Children's Health - Apr 26, 2024 - Greenspace exposure boosts gut and skin microbiota health, study finds

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	Greenspace exposure boosts gut and skin microbiota health, study finds A systematic review in "Environmental International" found greenspace exposure enhances diversity and composition of gut and skin microbiota, but effects on oral, nasal, and ocular microbiota are unclear.

	Childhood trauma linked to higher rates of somatic symptoms, study finds Study explored the relationship between traumatic events and somatic symptoms among children and adolescents, finding a significant increase in somatic complaints such as stomach pain and headaches in those diagnosed with PTSD, particularly among those experiencing multiple traumas.

			Academic pressure linked to higher depression risk in teens A study in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health links academic achievement goals to increased risk of depression in adolescents, suggesting that the pressure to outperform peers may heighten depressive symptoms.

			Review: Facilitators and barriers to vaccination uptake in pregnancy Researchers from St George’s, University of London have identified key barriers to vaccine uptake for whooping cough, flu and Covid-19 in pregnant women, and outline recommendations for addressing vaccine hesitancy. The results are from the first review of its kind and published today in the journal PLOS ONE.

			Study highlights nutrition therapy's potential to manage gestational diabetes effectively Study investigates the effects of medical nutrition therapy on gestational diabetes mellitus, emphasizing the beneficial roles of specific dietary patterns and nutrient supplements in managing this condition effectively.

	New insights to optimize telehealth for diabetes care Grocery stores, airports and beaches aren't great places to have telehealth visits with your endocrinologist.

	Global warming intensifies stroke risk: Study links temperature swings to rising stroke burden worldwide Study found that non-optimal temperatures are responsible for over half a million stroke deaths globally in 2019, revealing significant variations in stroke burden due to temperature across different regions and demographic groups.

	Younger adults with atrial fibrillation face higher rates of heart failure and stroke The risk factor (RF) burden, clinical outcomes, and long-term survival among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) under 65 years of age.

	Study explores parents' struggle with children's avid eating behaviors Study investigates parental experiences and challenges in feeding preschoolers with avid eating behavior, highlighting strategies to foster healthy eating habits and prevent obesity.

	The Essential Program on Immunization is 50: Milestones, achievements, and future directions Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) partakes in World Immunization Week, a period of reflection, raising awareness, and future planning surrounding global action required to combat vaccine-preventable illness.1

	Excessive internet use plus lack of sleep, exercise linked to teen truancy and school absence Spending too much time online to the point of compulsion and the neglect of other necessary activities, plus not sleeping or exercising enough, are linked to a heightened risk of both truancy and school absence due to illness among teens, finds research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

	Study reveals increased risk of immune abnormalities in children of women with HIV Researchers have found that children of women with HIV infection have an increased risk of immune abnormalities following exposure to maternal HIV viremia, immune dysfunction, and co-infections during pregnancy.

	Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds Study examined closures of United States (US) schools due to 11 influenza seasons between 2011 and 2022.

	Meta-analysis reveals drivers of antibiotic resistance in infants A meta-analysis of genetic studies analyzing the microbiota (bacteria in the gut) of 1,275 infants from 10 countries finds that cesarean delivery and antibiotic use are driving the increase of antibiotic resistance genes load among infants, according to new research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April).

	Exclusionary practices in schools exacerbate challenging student behaviors Managing problematic student behavior is one of the most persistent, challenging, and controversial issues facing schools today. Yet despite best intentions to build a more inclusive and punitive-free education system, school suspensions and expulsions remain.

	Researchers identify key barriers and outline recommendations for vaccine uptake in pregnant women Researchers from St George's, University of London have identified key barriers to vaccine uptake for whooping cough, flu and Covid-19 in pregnant women, and outline recommendations for addressing vaccine hesitancy.

	Review finds link between active military service and women’s risk of having low birthweight babies Active military service may heighten a woman's risk of having a low birthweight baby, suggests a review of the available scientific evidence published online in the journal BMJ Military Health.

	Understanding measles and the role of vaccination With measles cases rising in Canada and internationally, it is important for clinicians to understand the disease and the role of vaccination against measles.

	Maternal grandmothers play crucial role in buffering grandchildren's adversity A study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland shows that investment by maternal grandmothers can improve the well-being of grandchildren who have faced adversities in life.