Prenatal exposure to phthalates may affect infants' health

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are used in plastics and as food additives. A recent study inEnvironmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Updated on: February 24,2024

Prenatal exposure to phthalates may affect infants' health

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are used in plastics and as food additives. A recent study inEnvironmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Updated on:February 24,2024

Simple nasal spray shown to significantly reduce snoring and breathing difficulties in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteA simple nasal spray significantly reduced snoring and breathing difficulties in children and halved the number needing to have their tonsils removed,

Updated on: March 11,2024

Simple nasal spray shown to significantly reduce snoring and breathing difficulties in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteA simple nasal spray significantly reduced snoring and breathing difficulties in children and halved the number needing to have their tonsils removed,

Updated on:March 11,2024

More children aged 8–17 trying to lose weight than a decade ago, including children of a healthy weight

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver a quarter (26.5%) of children reported trying to lose weight between 2015 and 2016, a 5% increase over 1997 and 1998, finds new resea

Updated on: April 02,2024

More children aged 8–17 trying to lose weight than a decade ago, including children of a healthy weight

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver a quarter (26.5%) of children reported trying to lose weight between 2015 and 2016, a 5% increase over 1997 and 1998, finds new resea

Updated on:April 02,2024

Spinal fluid sampling used to track treatment response in pediatric glioma

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganGlioma of the left parietal lobe. CT scan with contrast enhancement. Credit: Mikhail Kalinin/CC BY-SA 3.0Treatment for glioma has long relied on MRI imaging

Updated on: February 27,2024

Spinal fluid sampling used to track treatment response in pediatric glioma

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganGlioma of the left parietal lobe. CT scan with contrast enhancement. Credit: Mikhail Kalinin/CC BY-SA 3.0Treatment for glioma has long relied on MRI imaging

Updated on:February 27,2024

Proportion of outpatient pediatric visits with anxiety up over time

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients, the proportion of outpatient visits with a diagnosis of anxiety increased over time from 2006 to 2018, but the proportion with any therapy decreased, according

Updated on: June 15,2024

Proportion of outpatient pediatric visits with anxiety up over time

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients, the proportion of outpatient visits with a diagnosis of anxiety increased over time from 2006 to 2018, but the proportion with any therapy decreased, according

Updated on:June 15,2024

Exercise intervention evaluated in young cancer patients

The Yo-Yo AD, an intermittent recovery test, can be used to assess the impact of a precision-based exercise intervention among children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic malignancies, ac

Updated on: February 27,2024

Exercise intervention evaluated in young cancer patients

The Yo-Yo AD, an intermittent recovery test, can be used to assess the impact of a precision-based exercise intervention among children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic malignancies, ac

Updated on:February 27,2024

Pandemic lockdowns led to food insecurity and other evidence of risk for adolescents

by George Washington UniversityAuthors’ analysis of data from the Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) program. NOTES The difference-in-differences regression specification is in equati

Updated on: April 17,2024

Pandemic lockdowns led to food insecurity and other evidence of risk for adolescents

by George Washington UniversityAuthors’ analysis of data from the Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) program. NOTES The difference-in-differences regression specification is in equati

Updated on:April 17,2024

A 30-year study links childhood obesity and fitness to midlife cognition

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe world's first study of the impact of childhood fitness and obesity on cognition in middle age, followed over 1200 people who were children in

Updated on: April 20,2024

A 30-year study links childhood obesity and fitness to midlife cognition

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe world's first study of the impact of childhood fitness and obesity on cognition in middle age, followed over 1200 people who were children in

Updated on:April 20,2024

Significant gaps and inequalities in the provision of specialist child weight management services in England

by University of BristolService provision according to catchment area characteristics of acute NHS trust. Credit:BMJ Open(2022). DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061971Over three quarters of

Updated on: March 26,2024

Significant gaps and inequalities in the provision of specialist child weight management services in England

by University of BristolService provision according to catchment area characteristics of acute NHS trust. Credit:BMJ Open(2022). DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061971Over three quarters of

Updated on:March 26,2024

Difficulty swallowing, allergies in children and young adults: It could be eosinophilic esophagitis

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren and young adults with allergies or eczema who have difficulty swallowing may have eosinophilic esophagitis. A rev

Updated on: March 07,2024

Difficulty swallowing, allergies in children and young adults: It could be eosinophilic esophagitis

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren and young adults with allergies or eczema who have difficulty swallowing may have eosinophilic esophagitis. A rev

Updated on:March 07,2024

Study reveals reluctance among New York City parents to vaccinate young children for COVID-19

by CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health PolicyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost 40% of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young children for COVID-19, according to

Updated on: February 28,2024

Study reveals reluctance among New York City parents to vaccinate young children for COVID-19

by CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health PolicyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost 40% of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young children for COVID-19, according to

Updated on:February 28,2024

Study finds link to unclean cooking fuels and developmental delays in children

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit:Environmental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116528Just about everyone knows that cigarette smoke is bad for babies. Should c

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study finds link to unclean cooking fuels and developmental delays in children

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit:Environmental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116528Just about everyone knows that cigarette smoke is bad for babies. Should c

Updated on:May 08,2024