasingly popular pastime among children, parents continue to grow concerned about the potential risks and dangers their children may be facing.

30 Aug 2024

Smoking during pregnancy affects children’s academic achievement

Smoking harms almost every part of your body. But if you smoke when pregnant, the toxic chemicals in tobacco will also harm your unborn baby, with new research showing that it could lead to reduced academic outcomes at school.

30 Aug 2024

First-generation antihistamine drugs could increase seizure risk among young children

Research indicates first-generation antihistamines may elevate seizure risk in young children, highlighting the need for careful prescription practices.

30 Aug 2024

Youth soccer players need longer rest periods to prevent injury and ensure optimal recovery

Study reveals significant post-match declines in performance and muscle damage in elite youth soccer players, emphasizing the need for extended recovery periods beyond the commonly assumed 48 hours.

29 Aug 2024

Extreme heat puts children's health at risk, urging action on adaptation measures

Study highlights the severe health risks extreme heat poses to children, including increased preterm births, low birth weight, and respiratory issues, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. It emphasizes the need for adaptation measures to safeguard children's health in a warming world.

28 Aug 2024

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds associated with behavioral difficulties and autistic traits

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds - as measured by levels of gender-conforming play - may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study published August 28, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Marlene Stratmann of Karlstad University, Sweden, and colleagues.

28 Aug 2024

Study reveals misconceptions among professionals assessing dyslexia

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Study reveals slight increase in ADHD risk from prenatal cannabis exposure

Research reveals impact of heatwaves on perinatal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa

Study links higher hair cortisol levels to greater behavioral problems in children

High depressive symptoms linked to increased e-cigarette use among Australian teens

Research finds particulate pollution during pregnancy may impact newborn kidney function

Is semaglutide use during breastfeeding safe?

New study highlights potential of childhood immunization against HIV

Finnish study shows 50% reduction in child deaths over 15 years

Tips for parents to safeguard children from online gaming risks

Smoking during pregnancy affects children’s academic achievement

First-generation antihistamine drugs could increase seizure risk among young children

Youth soccer players need longer rest periods to prevent injury and ensure optimal recovery

Extreme heat puts children's health at risk, urging action on adaptation measures

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds associated with behavioral difficulties and autistic traits

Study reveals misconceptions among professionals assessing dyslexia

Alleviating anxiety: The role of music education in schools

Pediatric heart transplant waitlist fails to prioritize sickest patients, study shows

Study reveals increasing influence of non-cognitive skills on academic achievement from childhood to adolescence

High ultra-processed food consumption tied to rising BMI and fat mass in young children

Study identifies genetic cause of severe seizures in children

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