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Gene therapy offers hope for children with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy

Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) is a rare progressive, genetic brain disease that primarily presents in young boys, causing loss of neurological function and ultimately leading to early death.

9 Oct 2024

Coffee consumption during pregnancy not linked to children's neurodevelopmental difficulties

A University of Queensland-led study has failed to find any strong links between drinking coffee during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental difficulties in children, but researchers are advising expectant mothers to continue following medical guidelines on caffeine consumption.

9 Oct 2024

Major studies reveal improved treatment for children with Group 3 medulloblastoma

Vital research findings pointing to improved treatment for children with Group 3 medulloblastoma brain tumors have been revealed in two major studies published in the journal Neuro-Oncology.

9 Oct 2024

Outdoor play linked to lower obesity risk in children

New research published in Acta Paediatrica suggests that children who engage in outdoor play during their preschool years have a lower risk of developing obesity later in childhood.

9 Oct 2024

Placental changes may increase the risk of asthma and allergies in children

Changes in the placenta may increase the risk of children developing asthma and allergies, as shown in new research from örebro University.

8 Oct 2024

Heat stress impacts development of babies during critical early years

Exposure to high levels of heat may both impact the growth of fetuses during pregnancy and infants up to the age of two, a new analysis suggests.

8 Oct 2024

Relationship between intake of artificial sweeteners and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Researchers identify causal associations between artificial sweeteners and pregnancy outcomes.

8 Oct 2024

Study reveals osteochondritis risk in children undergoing knee surgery

Growing pains are common in maturing children, but sometimes this growth can be irregular and cause injury. Discoid lateral meniscus (DLM), a misshapen knee cartilage, is one such occurrence that can degenerate into osteochondritis dissecans, a joint disorder where the bone and joint begin to separate from the rest of the bones.

8 Oct 2024

SCD health disparities tied to community factors

A new study finds that preschool-aged children with sickle cell disease (SCD) who live in food deserts and have limited access to transportation are at greater risk for acute complications and hospitalizations, despite receiving free evidence-based therapy and social support, according to results published today in Blood Advances.

8 Oct 2024

Early bedtime boosts children's gut health by increasing beneficial bacteria

Study reveals that children who go to bed early have a more diverse and healthier gut microbiome compared to late sleepers, suggesting a link between sleep habits and gut health. It also highlights key metabolic pathways that differ between early and late sleepers.

8 Oct 2024

Study highlights urgent need for improved pediatric emergency preparedness

Most U.S. hospital emergency departments -; lacking staffing, training and equipment -; are not fully prepared to care for children.

7 Oct 2024

Yourgene Health and Genetix launch first local non-invasive prenatal testing service in Colombia

Yourgene Health (part of the Novacyt group of companies), a leading international molecular diagnostics group, has installed the first non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) workflow in Colombia at Genetix, a high-tech medical organization specialized in human genetic diagnosis.

From Yourgene Health 7 Oct 2024

Study reveals high effectiveness of flu vaccines in children but highlights challenges with certain subtypes

Study found that influenza vaccination is highly effective in preventing infection and hospitalization in children, though efficacy against certain subtypes like H3N2 remains limited due to small sample sizes.

6 Oct 2024

Study reveals bias in substance use screening for injured adolescents

Injured adolescents from marginalized groups treated at pediatric trauma centers are more likely to be tested for drugs and alcohol than white adolescents, even when accounting for injury severity, a study led by researchers at UCLA and Children's Hospital Los Angeles suggests.

4 Oct 2024

How physical activity and diet impact sleep in adolescents

Researchers review the impact of physical activity and diet on the duration and quality of sleep among adolescents.

4 Oct 2024

New research highlights ultra-processed food consumption in young children

Toddlers in the UK obtain nearly half (47%) of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and this rises to 59% by the age of seven, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

4 Oct 2024

Researchers probe environmental causes of preterm birth with $2.8M grant

A new grant will help Wayne State University researchers explore the links between bacterial infections, the environmental factors that increase their susceptibility and the risk of preterm birth.

4 Oct 2024

Early-life trauma increases pain, depression in final years, study finds

Repeating a school year, experiencing parental abuse or engaging in armed combat have far-reaching long-term effects. Lifetime trauma may even worsen end-of-life pain and discomfort, depression and loneliness.

4 Oct 2024

Research underlines the moral impermissibility of CGC/M unless medically necessary

Emphasizing children's rights over their own bodies should play a key role in protecting them against genital cutting and modification, a new study says.

4 Oct 2024

Study confirms flu vaccine effectiveness against A H1N1 in young children

A study published on Eurosurveillance has demonstrated that Spain's influenza vaccination campaign for children aged 6-59 months during the 2023/24 season was effective in preventing acute respiratory infections (ARI) and hospitalization, as vaccination was recommended for this age group at the national level for the first time.

4 Oct 2024