A step closer to a treatment for fatal lung disease in babies

by University of EdinburghAMPK-α1/α2 deletion precipitates premature death. a Exemplar image of asection of pulmonary arterial media excised by laser microdissection. b Exemplar gels for qu

Updated on: April 10,2024

A step closer to a treatment for fatal lung disease in babies

by University of EdinburghAMPK-α1/α2 deletion precipitates premature death. a Exemplar image of asection of pulmonary arterial media excised by laser microdissection. b Exemplar gels for qu

Updated on:April 10,2024

Study finds COVID vaccinations were significantly protective for children

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with a pre-existing illness were at highest risk of severe illness or death due to a COVID-19 infection, but those who w

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study finds COVID vaccinations were significantly protective for children

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with a pre-existing illness were at highest risk of severe illness or death due to a COVID-19 infection, but those who w

Updated on:March 05,2024

1 in 5 children in care were self-harming and at risk of mental ill health during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA report published today sheds new light on the plight of children and young people in care in England during the COVID-19 pandemic, with

Updated on: February 27,2024

1 in 5 children in care were self-harming and at risk of mental ill health during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA report published today sheds new light on the plight of children and young people in care in England during the COVID-19 pandemic, with

Updated on:February 27,2024

New study reveals alarming trend of nicotine vaping among Canadian high school students

by Prabhjot Sohal,University of Western OntarioThe study explores the prevalence of past-month nicotine vaping, nicotine-free vaping and dual-use vaping with correlations to sociodemographic and

Updated on: April 20,2024

New study reveals alarming trend of nicotine vaping among Canadian high school students

by Prabhjot Sohal,University of Western OntarioThe study explores the prevalence of past-month nicotine vaping, nicotine-free vaping and dual-use vaping with correlations to sociodemographic and

Updated on:April 20,2024

Inconsistent sleep regulations in childcare could harm children's health

by Lou Bosshart,University of British ColumbiaA comparison of sleep policies and regulations for childcare centers across Canada. Credit: UBC Applied ScienceThousands of licensed childcare cente

Updated on: October 31,2024

Inconsistent sleep regulations in childcare could harm children's health

by Lou Bosshart,University of British ColumbiaA comparison of sleep policies and regulations for childcare centers across Canada. Credit: UBC Applied ScienceThousands of licensed childcare cente

Updated on:October 31,2024

Researchers: Our children are victims of road violence—we need to talk about the deadly norms of car use

by Hulya Gilbert and Marco te Brömmelstroet,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe deaths and injuries caused by car drivers are an everyday occurrence. This road violence has beco

Updated on: May 07,2024

Researchers: Our children are victims of road violence—we need to talk about the deadly norms of car use

by Hulya Gilbert and Marco te Brömmelstroet,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe deaths and injuries caused by car drivers are an everyday occurrence. This road violence has beco

Updated on:May 07,2024

The mental health of America's children is only getting worse

A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.The upshot: Anxiety, depression and behavioral problems ap

Updated on: February 24,2024

The mental health of America's children is only getting worse

A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.The upshot: Anxiety, depression and behavioral problems ap

Updated on:February 24,2024

Early detection is key to correcting childhood hearing loss. Know the signs

by Cara MurezEarly detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can't tell their parents or doctors exactly what's wrong.About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids

Updated on: March 25,2024

Early detection is key to correcting childhood hearing loss. Know the signs

by Cara MurezEarly detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can't tell their parents or doctors exactly what's wrong.About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids

Updated on:March 25,2024

Nasal spray a better alternative to injections for many children

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou have probably been there yourself.In theemergency room, on the ski slope or at the

Updated on: February 29,2024

Nasal spray a better alternative to injections for many children

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou have probably been there yourself.In theemergency room, on the ski slope or at the

Updated on:February 29,2024

Summer break weight gain is real, with Latino children especially at risk

by Lourdes Medrano, AHA News,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchool's out for the summer, and millions of children are home relaxing, working or frolicking in the

Updated on: June 17,2024

Summer break weight gain is real, with Latino children especially at risk

by Lourdes Medrano, AHA News,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchool's out for the summer, and millions of children are home relaxing, working or frolicking in the

Updated on:June 17,2024

Machine learning algorithm could offer urologists a 'crystal ball' for predicting VUR

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonWhat if pediatric urologists could draw on certain ultrasound findings to predict which patients are more likely to have vesicoureteral reflux

Updated on: April 06,2024

Machine learning algorithm could offer urologists a 'crystal ball' for predicting VUR

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonWhat if pediatric urologists could draw on certain ultrasound findings to predict which patients are more likely to have vesicoureteral reflux

Updated on:April 06,2024

Study: Flavored cigarette use by children overlooked

by University of StirlingCapsule cigarettes before (top) and after standardized packaging. Credit:Nicotine & Tobacco Research(2022). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntac040The widespread use of

Updated on: February 24,2024

Study: Flavored cigarette use by children overlooked

by University of StirlingCapsule cigarettes before (top) and after standardized packaging. Credit:Nicotine & Tobacco Research(2022). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntac040The widespread use of

Updated on:February 24,2024