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Childhood obesity linked with mother's unhealthy diet before pregnancy

Childhood obesity linked with mother's unhealthy diet before pregnancy

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of Southampton shows supporting women to eat a healthy diet pre-pregnancy could reduce risk of obe

Childhood obesity linked with mother's unhealthy diet before pregnancy

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of Southampton shows supporting women to eat a healthy diet pre-pregnancy could reduce risk of obe
We must not rush to implement new genetic screening programs, experts warn

We must not rush to implement new genetic screening programs, experts warn

by Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is a danger that population genetic screening programs may be introduced without the necessary scrutiny and rigor that is usu

We must not rush to implement new genetic screening programs, experts warn

by Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is a danger that population genetic screening programs may be introduced without the necessary scrutiny and rigor that is usu
Covering your baby's stroller with a dry cloth can increase the temperature by almost 4 degrees. What to do instead

Covering your baby's stroller with a dry cloth can increase the temperature by almost 4 degrees. What to do instead

by James Smallcombe, Mohammad Fauzan Bin Maideen and Ollie Jay,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWe like to think of babies as tiny versions of ourselves. But babies aren't simply mi

Covering your baby's stroller with a dry cloth can increase the temperature by almost 4 degrees. What to do instead

by James Smallcombe, Mohammad Fauzan Bin Maideen and Ollie Jay,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWe like to think of babies as tiny versions of ourselves. But babies aren't simply mi
Incidence of COVID-19 was eight times higher in unvaccinated vs. vaccinated students

Incidence of COVID-19 was eight times higher in unvaccinated vs. vaccinated students

by Elizabeth McCamic,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnvaccinated students had eight times the incidence of COVID-19 infection compared to vaccinated students in a North Carolina

Incidence of COVID-19 was eight times higher in unvaccinated vs. vaccinated students

by Elizabeth McCamic,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnvaccinated students had eight times the incidence of COVID-19 infection compared to vaccinated students in a North Carolina
Study links blue light from smartphones or tablets to early puberty

Study links blue light from smartphones or tablets to early puberty

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure to blue light, like that from smartphones or tablets, may lead to early puberty in male rats, according to res

Study links blue light from smartphones or tablets to early puberty

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure to blue light, like that from smartphones or tablets, may lead to early puberty in male rats, according to res
Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonRare damaging de novo and maternally inherited X-linked variants among 73 trios. Analysis of 73 SUDP trios identified rare damaging de novo and ma

Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonRare damaging de novo and maternally inherited X-linked variants among 73 trios. Analysis of 73 SUDP trios identified rare damaging de novo and ma
By better predicting asthma risk, preventive treatments could bypass disease development

By better predicting asthma risk, preventive treatments could bypass disease development

by University of ArizonaRespiratory virus prevalence, baseline CBMC cell proportions, multi-omic data set overview. (A) Bar plot of viral agents detected from infectious NPAs taken during year on

By better predicting asthma risk, preventive treatments could bypass disease development

by University of ArizonaRespiratory virus prevalence, baseline CBMC cell proportions, multi-omic data set overview. (A) Bar plot of viral agents detected from infectious NPAs taken during year on
It only takes a bite of a marijuana edible to send a child to the hospital

It only takes a bite of a marijuana edible to send a child to the hospital

by Denise MannBrightly colored "edibles" can be tempting for young kids and are more widely available now that many U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use.Unfor

It only takes a bite of a marijuana edible to send a child to the hospital

by Denise MannBrightly colored "edibles" can be tempting for young kids and are more widely available now that many U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use.Unfor
Adolescent well-being improved by online contact with close friends, say researchers

Adolescent well-being improved by online contact with close friends, say researchers

by Cardiff UniversityFitted values of online communication with virtual friends by gender predicting mental well-being, 2019 Student Health And Well-being Survey. Credit:Child and Adolescen

Adolescent well-being improved by online contact with close friends, say researchers

by Cardiff UniversityFitted values of online communication with virtual friends by gender predicting mental well-being, 2019 Student Health And Well-being Survey. Credit:Child and Adolescen
Disney princesses can be good for a child's self-image, researchers suggest

Disney princesses can be good for a child's self-image, researchers suggest

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren have loved Disney princesses since "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" premiered in theaters in 1937. While this adorati

Disney princesses can be good for a child's self-image, researchers suggest

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren have loved Disney princesses since "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" premiered in theaters in 1937. While this adorati
Pain management techniques for young children

Pain management techniques for young children

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageLike it or not, bumps and bruises are an unavoidable part of childhood. But while no parent wants their child to feel pain, teaching chil

Pain management techniques for young children

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageLike it or not, bumps and bruises are an unavoidable part of childhood. But while no parent wants their child to feel pain, teaching chil
Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var

Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var