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Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women tied to children's neurobehavioral problems

Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women are linked to increased odds of their children exhibiting neurobehavioral problems at age 3, according to a new study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher.

20 May 2024

Parents struggle to monitor teens' caffeine intake, national poll reveals

A quarter of parents report that caffeine is basically part of their teen's daily life, according to a national poll.

20 May 2024

Extreme heat events linked to higher odds of children's asthma hospital visits

For children seeking care at a California urban pediatric health center, extreme heat events were associated with increased asthma hospital visits, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.

20 May 2024

Body fat percentage beats BMI in predicting obesity-related health risks, study says

A study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that body fat percentage (%BF) thresholds are more accurate than BMI for predicting obesity-related health conditions, suggesting new standards for defining overweight and obesity.

19 May 2024

Stress workshop in UK schools significantly improves mental health of teenagers

The BESST study in The Lancet found that brief cognitive behavioral therapy workshops for stress in UK adolescents showed clinical and cost-effectiveness at six months, compared to standard treatment.

19 May 2024

Comprehensive cost and utilization of commercial CAR-T therapy in pediatric B-ALL patients

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on April 25, 2024, entitled, "The price of hope: CAR-T therapy in pediatric leukemia."

17 May 2024

Study reveals lung vascular differences in growth-restricted fetuses

If during a pregnancy a fetus grows below normal thresholds, at each week of gestation there is an increased risk that some of its organs may not develop properly, which can adversely affect the baby's health after birth.

17 May 2024

UVA develops big data tool to combat childhood diarrhea

University of Virginia researchers are developing a flexible online tool for navigating information used in the fight to save children from deadly diarrheal diseases by identifying transmission hotspots and accelerating the deployment of treatments and new vaccines.

17 May 2024

Study links high social media use to increased smoking and vaping among youth

The use of social media platforms and cigarette smoking and vaping risk among young individuals.

17 May 2024

Study shows impact of primary health care in reducing child mortality in Latin America

The implementation of primary health care (PHC) over the last two decades has prevented more than 300,000 child deaths in four Latin American countries, and could prevent more than 140,000 by 2030 in a scenario of economic crisis.

16 May 2024

High social media use linked to increased smoking and vaping in youth

The more time spent on social media, the greater the likelihood that children and young people will both smoke and/or vape, suggests research published online in the respiratory journal Thorax.

16 May 2024

USC researcher receives $3.1M to study early brain development in babies born to diabetic mothers

It has long been understood that pregnant women with diabetes are more likely to have children with obesity than women who do not have diabetes during pregnancy.

16 May 2024

Study examines the ecological sustainability of children's and young people's diets

A study by researchers at the University of Bonn examines the ecological sustainability of children's and young people's diets.

16 May 2024

Study demonstrates link between disrupted developmental dopamine signaling and ASD

Recent evidence suggests that dopamine plays a crucial role in neural development. In a novel study, investigators demonstrated the link between disrupted developmental dopamine signaling and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

16 May 2024

Physical activity can be beneficial for cognitive development of children with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can impact many common childhood milestones and cognitive processes, such as decision-making, inhibitory control, language development, and goal-setting. Studies by University of Rhode Island kinesiology Assistant Professor Nicole Logan have shown that physical activity can be beneficial for the development of such cognitive processes, particularly in children who may have room to improve in those areas.

16 May 2024

Does internet use boost psychological well-being?

Study published in Technology, Mind, and Behavior found that internet access and use significantly predict higher psychological well-being, with over 96% of cases showing improved well-being associated with higher internet access and use.

15 May 2024

RoboCA3T: A novel robot-inspired computer-assisted adaptive autism therapy

A new study published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning introduces a novel Robot-Inspired Computer-Assisted Adaptive Autism Therapy (RoboCA3T) that leverages the natural affinity of children with autism spectrum disorder towards technology and robots.

15 May 2024

Scientists discover new insight into the genetic pathway of neuroblastoma

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Child Health News

Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women tied to children's neurobehavioral problems

Parents struggle to monitor teens' caffeine intake, national poll reveals

Extreme heat events linked to higher odds of children's asthma hospital visits

Body fat percentage beats BMI in predicting obesity-related health risks, study says

Stress workshop in UK schools significantly improves mental health of teenagers

Comprehensive cost and utilization of commercial CAR-T therapy in pediatric B-ALL patients

Study reveals lung vascular differences in growth-restricted fetuses

UVA develops big data tool to combat childhood diarrhea

Study links high social media use to increased smoking and vaping among youth

Study shows impact of primary health care in reducing child mortality in Latin America

High social media use linked to increased smoking and vaping in youth

USC researcher receives $3.1M to study early brain development in babies born to diabetic mothers

Study examines the ecological sustainability of children's and young people's diets

Study demonstrates link between disrupted developmental dopamine signaling and ASD

Physical activity can be beneficial for cognitive development of children with ADHD

Does internet use boost psychological well-being?

RoboCA3T: A novel robot-inspired computer-assisted adaptive autism therapy

Scientists discover new insight into the genetic pathway of neuroblastoma

Research quantifies impact of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy

After a child’s death, California weighs rules for phys ed during extreme weather

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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