1990 to 2019 saw decrease in global burden of childhood cancer

The global burden of childhood cancer has been decreasing since 1990, according to a study published online June 11 in theJournal of Advanced Research.Ying Wu, from the College of Medicine at Zh

Updated on: March 19,2024

1990 to 2019 saw decrease in global burden of childhood cancer

The global burden of childhood cancer has been decreasing since 1990, according to a study published online June 11 in theJournal of Advanced Research.Ying Wu, from the College of Medicine at Zh

Updated on:March 19,2024

Residential green space is associated with higher birth weight

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthMap of cohorts and number of participants involved in the study. Credit:Environment International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107648There

Updated on: March 21,2024

Residential green space is associated with higher birth weight

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthMap of cohorts and number of participants involved in the study. Credit:Environment International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107648There

Updated on:March 21,2024

Researchers define a 3-tiered molecular classification of pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFusion oncogenes, such as RET- and NTRK-gene fusions, are associated with more invasive pediatric thyroid cancers, corr

Updated on: February 21,2024

Researchers define a 3-tiered molecular classification of pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFusion oncogenes, such as RET- and NTRK-gene fusions, are associated with more invasive pediatric thyroid cancers, corr

Updated on:February 21,2024

COVID-19 vaccine protects kids and teens from severe illness

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults of a new multicenter study published in theNew England Journal of Medicinefound that va

Updated on: February 28,2024

COVID-19 vaccine protects kids and teens from severe illness

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults of a new multicenter study published in theNew England Journal of Medicinefound that va

Updated on:February 28,2024

Teens with access to firearms found to be at higher risk for suicide

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdolescents who had access to firearms had about 1.5 times higher odds for prior suicide attempt an

Updated on: May 10,2024

Teens with access to firearms found to be at higher risk for suicide

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdolescents who had access to firearms had about 1.5 times higher odds for prior suicide attempt an

Updated on:May 10,2024

Children as young as 10 are repeat self-harming, study finds

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imageThe risk of repeat self-harm in young people is highest in the first month after an initial self-harm hospital presentation.S

Updated on: March 08,2024

Children as young as 10 are repeat self-harming, study finds

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imageThe risk of repeat self-harm in young people is highest in the first month after an initial self-harm hospital presentation.S

Updated on:March 08,2024

1 in 5 children have levels of 'forever chemicals' above safety limits, finds study

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals found in everyday consumer products, including clothes, cosm

Updated on: April 18,2024

1 in 5 children have levels of 'forever chemicals' above safety limits, finds study

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals found in everyday consumer products, including clothes, cosm

Updated on:April 18,2024

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. agriculture officials on Friday proposed new nutrition standards forschool meals, including the first limits on added sugars, with a focus

Updated on: May 27,2024

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. agriculture officials on Friday proposed new nutrition standards forschool meals, including the first limits on added sugars, with a focus

Updated on:May 27,2024

New study identifies link between parental health literacy and COVID-19 test results in children

by Swansea UniversityCohort flow diagram. HAPPEN, Health and Attainment of Pupils in a Primary Education Network; PATD, Pathology COVID-19 Daily; SAIL, Secure Anonymised Information Linkage. Cred

Updated on: May 25,2024

New study identifies link between parental health literacy and COVID-19 test results in children

by Swansea UniversityCohort flow diagram. HAPPEN, Health and Attainment of Pupils in a Primary Education Network; PATD, Pathology COVID-19 Daily; SAIL, Secure Anonymised Information Linkage. Cred

Updated on:May 25,2024

Study shows US infant mortality declined, but low birth weight, preterm births increased from 2014–2019

by Florida Atlantic UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 4 million infants are born in the United States each year. Despite improvements in obstetric and perinatal care, infant mort

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study shows US infant mortality declined, but low birth weight, preterm births increased from 2014–2019

by Florida Atlantic UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 4 million infants are born in the United States each year. Despite improvements in obstetric and perinatal care, infant mort

Updated on:March 05,2024

Sleep practices often less safe after infant nighttime waking

Few parents with infants aged 12 months or younger report adhering to all three recommended safe sleep practices at sleep onset and after nighttime waking, with many changes in sleep practices to less

Updated on: April 10,2024

Sleep practices often less safe after infant nighttime waking

Few parents with infants aged 12 months or younger report adhering to all three recommended safe sleep practices at sleep onset and after nighttime waking, with many changes in sleep practices to less

Updated on:April 10,2024

PFAS may increase risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests

by University of AberdeenMetabolic pathways and genes associated with perfluoroalkyl exposure. Metabolites showing negative associations with perfluoroalkyl are in blue boxes, positively associat

Updated on: February 29,2024

PFAS may increase risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests

by University of AberdeenMetabolic pathways and genes associated with perfluoroalkyl exposure. Metabolites showing negative associations with perfluoroalkyl are in blue boxes, positively associat

Updated on:February 29,2024