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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
Small measures can be a big help for children of mothers with depression

Small measures can be a big help for children of mothers with depression

by Uppsala UniversitySocial environment moderates the impact of maternal mental health on infant cognition (measured as attention regulation). Results from a study made in Bhutan headed by Uppsal

Small measures can be a big help for children of mothers with depression

by Uppsala UniversitySocial environment moderates the impact of maternal mental health on infant cognition (measured as attention regulation). Results from a study made in Bhutan headed by Uppsal
Study shows children with private insurance more likely to outgrow food allergies

Study shows children with private insurance more likely to outgrow food allergies

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome children will outgrow a food allergy, but how this happens is not well understood. A new study being p

Study shows children with private insurance more likely to outgrow food allergies

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome children will outgrow a food allergy, but how this happens is not well understood. A new study being p
Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy leads to more children being able to walk at two years post diagnosis

Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy leads to more children being able to walk at two years post diagnosis

by LancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborn screening (NBS) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), when combined with early treatment, results in better movement ability in affected children,

Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy leads to more children being able to walk at two years post diagnosis

by LancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborn screening (NBS) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), when combined with early treatment, results in better movement ability in affected children,
High levels of PFAS detected in school uniforms

High levels of PFAS detected in school uniforms

by Green Science Policy InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of schoolchildren in the U.S. and Canada are exposed to potentially harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (P

High levels of PFAS detected in school uniforms

by Green Science Policy InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of schoolchildren in the U.S. and Canada are exposed to potentially harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (P
Correctly classifying coughs with machine learning

Correctly classifying coughs with machine learning

by Singapore University of Technology and DesignBidirectional Long-Short-Term Memory can use cough sounds to distinguish sick from healthy children, paving the way for preliminary screening. Cred

Correctly classifying coughs with machine learning

by Singapore University of Technology and DesignBidirectional Long-Short-Term Memory can use cough sounds to distinguish sick from healthy children, paving the way for preliminary screening. Cred
Study identifies emerging illnesses from COVID-19 in children

Study identifies emerging illnesses from COVID-19 in children

by National Jewish HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA National Jewish Health led study finds that children who develop shortness of breath after COVID-19 infection have evidence of peripher

Study identifies emerging illnesses from COVID-19 in children

by National Jewish HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA National Jewish Health led study finds that children who develop shortness of breath after COVID-19 infection have evidence of peripher
Identification of tunnels connecting neurons in the developing brain

Identification of tunnels connecting neurons in the developing brain

by Pasteur InstituteExample of 3D imaging of segmented granule cells shown in green and orange, with nuclei in blue and purple respectively, and mitochondria in yellow. A thin connection can be s

Identification of tunnels connecting neurons in the developing brain

by Pasteur InstituteExample of 3D imaging of segmented granule cells shown in green and orange, with nuclei in blue and purple respectively, and mitochondria in yellow. A thin connection can be s
Call to end harmful marketing after study reveals children's exposure

Call to end harmful marketing after study reveals children's exposure

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food is urgently needed to protect children from harm, according to new Universit

Call to end harmful marketing after study reveals children's exposure

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food is urgently needed to protect children from harm, according to new Universit
Brief admissions by self-referral can help adolescents with self-harming or suicidal behavior

Brief admissions by self-referral can help adolescents with self-harming or suicidal behavior

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGaining access to brief admission by self-referral reduced the need for emergency care in adolescents with severe self-harm. The method has prev

Brief admissions by self-referral can help adolescents with self-harming or suicidal behavior

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGaining access to brief admission by self-referral reduced the need for emergency care in adolescents with severe self-harm. The method has prev
How COVID-19 increases challenges for youth with ADHD

How COVID-19 increases challenges for youth with ADHD

by Emily Collins,Lehigh UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to their peers, youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to experience significant impairmen

How COVID-19 increases challenges for youth with ADHD

by Emily Collins,Lehigh UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to their peers, youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to experience significant impairmen
Brain stimulation may facilitate rehabilitation of children with arthrogryposis

Brain stimulation may facilitate rehabilitation of children with arthrogryposis

by National Research University Higher School of EconomicsA patient performing a right elbow flexion task in the Elekta Neuromag system. The task of the patient was to bring their hand toward their mo

Brain stimulation may facilitate rehabilitation of children with arthrogryposis

by National Research University Higher School of EconomicsA patient performing a right elbow flexion task in the Elekta Neuromag system. The task of the patient was to bring their hand toward their mo