Maternal exercise shapes early yolk sac growth, varies with baby's sex
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 Sleepwalking: A neuroscientific exploration of midnight roamingSleepwalking: A neuroscientific exploration of midnight roaming
 
Sleepwalking happens when an individual moves significantly during a deep state of sleep. It is also known as somnambulism, and it is defined as a type of parasomnia in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders.
 
 
 Maternal exercise shapes early yolk sac growth, varies with baby's sexMaternal exercise shapes early yolk sac growth, varies with baby's sex
 
This study in Scientific Reports reveals that maternal physical activity impacts yolk sac development in early pregnancy, with effects varying based on gestational age and the sex of the embryo, underscoring the nuanced relationship between maternal behavior and embryonic growth.
 
   Association between infertility and autism spectrum disorder risk among childrenAssociation between infertility and autism spectrum disorder risk among children
 
The relationship between infertility and its treatments on autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
 
   New AI system achieves 98.5% accuracy in autism diagnosisNew AI system achieves 98.5% accuracy in autism diagnosis
 
A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) system that analyzes specialized MRIs of the brain accurately diagnosed children between the ages of 24 and 48 months with autism at a 98.5% accuracy rate, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
 
 New research reveals early beginnings of self-awareness in babies
 
New research reveals early beginnings of self-awareness in babiesBabies as young as four months old can make sense of how their bodies interact with the space around them, according to new research from the University of Birmingham.
 
 
 Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues
 
Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issuesThe study reveals a significant presence of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's Black Belt region, linking well water consumption to increased pathogen detection and underscoring the need for improved sanitation infrastructure.
 
 
 A novel theoretical framework for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder
 
A novel theoretical framework for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorderThis study delves into the behavioral complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by introducing the rigid-autonomous phase sequence (RAPS) formation concept.
 
 
 Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient
 
Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patientA case report details a fatal neurologic disease in an immunocompromised toddler caused by pigeon avian paramyxovirus, underscoring the effectiveness of metagenomic testing in diagnosing complex infectious diseases.
 
 
 Study shows mother's milk proteins and carbs crucial for infant growth, fat less so
 
Study shows mother's milk proteins and carbs crucial for infant growth, fat less soSystematic review examines the impact of human milk macronutrients on infant growth, revealing that digestible carbohydrates increase infant weight and milk proteins correlate with increased infant length, while milk fat shows no consistent relationship with growth outcomes.
 
 
 Navigating the influencer landscape: The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents
 
Navigating the influencer landscape: The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescentsResearchers assess previous research on the impact of social media influencers on adolescent health.
 
 
 AI-based approach uncovers social patterns that impact child health outcomes
 
AI-based approach uncovers social patterns that impact child health outcomesA team led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine has used an AI-based approach to uncover underlying patterns among the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, termed social determinants of health (SDoH), and then linked each pattern to children's health outcomes.
 
 
 Non-invasive genetic test for fetal DNA sequencing developed
 
Non-invasive genetic test for fetal DNA sequencing developedA team of investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have developed a non-invasive genetic test that can screen the blood of pregnant individuals to survey all genes for fetal DNA sequence variants.
 
 
 MHRA extends the license of two cystic fibrosis drugs for children aged two to five years old
 
MHRA extends the license of two cystic fibrosis drugs for children aged two to five years oldThe Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (15 November 2023) extended the licence of the cystic fibrosis medicines Kaftrio (ivacaftor, tezacaftor and elexacaftor) and Kalydeco (ivacaftor) for children aged two to five years old.
 
 
 Empowering families: Innovative hands-on initiative enhances knowledge, preferences, and skills in seasonal vegetable preparation
 
Empowering families: Innovative hands-on initiative enhances knowledge, preferences, and skills in seasonal vegetable preparationResearchers discuss the development, implementation, and results of a hands-on program called Cooking With Seasons for Health.
 
 
 Breakthroughs in TB prevention offer hope for children
 
Breakthroughs in TB prevention offer hope for childrenTaking a common antibiotic could more than half the risk of children becoming sick with multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), according to findings presented this week at a conference on lung health.
 
 
 Genetic vulnerability of leukemia cells uncovered
 
Genetic vulnerability of leukemia cells uncoveredLeukemia is the most common type of cancer in children. Treatment involves intensive chemotherapy, which has severe side effects due to its non-specific mode of action.
 
 
 Innovative arts-literacy program shows promise in reducing youth depression and anxiety
 
Innovative arts-literacy program shows promise in reducing youth depression and anxietyA RCT to assess the efficacy of the Pre-Texts arts-literacy intervention in decreasing anxiety and depression among high school pupils.
 
 
 Study demonstrates prolonged persistence of enteroviruses on commonly encountered surfaces
 
Study demonstrates prolonged persistence of enteroviruses on commonly encountered surfacesHand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a contagious disease that mainly affects young children in the Asia-Pacific region.
 
 
 Drug for children with achondroplasia may help reduce chances of SIDS
 
Drug for children with achondroplasia may help reduce chances of SIDSA drug that boosts bone growth in children with the most common form of dwarfism, may also reduce their chances of sudden infant death syndrome, sleep apnea and needing surgery, according to a new study.