Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew federal studies co-authored by autism experts at Rutgers found that more children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since

Updated on: March 29,2024

Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew federal studies co-authored by autism experts at Rutgers found that more children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since

Updated on:March 29,2024

The power of human milk for infant health

byUniversity of Western AustraliaInfant immune response to its physiological food, breast milk. Credit:Immunological Reviews(2024). DOI: 10.1111/imr.13376Two open-access reviews by a

Updated on: November 24,2024

The power of human milk for infant health

byUniversity of Western AustraliaInfant immune response to its physiological food, breast milk. Credit:Immunological Reviews(2024). DOI: 10.1111/imr.13376Two open-access reviews by a

Updated on:November 24,2024

US surgeon general report warns of mental health crisis hitting youth

(HealthDay)—The pandemic has intensified mental health struggles that were already widespread among American teens, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned Tuesday.The pandemic and other major is

Updated on: February 20,2024

US surgeon general report warns of mental health crisis hitting youth

(HealthDay)—The pandemic has intensified mental health struggles that were already widespread among American teens, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned Tuesday.The pandemic and other major is

Updated on:February 20,2024

Human organ chip research shows a malaria drug treatment could save babies' lives

by Lindsay Brownell,Harvard UniversityEffect of nutritional deficiency and SP treatment on adult female Intestine Chip. (a) A schematic cross-sectional view of the duodenal organoid-derived Inte

Updated on: December 28,2023

Human organ chip research shows a malaria drug treatment could save babies' lives

by Lindsay Brownell,Harvard UniversityEffect of nutritional deficiency and SP treatment on adult female Intestine Chip. (a) A schematic cross-sectional view of the duodenal organoid-derived Inte

Updated on:December 28,2023

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Updated on: June 15,2024

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Updated on:June 15,2024

Using AI to advance child development and learning

by Luke Auburn,University of RochesterUniversity of Rochester graduate student Yifan Li (left) and undergraduate Wenyao Gao '26 test the Tabletop Interactive Play System (TIPS), which uses a

Updated on: November 21,2024

Using AI to advance child development and learning

by Luke Auburn,University of RochesterUniversity of Rochester graduate student Yifan Li (left) and undergraduate Wenyao Gao '26 test the Tabletop Interactive Play System (TIPS), which uses a

Updated on:November 21,2024

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Updated on: July 10,2024

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Updated on:July 10,2024

Study: 30-second single-leg stand better identifies post-concussive impairments in children and teens

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloGhazala Saleem, left, director of the Brain Function and Recovery Lab at the University at Buffalo, examines how brain injuries can affect balance, posture

Updated on: February 22,2024

Study: 30-second single-leg stand better identifies post-concussive impairments in children and teens

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloGhazala Saleem, left, director of the Brain Function and Recovery Lab at the University at Buffalo, examines how brain injuries can affect balance, posture

Updated on:February 22,2024

New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyInfasurf is a currently available animal-derived lung surfactant formulation. Credit: ONY Biotech, onybiotech.comScientists have develope

Updated on: March 28,2024

New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyInfasurf is a currently available animal-derived lung surfactant formulation. Credit: ONY Biotech, onybiotech.comScientists have develope

Updated on:March 28,2024

New study seeks hereditary causes of childhood cancer

byKarolinska InstitutetOverview of study design and study cohort. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health—Europe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.100881Follow-up and treatment of children

Updated on: April 28,2024

New study seeks hereditary causes of childhood cancer

byKarolinska InstitutetOverview of study design and study cohort. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health—Europe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.100881Follow-up and treatment of children

Updated on:April 28,2024

The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents

by Andrew Jessop,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA video of 19-month-old Orla from Liverpoolhas gone viral, reaching more than 19 million views on TikTok. In the clip, babysitter

Updated on: July 05,2024

The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents

by Andrew Jessop,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA video of 19-month-old Orla from Liverpoolhas gone viral, reaching more than 19 million views on TikTok. In the clip, babysitter

Updated on:July 05,2024

Pediatrician explains why co-viewing is important

by Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost parents I meet these days worry about what their kids do online. After all, it can be hard to

Updated on: March 27,2024

Pediatrician explains why co-viewing is important

by Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost parents I meet these days worry about what their kids do online. After all, it can be hard to

Updated on:March 27,2024