Study finds a concerning association between BMI and the adolescent brain

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in theInternational Journal of Obes

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study finds a concerning association between BMI and the adolescent brain

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in theInternational Journal of Obes

Updated on:May 08,2024

Study improves outcomes for patients undergoing chest wall surgery

by University of New EnglandChest is elevated using a T-fastener suture technique. Anterior mediastinal tunnel is created to allow a thoracoscope to pass across the mediastinum. Cryoprobe is used

Updated on: March 08,2024

Study improves outcomes for patients undergoing chest wall surgery

by University of New EnglandChest is elevated using a T-fastener suture technique. Anterior mediastinal tunnel is created to allow a thoracoscope to pass across the mediastinum. Cryoprobe is used

Updated on:March 08,2024

Breastfeeding in rainy season 'wards off disease'

by SciDev.NetPutative EED risk factors by age. (A) Kaplan-Meier survival curve for reported continuous exclusive breastfeeding since birth amongst 99 cohort participants recorded prospectively by week

Updated on: April 02,2024

Breastfeeding in rainy season 'wards off disease'

by SciDev.NetPutative EED risk factors by age. (A) Kaplan-Meier survival curve for reported continuous exclusive breastfeeding since birth amongst 99 cohort participants recorded prospectively by week

Updated on:April 02,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What is obesity and when do children need medical treatment?

by Dr. Sandra Hassink and Dr. Sarah HamplCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a parent, you want the best possible health for your child. So does your pediatrician. When your child comes to see a pedi

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What is obesity and when do children need medical treatment?

by Dr. Sandra Hassink and Dr. Sarah HamplCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a parent, you want the best possible health for your child. So does your pediatrician. When your child comes to see a pedi

Updated on:June 05,2024

Research shows that built environment is the strongest predictor of adolescent obesity, related health behaviors

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that the built environment, not social and economic environments, is a strong predictor of adolescents' body mass index (BMI)

Updated on: May 19,2024

Research shows that built environment is the strongest predictor of adolescent obesity, related health behaviors

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that the built environment, not social and economic environments, is a strong predictor of adolescents' body mass index (BMI)

Updated on:May 19,2024

Mother-led infant massage eases maternal postnatal depression, according to studies

by Lori SolomonWomen who participate in mother-led infant massage sessions show a reduction in symptoms of postnatal depression, according to a review published online Dec. 13 inPLOS ONE.Orla Ge

Updated on: March 08,2024

Mother-led infant massage eases maternal postnatal depression, according to studies

by Lori SolomonWomen who participate in mother-led infant massage sessions show a reduction in symptoms of postnatal depression, according to a review published online Dec. 13 inPLOS ONE.Orla Ge

Updated on:March 08,2024

ACAAI: doctors not adhering to new peanut guidelines

(HealthDay)—Many pediatricians are not adhering to revised guidelines for peanut allergies that recommend early introduction to high-risk infants, according to a study presented at the American Colleg

Updated on: April 02,2024

ACAAI: doctors not adhering to new peanut guidelines

(HealthDay)—Many pediatricians are not adhering to revised guidelines for peanut allergies that recommend early introduction to high-risk infants, according to a study presented at the American Colleg

Updated on:April 02,2024

When battling multiple infections, infants and toddlers at higher risk of severe outcomes, study suggests

by Spectrum HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith COVID, flu and RSV creating what many are calling a tripledemic, new research is shedding light on the effect the different COVID-19 variants ha

Updated on: May 17,2024

When battling multiple infections, infants and toddlers at higher risk of severe outcomes, study suggests

by Spectrum HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith COVID, flu and RSV creating what many are calling a tripledemic, new research is shedding light on the effect the different COVID-19 variants ha

Updated on:May 17,2024

A window into the brain provides clues for improving the well-being of children born very preterm

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn expert review of very preterm babies (born two or more months early) has found that while most now survive, the rate of d

Updated on: May 13,2024

A window into the brain provides clues for improving the well-being of children born very preterm

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn expert review of very preterm babies (born two or more months early) has found that while most now survive, the rate of d

Updated on:May 13,2024

New research shows babies' immunological weak spot and strength

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.008A pair of new studies led by researchers at Columbia University

Updated on: May 27,2024

New research shows babies' immunological weak spot and strength

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.008A pair of new studies led by researchers at Columbia University

Updated on:May 27,2024

Soda tax reduces consumption among boys but not girls

by Jim Hanchett,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaxes on soda reduce consumption by boys but not girls, according to a new study of more than 11,000 adolescents.Taxes on&nbsp

Updated on: February 27,2024

Soda tax reduces consumption among boys but not girls

by Jim Hanchett,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaxes on soda reduce consumption by boys but not girls, according to a new study of more than 11,000 adolescents.Taxes on&nbsp

Updated on:February 27,2024

Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Dermato

Updated on: March 02,2024

Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Dermato

Updated on:March 02,2024