Exposure to green space boosts young children's bone mineral density

by Lori SolomonFor children in early childhood, exposure to green space has a positive impact on bone health, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inJAMA Network Open.Hanne Sleurs, from

Updated on: February 29,2024

Exposure to green space boosts young children's bone mineral density

by Lori SolomonFor children in early childhood, exposure to green space has a positive impact on bone health, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inJAMA Network Open.Hanne Sleurs, from

Updated on:February 29,2024

Less physical activity in adolescence likely rooted in biology, says study

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe slowdown of physical activity during adolescence is not likely caused by lifestyle and environment but by energy demands placed

Updated on: May 19,2024

Less physical activity in adolescence likely rooted in biology, says study

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe slowdown of physical activity during adolescence is not likely caused by lifestyle and environment but by energy demands placed

Updated on:May 19,2024

Experts sound alarm over baby tongue surgery

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLea had no problems breastfeeding her newborn son when she took him to see an osteopath in Paris, who nonetheless recommended surgery to cut a "too thick" st

Updated on: February 29,2024

Experts sound alarm over baby tongue surgery

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLea had no problems breastfeeding her newborn son when she took him to see an osteopath in Paris, who nonetheless recommended surgery to cut a "too thick" st

Updated on:February 29,2024

Better control of childhood EoE inflammation linked to less esophageal stiffening

Updated on: August 24,2025

Better control of childhood EoE inflammation linked to less esophageal stiffening

Updated on:August 24,2025

Study: New tool twice as accurate at predicting antibody resistance among US children with Kawasaki disease

by University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new tool under development by University at Buffalo researchers could one day help clinicians better predict resistance to immunoglobul

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study: New tool twice as accurate at predicting antibody resistance among US children with Kawasaki disease

by University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new tool under development by University at Buffalo researchers could one day help clinicians better predict resistance to immunoglobul

Updated on:April 24,2024

Study shows correlation between outside temperature and lung function in Grenoble newborns

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDistribution of Lung Function Measurements at 2 Months. The bottom and the top of the boxes show the 25th and the 75th percentiles, respectively; the middle line insi

Updated on: May 20,2024

Study shows correlation between outside temperature and lung function in Grenoble newborns

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDistribution of Lung Function Measurements at 2 Months. The bottom and the top of the boxes show the 25th and the 75th percentiles, respectively; the middle line insi

Updated on:May 20,2024

Simple nasal spray shown to significantly reduce snoring and breathing difficulties in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteA simple nasal spray significantly reduced snoring and breathing difficulties in children and halved the number needing to have their tonsils removed,

Updated on: March 11,2024

Simple nasal spray shown to significantly reduce snoring and breathing difficulties in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteA simple nasal spray significantly reduced snoring and breathing difficulties in children and halved the number needing to have their tonsils removed,

Updated on:March 11,2024

Opioid prescriptions for pediatric patients following surgical procedures have dropped significantly

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine f

Updated on: February 27,2024

Opioid prescriptions for pediatric patients following surgical procedures have dropped significantly

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine f

Updated on:February 27,2024

Increase in islet autoimmunity found in young children who had COVID-19

by Dresden University of TechnologySARS-CoV-2 Antibodies, Influenza A(H1N1) Antibodies, and Islet Autoantibodies. Credit:JAMA(2023). DOI:10.1001/jama.2023.16348Type 1 diabetes is an a

Updated on: April 01,2024

Increase in islet autoimmunity found in young children who had COVID-19

by Dresden University of TechnologySARS-CoV-2 Antibodies, Influenza A(H1N1) Antibodies, and Islet Autoantibodies. Credit:JAMA(2023). DOI:10.1001/jama.2023.16348Type 1 diabetes is an a

Updated on:April 01,2024

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

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

CDC study shows power of flu vaccine for kids

(HealthDay)—Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu sho

Updated on: February 21,2024

CDC study shows power of flu vaccine for kids

(HealthDay)—Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu sho

Updated on:February 21,2024

Occasional cannabis use during pregnancy may be enough to impact fetal growth significantly

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs more people use cannabis for recreational purposes, attitudes towards the drug have changed. For example, research has shown that dispensaries often recomm

Updated on: May 13,2024

Occasional cannabis use during pregnancy may be enough to impact fetal growth significantly

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs more people use cannabis for recreational purposes, attitudes towards the drug have changed. For example, research has shown that dispensaries often recomm

Updated on:May 13,2024