Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach

Updated on: March 23,2024

Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach

Updated on:March 23,2024

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre

Updated on: May 19,2024

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre

Updated on:May 19,2024

Researchers develop new method for measuring movement behavior in children with autism

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMotor imitation, or the ability to copy the physical behavior of others, is a critical part of cognitive and social dev

Updated on: February 21,2024

Researchers develop new method for measuring movement behavior in children with autism

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMotor imitation, or the ability to copy the physical behavior of others, is a critical part of cognitive and social dev

Updated on:February 21,2024

Heart defect diagnosis often comes too late—or not at all—for Latino infants, study finds

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants born to Latino, low-income or limited-English-speaking parents are more likely to be diagnosed later with congenital heart disease than white

Updated on: May 13,2024

Heart defect diagnosis often comes too late—or not at all—for Latino infants, study finds

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants born to Latino, low-income or limited-English-speaking parents are more likely to be diagnosed later with congenital heart disease than white

Updated on:May 13,2024

Quality of neighborhood residence in early life may be linked to obesity risk through adolescence

by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResidence in neighborhoods with higher opportunity or lower vulnerability in early life, especially at birth, may be associated

Updated on: March 26,2024

Quality of neighborhood residence in early life may be linked to obesity risk through adolescence

by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResidence in neighborhoods with higher opportunity or lower vulnerability in early life, especially at birth, may be associated

Updated on:March 26,2024

Use of melatonin linked to decreased self-harm in young people

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedical sleep treatment may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression, an observational study from Karolinska Institut

Updated on: June 22,2024

Use of melatonin linked to decreased self-harm in young people

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedical sleep treatment may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression, an observational study from Karolinska Institut

Updated on:June 22,2024

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S

Updated on:May 10,2024

Is research adequately assessing mental health interventions for children in low- and middle-income countries?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt is estimated that globally, mental disorders affect about one in seven children and adolescents aged 10–19 years. A recent analysis of published studies indica

Updated on: April 24,2024

Is research adequately assessing mental health interventions for children in low- and middle-income countries?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt is estimated that globally, mental disorders affect about one in seven children and adolescents aged 10–19 years. A recent analysis of published studies indica

Updated on:April 24,2024

Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisProposed scheme forN-glycan utilization by B. infantis Bg_2D9. Breakdown of glycosidic linkages by specific g

Updated on: February 28,2024

Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisProposed scheme forN-glycan utilization by B. infantis Bg_2D9. Breakdown of glycosidic linkages by specific g

Updated on:February 28,2024

Parents in the US had alarmingly high rates of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic

by Lucy (Kathleen) McGoron,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the mental health of kids and parents alike.I

Updated on: April 02,2024

Parents in the US had alarmingly high rates of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic

by Lucy (Kathleen) McGoron,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the mental health of kids and parents alike.I

Updated on:April 02,2024

Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early use of steroids seems not to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) for non-multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) COVID-19 in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3

Updated on: March 25,2024

Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early use of steroids seems not to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) for non-multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) COVID-19 in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3

Updated on:March 25,2024

Pediatricians offer 8 goals to parents to 'start the year strong'

by Robin FosterNew Year's resolutions often center on weight loss and personal lifestyle changes, but setting good parenting goals is also well worth the effort, pediatricians say."This is a

Updated on: February 29,2024

Pediatricians offer 8 goals to parents to 'start the year strong'

by Robin FosterNew Year's resolutions often center on weight loss and personal lifestyle changes, but setting good parenting goals is also well worth the effort, pediatricians say."This is a

Updated on:February 29,2024