Studying cells to improve treatment for an aggressive childhood cancer

by Tessa Roy,University of MichiganCredit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.12.003New research is shedding light and potentially expanding options for patients living

Updated on: February 29,2024

Studying cells to improve treatment for an aggressive childhood cancer

by Tessa Roy,University of MichiganCredit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.12.003New research is shedding light and potentially expanding options for patients living

Updated on:February 29,2024

Genome sequencing nearly twice as effective as targeted test at diagnosing genetic disorders in infants

by Tufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new national study, led by researchers at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, has found whole genome sequencing (WGS) to be nearly twice as effective as

Updated on: March 25,2024

Genome sequencing nearly twice as effective as targeted test at diagnosing genetic disorders in infants

by Tufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new national study, led by researchers at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, has found whole genome sequencing (WGS) to be nearly twice as effective as

Updated on:March 25,2024

Study finds caregiver-child relationships improved after seven-session intervention

by UC DavisParent and child playing during PC-CARE session. Credit: UC Davis HealthOnly about 25 percent of children with challenging behaviors receive mental health treatment, and dropout rates

Updated on: May 11,2024

Study finds caregiver-child relationships improved after seven-session intervention

by UC DavisParent and child playing during PC-CARE session. Credit: UC Davis HealthOnly about 25 percent of children with challenging behaviors receive mental health treatment, and dropout rates

Updated on:May 11,2024

UK research shows the benefits of teaching pupils about mental health in the classroom

by Swansea UniversityChange in scores (post–pre) for KAMHS subscales for active and control groups. Error bars indicate 95% confidence intervals. Credit:BMC Public Health(2023). DOI:

Updated on: April 17,2024

UK research shows the benefits of teaching pupils about mental health in the classroom

by Swansea UniversityChange in scores (post–pre) for KAMHS subscales for active and control groups. Error bars indicate 95% confidence intervals. Credit:BMC Public Health(2023). DOI:

Updated on:April 17,2024

Pictorial warnings could reduce purchases of sugary drinks

by Public Library of SciencePhotographs of UNC Mini Mart during a trial evaluating graphic health warnings for sugary drinks. Credit: Hall MG et al., 2022, PLOS Computational Biology (CC BY 4.0,

Updated on: February 22,2024

Pictorial warnings could reduce purchases of sugary drinks

by Public Library of SciencePhotographs of UNC Mini Mart during a trial evaluating graphic health warnings for sugary drinks. Credit: Hall MG et al., 2022, PLOS Computational Biology (CC BY 4.0,

Updated on:February 22,2024

How autistic parents feel about breastfeeding and the support they receive

by Aimee Grant, Catrin Griffiths and Kathryn Williams,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSurprisingly little is still known about autism and breastfeeding. A few years ago,w

Updated on: March 21,2024

How autistic parents feel about breastfeeding and the support they receive

by Aimee Grant, Catrin Griffiths and Kathryn Williams,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSurprisingly little is still known about autism and breastfeeding. A few years ago,w

Updated on:March 21,2024

Children found to perform cognitive tasks faster on their own than with supervision

Updated on: April 23,2025

Children found to perform cognitive tasks faster on their own than with supervision

Updated on:April 23,2025

Infant gut microbes have their own circadian rhythm: Study finds diet has little impact on how the microbiome assembles

by Cell PressDiurnal rhythmicity of infant fecal microbiota and metabolites. Credit: Cell Host & Microbe/Heppner et al.Infant gut microbiomes oscillate with a circadian rhythm, even when they

Updated on: April 06,2024

Infant gut microbes have their own circadian rhythm: Study finds diet has little impact on how the microbiome assembles

by Cell PressDiurnal rhythmicity of infant fecal microbiota and metabolites. Credit: Cell Host & Microbe/Heppner et al.Infant gut microbiomes oscillate with a circadian rhythm, even when they

Updated on:April 06,2024

Young children found to do better at school if their dads read and play with them

by University of LeedsThe proportion of children who achieved a good level of achievement in the EYFSP or lower according to how often fathers read to them at home. Credit:What a difference

Updated on: March 10,2024

Young children found to do better at school if their dads read and play with them

by University of LeedsThe proportion of children who achieved a good level of achievement in the EYFSP or lower according to how often fathers read to them at home. Credit:What a difference

Updated on:March 10,2024

Incidence of eye injuries linked to nonpowder toy guns increasing

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of eye injuries associated with nonpowder guns seems to be increasing among children, and the mean age of patients with foam projectile blaster-associated injuries is dec

Updated on: April 07,2024

Incidence of eye injuries linked to nonpowder toy guns increasing

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of eye injuries associated with nonpowder guns seems to be increasing among children, and the mean age of patients with foam projectile blaster-associated injuries is dec

Updated on:April 07,2024

Global incidence of neonatal preterm birth decreasing overall

Although the incidence of preterm birth decreased globally from 1990 to 2019, increases have been observed in high sociodemographic index (SDI) regions, according to a study published online May 31 in

Updated on: June 26,2024

Global incidence of neonatal preterm birth decreasing overall

Although the incidence of preterm birth decreased globally from 1990 to 2019, increases have been observed in high sociodemographic index (SDI) regions, according to a study published online May 31 in

Updated on:June 26,2024

Successful intubations up with nasal high-flow therapy in neonates

For neonates undergoing endotracheal intubation, nasal high-flow therapy improves the likelihood of successful intubation on the first attempt, according to a study published in the April 28 issue of

Updated on: February 29,2024

Successful intubations up with nasal high-flow therapy in neonates

For neonates undergoing endotracheal intubation, nasal high-flow therapy improves the likelihood of successful intubation on the first attempt, according to a study published in the April 28 issue of

Updated on:February 29,2024