1 in 5 children have levels of 'forever chemicals' above safety limits, finds study

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals found in everyday consumer products, including clothes, cosm

Updated on: April 18,2024

1 in 5 children have levels of 'forever chemicals' above safety limits, finds study

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals found in everyday consumer products, including clothes, cosm

Updated on:April 18,2024

Study shows impact of vitamin D, thyroid hormones on child development

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrenatal exposure to altered levels of vitamin D and/or thyroid hormones has the potential to impact child development

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study shows impact of vitamin D, thyroid hormones on child development

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrenatal exposure to altered levels of vitamin D and/or thyroid hormones has the potential to impact child development

Updated on:May 13,2024

Cesarean births not linked to increased risk of food allergy during infancy

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCesarean births are not linked to an increased risk of food allergy during the first year of life, according to a new

Updated on: July 01,2024

Cesarean births not linked to increased risk of food allergy during infancy

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCesarean births are not linked to an increased risk of food allergy during the first year of life, according to a new

Updated on:July 01,2024

Timing of childhood adversity is associated with unique epigenetic patterns in adolescents

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildhood adversity—circumstances that threaten a child's physical or psychological well-being—has long been associated with

Updated on: June 12,2024

Timing of childhood adversity is associated with unique epigenetic patterns in adolescents

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildhood adversity—circumstances that threaten a child's physical or psychological well-being—has long been associated with

Updated on:June 12,2024

Food insecurity associated with liver disease in teens

by American Association for the Study of Liver DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeens from low-income families experiencing food insecurity are developing the most common form of liver disease

Updated on: July 01,2024

Food insecurity associated with liver disease in teens

by American Association for the Study of Liver DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeens from low-income families experiencing food insecurity are developing the most common form of liver disease

Updated on:July 01,2024

Pandemic babies behind on communication at age 2, but other developmental areas remain unaffected, finds study

by Susan Byrne and Jonathan Hourihane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world changed for all of us when we were suddenly plunged into a pandemic in 2020. COVID sent us into a series

Updated on: May 13,2024

Pandemic babies behind on communication at age 2, but other developmental areas remain unaffected, finds study

by Susan Byrne and Jonathan Hourihane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world changed for all of us when we were suddenly plunged into a pandemic in 2020. COVID sent us into a series

Updated on:May 13,2024

Injury prevention program found to reduce parent-reported injuries in children

by Elana GotkineImplementation of The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP), designed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, results in a reduction in parent-reported injuries at well-child checks (WCCs),

Updated on: April 03,2024

Injury prevention program found to reduce parent-reported injuries in children

by Elana GotkineImplementation of The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP), designed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, results in a reduction in parent-reported injuries at well-child checks (WCCs),

Updated on:April 03,2024

Study: Bullied children more likely to have asthma

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with asthma are vulnerable to being bullied, but there is little research on whether being bullied might be associated

Updated on: February 28,2024

Study: Bullied children more likely to have asthma

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with asthma are vulnerable to being bullied, but there is little research on whether being bullied might be associated

Updated on:February 28,2024

Low-income kids use different brain function to ace achievement tests

by Yasmin Anwar,University of California - BerkeleyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common stereotype is that growing up poor can stunt brain development due to adverse environmental conditio

Updated on: February 20,2024

Low-income kids use different brain function to ace achievement tests

by Yasmin Anwar,University of California - BerkeleyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common stereotype is that growing up poor can stunt brain development due to adverse environmental conditio

Updated on:February 20,2024

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

Safely treating children with COVID-19 at home helps take burden off hospitals, suggests study

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with COVID-19 can be treated safely at home, helping to take the burden off the hospital system, according to

Updated on: April 18,2024

Safely treating children with COVID-19 at home helps take burden off hospitals, suggests study

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with COVID-19 can be treated safely at home, helping to take the burden off the hospital system, according to

Updated on:April 18,2024

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