Carnitine intake is associated with better postnatal growth and larger brain size in very preterm infants

by University of Eastern FinlandSpearman rank correlations between mean serum concentrations of free carnitine (C0) and short-chain acylcarnitines (C2 and C3) at week 1, week 5, and TEA, and weig

Updated on: June 26,2024

Carnitine intake is associated with better postnatal growth and larger brain size in very preterm infants

by University of Eastern FinlandSpearman rank correlations between mean serum concentrations of free carnitine (C0) and short-chain acylcarnitines (C2 and C3) at week 1, week 5, and TEA, and weig

Updated on:June 26,2024

Study shows maternal diet could reduce childhood asthma risk

by QIMR BerghoferCredit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.03.002New research from QIMR Berghofer has shown that a high-fiber diet in breastfeeding mothers could potentially protec

Updated on: May 19,2024

Study shows maternal diet could reduce childhood asthma risk

by QIMR BerghoferCredit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.03.002New research from QIMR Berghofer has shown that a high-fiber diet in breastfeeding mothers could potentially protec

Updated on:May 19,2024

Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution

by George Washington UniversityNearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, according to a new study published today. Credit: Chris

Updated on: February 21,2024

Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution

by George Washington UniversityNearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, according to a new study published today. Credit: Chris

Updated on:February 21,2024

Off-road motorcycles put four times more kids in hospital than quad-bikes: Study

by University of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMotorcycles cause a far higher rate of injuries among children than quad bikes do, a study from UNSW Sydney and NeuRA has found, b

Updated on: April 24,2024

Off-road motorcycles put four times more kids in hospital than quad-bikes: Study

by University of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMotorcycles cause a far higher rate of injuries among children than quad bikes do, a study from UNSW Sydney and NeuRA has found, b

Updated on:April 24,2024

Bad air pollution days tied to longer pediatric asthma hospitalizations

by Lori SolomonAmbient particulate and ozone pollution is associated with longer hospital stays for pediatric asthma, according to a study published online June 13 in theJournal of Asthma.Jennif

Updated on: May 20,2024

Bad air pollution days tied to longer pediatric asthma hospitalizations

by Lori SolomonAmbient particulate and ozone pollution is associated with longer hospital stays for pediatric asthma, according to a study published online June 13 in theJournal of Asthma.Jennif

Updated on:May 20,2024

Top FDA official involved in baby formula debacle resigns

by Cara MurezA U.S. Food and Drug Administration official who has led the agency's food policy efforts since 2018 announced his resignation on Wednesday.Frank Yiannaswas also among the top o

Updated on: June 22,2024

Top FDA official involved in baby formula debacle resigns

by Cara MurezA U.S. Food and Drug Administration official who has led the agency's food policy efforts since 2018 announced his resignation on Wednesday.Frank Yiannaswas also among the top o

Updated on:June 22,2024

Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

by SciDev.NetBeing born in a city raises a baby’s risk of dying before attaining one month old. Credit: Wilhan José Gomes wjgomes from PixabayBabies born in cities are surprisingly at increased risk o

Updated on: February 21,2024

Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

by SciDev.NetBeing born in a city raises a baby’s risk of dying before attaining one month old. Credit: Wilhan José Gomes wjgomes from PixabayBabies born in cities are surprisingly at increased risk o

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study: 1996 to 2019 saw drop in mortality rate of infant offspring of teens

by Elana GotkineThe mortality rate of infants of teens decreased 16.7 percent from 1996 to 2019, with a significant decline across racial and ethnic and urbanization subgroups, according to a study pu

Updated on: May 20,2024

Study: 1996 to 2019 saw drop in mortality rate of infant offspring of teens

by Elana GotkineThe mortality rate of infants of teens decreased 16.7 percent from 1996 to 2019, with a significant decline across racial and ethnic and urbanization subgroups, according to a study pu

Updated on:May 20,2024

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

Poverty, crime linked to differences in newborns' brains

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of MedicineScanning the brains of newborns, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that maternal exposure to p

Updated on: February 27,2024

Poverty, crime linked to differences in newborns' brains

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of MedicineScanning the brains of newborns, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that maternal exposure to p

Updated on:February 27,2024

Long-term exposure to air pollution puts teenagers at risk of heart disease

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong-term exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of high blood pressure in teenagers, a new study has found.The review, publi

Updated on: March 23,2024

Long-term exposure to air pollution puts teenagers at risk of heart disease

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong-term exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of high blood pressure in teenagers, a new study has found.The review, publi

Updated on:March 23,2024

Problem-solving skills training may improve parental psychosocial outcomes

by Elana GotkineFor parents of children with chronic health conditions (CHCs), problem-solving skills training (PSST) is associated with improvement in parental, pediatric, and family psychosocial out

Updated on: February 29,2024

Problem-solving skills training may improve parental psychosocial outcomes

by Elana GotkineFor parents of children with chronic health conditions (CHCs), problem-solving skills training (PSST) is associated with improvement in parental, pediatric, and family psychosocial out

Updated on:February 29,2024