Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution

by George Washington UniversityNearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, according to a new study published today. Credit: Chris

Updated on: February 21,2024 11

Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution

by George Washington UniversityNearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, according to a new study published today. Credit: Chris

Updated on:February 21,2024 11

Hype up fitness to support kids' health post-lockdowns

by University of South AustraliaWhen COVID-19 hit, outdoor playgrounds closed, and for many months, outdoor exercise was limited to only one hour per day. Credit: Unsplash/Shiau LingAs COVID-19 r

Updated on: February 29,2024 14

Hype up fitness to support kids' health post-lockdowns

by University of South AustraliaWhen COVID-19 hit, outdoor playgrounds closed, and for many months, outdoor exercise was limited to only one hour per day. Credit: Unsplash/Shiau LingAs COVID-19 r

Updated on:February 29,2024 14

Tumors on withdrawal: Amino acid deficiency shrinks childhood tumors

by German Cancer Research CenterCystine addiction in MYCN-expressing neuroblastoma cells. a, Representative western blot of IMR5/75 neuroblastoma cells on MYCN knockdown using Dox (expression: −D

Updated on: February 29,2024 19

Tumors on withdrawal: Amino acid deficiency shrinks childhood tumors

by German Cancer Research CenterCystine addiction in MYCN-expressing neuroblastoma cells. a, Representative western blot of IMR5/75 neuroblastoma cells on MYCN knockdown using Dox (expression: −D

Updated on:February 29,2024 19

Race, ethnicity reporting in pediatric clinical trials has improved, finds study

by Elana GotkineRace and ethnicity reporting has improved significantly in pediatric clinical trials, but there is still underrepresentation of certain racial and ethnic groups, according to a study p

Updated on: May 13,2024 8

Race, ethnicity reporting in pediatric clinical trials has improved, finds study

by Elana GotkineRace and ethnicity reporting has improved significantly in pediatric clinical trials, but there is still underrepresentation of certain racial and ethnic groups, according to a study p

Updated on:May 13,2024 8

Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe presence of food-specific IgA antibodies in the gut does not prevent peanut or egg allergies from developing in child

Updated on: March 21,2024 18

Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe presence of food-specific IgA antibodies in the gut does not prevent peanut or egg allergies from developing in child

Updated on:March 21,2024 18

Study shows children with parental cancer have increased unmet economic needs in food, housing, and transportation

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), findings show parental cancer is associated with a greate

Updated on: May 20,2024 5

Study shows children with parental cancer have increased unmet economic needs in food, housing, and transportation

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), findings show parental cancer is associated with a greate

Updated on:May 20,2024 5

Mental health is intergenerational

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe mental health impacts of trauma and emotional distress may extend from parents to their children. Yet a positive history of well-being co

Updated on: June 01,2024 3

Mental health is intergenerational

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe mental health impacts of trauma and emotional distress may extend from parents to their children. Yet a positive history of well-being co

Updated on:June 01,2024 3

CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections

by Mike StobbeBoxes of KN95 protective masks are stacked together before being distributed to students at Camden High School in Camden, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. According to a study by the Cente

Updated on: February 29,2024 10

CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections

by Mike StobbeBoxes of KN95 protective masks are stacked together before being distributed to students at Camden High School in Camden, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. According to a study by the Cente

Updated on:February 29,2024 10

Some schools respond to child obesity by focusing on water

by Amy NortonIn the midst of a childhood obesity epidemic, a new study is pointing to a way to help school kids maintain a healthier weight: clean, accessible drinking water.The decidedly low-tech sol

Updated on: April 18,2024 17

Some schools respond to child obesity by focusing on water

by Amy NortonIn the midst of a childhood obesity epidemic, a new study is pointing to a way to help school kids maintain a healthier weight: clean, accessible drinking water.The decidedly low-tech sol

Updated on:April 18,2024 17

New insights on the risk for atrial fibrillation in children and young adults

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have investigated how preterm birth and fetal growth are related to the risk of atrial fib

Updated on: March 08,2024 19

New insights on the risk for atrial fibrillation in children and young adults

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have investigated how preterm birth and fetal growth are related to the risk of atrial fib

Updated on:March 08,2024 19

As summer heats up, researchers study caregiver attitudes toward pediatric vehicular heatstroke

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite prevention efforts, a child dies of heatstroke in a vehicle approximately once every 10 days. According to a new

Updated on: March 10,2024 19

As summer heats up, researchers study caregiver attitudes toward pediatric vehicular heatstroke

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite prevention efforts, a child dies of heatstroke in a vehicle approximately once every 10 days. According to a new

Updated on:March 10,2024 19

Infants pay the price when parents battle food insecurity and benefits red tape

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking on the parenting duties to support a newborn child is stressful enough when everything goes well.But w

Updated on: February 29,2024 10

Infants pay the price when parents battle food insecurity and benefits red tape

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking on the parenting duties to support a newborn child is stressful enough when everything goes well.But w

Updated on:February 29,2024 10