Systematic review links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOutdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New

Updated on: October 17,2024

Systematic review links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOutdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New

Updated on:October 17,2024

Expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicElectron micrograph of negatively stained Parvovirus B19 in blood. Each virus particle is about 25 to 30nM in diameter. Credit: GrahamColm/CC BY 3.0Parvovirus B19 is the

Updated on: March 21,2024

Expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicElectron micrograph of negatively stained Parvovirus B19 in blood. Each virus particle is about 25 to 30nM in diameter. Credit: GrahamColm/CC BY 3.0Parvovirus B19 is the

Updated on:March 21,2024

From TV to TikTok, young people are exposed to gambling promotions everywhere, find researchers

by Simone McCarthy, Hannah Pitt and Samantha Thomas,The ConversationAdvertisement on a phone booth for The Lott’s Instant Scratch-Its. Credit: Simone McCarthy, Hannah Pitt and Samantha Thomas&qu

Updated on: May 05,2024

From TV to TikTok, young people are exposed to gambling promotions everywhere, find researchers

by Simone McCarthy, Hannah Pitt and Samantha Thomas,The ConversationAdvertisement on a phone booth for The Lott’s Instant Scratch-Its. Credit: Simone McCarthy, Hannah Pitt and Samantha Thomas&qu

Updated on:May 05,2024

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Updated on: June 15,2024

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Updated on:June 15,2024

Epigenetics: Can we change our genes? - BBC World Service

How can identical twins with identical genomes acquire different characteristics over their lifetimes?

Updated on: December 25,2024

Epigenetics: Can we change our genes? - BBC World Service

How can identical twins with identical genomes acquire different characteristics over their lifetimes?

Updated on:December 25,2024

World-first guidelines created to help prevent heart complications in children during cancer treatment

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteThe world's first international clinical guidelines to help prevent and treat heart complications in children undergoing cancer treatment have been

Updated on: January 04,2024

World-first guidelines created to help prevent heart complications in children during cancer treatment

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteThe world's first international clinical guidelines to help prevent and treat heart complications in children undergoing cancer treatment have been

Updated on:January 04,2024

Pediatrician explains why co-viewing is important

by Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost parents I meet these days worry about what their kids do online. After all, it can be hard to

Updated on: March 27,2024

Pediatrician explains why co-viewing is important

by Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost parents I meet these days worry about what their kids do online. After all, it can be hard to

Updated on:March 27,2024

Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew federal studies co-authored by autism experts at Rutgers found that more children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since

Updated on: March 29,2024

Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew federal studies co-authored by autism experts at Rutgers found that more children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since

Updated on:March 29,2024

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Updated on: July 10,2024

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Updated on:July 10,2024

Can they hear you now? Kids increasingly exposed to noise health risks via earbuds and headphones

by University of MichiganOnly half of parents share they've tried to limit their child's audio device usage. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Nation

Updated on: March 21,2024

Can they hear you now? Kids increasingly exposed to noise health risks via earbuds and headphones

by University of MichiganOnly half of parents share they've tried to limit their child's audio device usage. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Nation

Updated on:March 21,2024

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Canadian-led study has identified genes which may be partially responsible for the development of cerebral palsy.Cerebral pals

Updated on: March 30,2024

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Canadian-led study has identified genes which may be partially responsible for the development of cerebral palsy.Cerebral pals

Updated on:March 30,2024

'It's not fair!' Kids grumble and complain for a reason, here's how to handle it

by Marg Rogers, Cassy Dittman and Govind Krishnamoorthy,The ConversationWhen your child is complaining, they are trying to tell you something. Credit: Ketut Subiyanto/PexelsParents have no doubt

Updated on: March 23,2024

'It's not fair!' Kids grumble and complain for a reason, here's how to handle it

by Marg Rogers, Cassy Dittman and Govind Krishnamoorthy,The ConversationWhen your child is complaining, they are trying to tell you something. Credit: Ketut Subiyanto/PexelsParents have no doubt

Updated on:March 23,2024