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Pneumococcal vaccines could drastically reduce child deaths by 2030

Utilizing pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) could save almost 700,000 children's lives between the time of their introduction to the year 2030, according to a new modeling study. This would be equivalent to the average number of babies born in the UK each year.

16 Aug 2024

New poll highlights top reported challenges for kids in forming classroom connections

Building positive connections with teachers and peers in the classroom can be critical to the mental health and academic success of children and adolescents.

16 Aug 2024

Researchers receive $2.8 million grant to investigate Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

More than 3,400 Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths are reported annually in the United States, making it the country's biggest cause of death of infants from 1 month to 1 year old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

16 Aug 2024

Vaping linked to higher risk of cigarette smoking and drug use in teens, young adults

U.S. teens and young adults who vape are much more likely to start smoking cigarettes or to begin using cannabis or other drugs, a new University of Michigan study found.

16 Aug 2024

Researchers urge inclusion of marginalized groups to bridge bulimia nervosa treatment gaps

Researchers identified significant disparities in bulimia nervosa treatment, urging more inclusive research to address gaps in care for marginalized populations.

16 Aug 2024

Unusual surge in children's pneumonia cases in England linked to Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Study reveals a significant and prolonged rise in pneumonia-related emergency visits among children in England, driven primarily by Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections during the winter of 2023-24.

15 Aug 2024

Maternal heart rate variability tied to postpartum mental health and infant brain development, study reveals

Researchers find that lower maternal heart rate variability postpartum is linked to higher anxiety and depression, affecting both mother and infant neurophysiology.

14 Aug 2024

Study reveals a paradigm shift in the understanding of T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (St. Jude) and the Children's Oncology Group (COG) today announced a significant paradigm shift in the understanding of T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), an aggressive and high-risk form of cancer, to one frequently driven by genetic changes in non-coding portions of our DNA.

14 Aug 2024

Universal free school meals improve student health and participation

Systematic review found that Universal Free School Meal (UFSM) programs in the U.S. are linked to increased meal participation, reduced obesity, and fewer school suspensions, though evidence on other outcomes is limited.

14 Aug 2024

New study links sensorimotor features to cognitive abilities in toddlers with autism

A study published in the journal iScience has uncovered significant findings related to the early sensorimotor features and cognitive abilities of toddlers who are later diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

14 Aug 2024

Study highlights mismatch in child injury data from crashes

Researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found discrepancies between crash reports and hospital data that might paint an incomplete or inaccurate picture of how crashes impact the safety of child passengers.

14 Aug 2024

New tool shows promise for assessing neurobehavioral difficulties in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

A pilot study using a new screening tool shows promise for assessing neurobehavioral difficulties in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and improving quality of life for patients and their families.

14 Aug 2024

Study finds minimal impact of cesarean antibiotics on infant gut microbiome

Cesarean section recipients are usually given prophylactic antibiotics just before the procedure to prevent later infections at the surgical site.

14 Aug 2024

Kids who survived Super Bowl shooting are scared, suffering panic attacks and sleep problems

Six months after Gabriella Magers-Darger's legs were burned by sparks from a ricocheted bullet at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in February, the 14-year-old is ready to leave the past behind.

14 Aug 2024

Study reveals how salt-based nicotine and menthol flavors influence e-cigarette use in young adults

Study found that salt-based nicotine and menthol flavoring in e-cigarettes significantly increase nicotine levels and positive experiences among young adults, potentially heightening addiction risks.

14 Aug 2024

Preterm babies show diverse cognitive and behavioral patterns

About thirteen million babies each year are born prematurely, with preterm birth linked to increases in risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), problems with social development, and lower grades.

13 Aug 2024

Study reveals overlooked cognitive deficits in adults with documented childhood maltreatment

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and City University of New York suggests that the cognitive difficulties associated with childhood maltreatment, and particularly neglect, have been grossly underestimated in previous studies.

13 Aug 2024

Childhood sleep patterns may influence adolescent alcohol and marijuana use

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Child Health News

Pneumococcal vaccines could drastically reduce child deaths by 2030

New poll highlights top reported challenges for kids in forming classroom connections

Researchers receive $2.8 million grant to investigate Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Vaping linked to higher risk of cigarette smoking and drug use in teens, young adults

Researchers urge inclusion of marginalized groups to bridge bulimia nervosa treatment gaps

Unusual surge in children's pneumonia cases in England linked to Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Maternal heart rate variability tied to postpartum mental health and infant brain development, study reveals

Study reveals a paradigm shift in the understanding of T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Universal free school meals improve student health and participation

New study links sensorimotor features to cognitive abilities in toddlers with autism

Study highlights mismatch in child injury data from crashes

New tool shows promise for assessing neurobehavioral difficulties in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Study finds minimal impact of cesarean antibiotics on infant gut microbiome

Kids who survived Super Bowl shooting are scared, suffering panic attacks and sleep problems

Study reveals how salt-based nicotine and menthol flavors influence e-cigarette use in young adults

Preterm babies show diverse cognitive and behavioral patterns

Study reveals overlooked cognitive deficits in adults with documented childhood maltreatment

Childhood sleep patterns may influence adolescent alcohol and marijuana use

Are personality traits linked to psychiatric disorders? Genome-wide study reveals genetic connections

Scientists awarded $7.7 million grant to develop treatment for rare brain disorder

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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