Study bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids

by Mike StobbeA beam scale is seen in New York on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. A study of young kids in the Women, Infants and Children program adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common

Updated on: January 02,2024

Study bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids

by Mike StobbeA beam scale is seen in New York on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. A study of young kids in the Women, Infants and Children program adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common

Updated on:January 02,2024

Genetic, environmental prenatal risk factors play role in early atopic dermatitis

by Elana GotkineGenetic and environmental prenatal risk factors play a role in early childhood atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a review published online Jan. 27 in theAnnals of Dermatology.

Updated on: May 09,2024

Genetic, environmental prenatal risk factors play role in early atopic dermatitis

by Elana GotkineGenetic and environmental prenatal risk factors play a role in early childhood atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a review published online Jan. 27 in theAnnals of Dermatology.

Updated on:May 09,2024

A heart valve that grows with a pediatric patient

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Abby Herschman, Kysar lab/Columbia University Irving Medical CenterA prototype of an expanding artificial heart valve could make a big dent in

Updated on: January 02,2024

A heart valve that grows with a pediatric patient

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Abby Herschman, Kysar lab/Columbia University Irving Medical CenterA prototype of an expanding artificial heart valve could make a big dent in

Updated on:January 02,2024

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

Double embryo transfer in assisted reproduction found to increase the risk of complications in single births

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of complications in assisted reproduction is higher when two embryos are transferred, instead of one embryo. This has been shown

Updated on: April 01,2024

Double embryo transfer in assisted reproduction found to increase the risk of complications in single births

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of complications in assisted reproduction is higher when two embryos are transferred, instead of one embryo. This has been shown

Updated on:April 01,2024

Children's on-road cycling safety sees 'dramatic improvement' after indoor immersive virtual reality training

by Brunel UniversityCredit: Brunel University LondonDrifting off or losing concentration is a major cause of cycling accidents, and because they're not as good as seeing hazards as adults, ch

Updated on: March 29,2024

Children's on-road cycling safety sees 'dramatic improvement' after indoor immersive virtual reality training

by Brunel UniversityCredit: Brunel University LondonDrifting off or losing concentration is a major cause of cycling accidents, and because they're not as good as seeing hazards as adults, ch

Updated on:March 29,2024

Parental differential treatment affects sibling and family bonds, research finds

by Rick Hellman,University of KansasA new study shows sibling relationships can be negatively affected by parents who treat them differently without explanation. Credit: Ryanniel Masucol, Pexels

Updated on: May 13,2024

Parental differential treatment affects sibling and family bonds, research finds

by Rick Hellman,University of KansasA new study shows sibling relationships can be negatively affected by parents who treat them differently without explanation. Credit: Ryanniel Masucol, Pexels

Updated on:May 13,2024

Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

by Theresa BraineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent FDA warning about the latest social media challenge to go viral has brought renewed focus on the dangerous trend that endangers impressionabl

Updated on: March 21,2024

Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

by Theresa BraineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent FDA warning about the latest social media challenge to go viral has brought renewed focus on the dangerous trend that endangers impressionabl

Updated on:March 21,2024

A method for integrating patient-reported outcomes for patients with primary mitochondrial disease

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed a new method of

Updated on: April 30,2024

A method for integrating patient-reported outcomes for patients with primary mitochondrial disease

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed a new method of

Updated on:April 30,2024

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

When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

by Sandra Knispel,University of RochesterThe secret life of the american teenager: As most parents know—and as prior research shows—when children become teenagers, their willingness to share inf

Updated on: June 29,2024

When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

by Sandra Knispel,University of RochesterThe secret life of the american teenager: As most parents know—and as prior research shows—when children become teenagers, their willingness to share inf

Updated on:June 29,2024

Researchers uncover SNUPN gene responsible for a new muscular disorder

byKoc UniversityIdentification of 18 patients diagnosed with muscular dystrophy carrying biallelic SNUPN variants. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45933-5

Updated on: April 27,2024

Researchers uncover SNUPN gene responsible for a new muscular disorder

byKoc UniversityIdentification of 18 patients diagnosed with muscular dystrophy carrying biallelic SNUPN variants. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45933-5

Updated on:April 27,2024