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Exposure to air pollution while in the womb linked to adverse changes in cell processes in newborn babies

Exposure to air pollution while in the womb linked to adverse changes in cell processes in newborn babies

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to air pollution while in the womb is linked to alterations in proteins that can be detected after a baby is born, and which a

Exposure to air pollution while in the womb linked to adverse changes in cell processes in newborn babies

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to air pollution while in the womb is linked to alterations in proteins that can be detected after a baby is born, and which a
Children in mourning are curious about death, grief and afterlife, study finds

Children in mourning are curious about death, grief and afterlife, study finds

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Curtin UniversityNew Curtin University–led research has found that children who have experienced the death of a loved one will benefit from gaining a better understand

Children in mourning are curious about death, grief and afterlife, study finds

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Curtin UniversityNew Curtin University–led research has found that children who have experienced the death of a loved one will benefit from gaining a better understand
Why the births of millions of African children are not registered

Why the births of millions of African children are not registered

by Radboud University NijmegenIn large parts of Africa, only half of all children are registered at birth. As a result, these unregistered children cannot, or only with difficultly, make claim to

Why the births of millions of African children are not registered

by Radboud University NijmegenIn large parts of Africa, only half of all children are registered at birth. As a result, these unregistered children cannot, or only with difficultly, make claim to
Experts encourage earlier intervention for some infants with spinal muscular atrophy

Experts encourage earlier intervention for some infants with spinal muscular atrophy

by IOS PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the most common form of neurodegenerative disease in childhood, is caused by defects in the SMN1 gene. SMA patients po

Experts encourage earlier intervention for some infants with spinal muscular atrophy

by IOS PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the most common form of neurodegenerative disease in childhood, is caused by defects in the SMN1 gene. SMA patients po
Guideline updated for managing hyperbilirubinemia in newborns

Guideline updated for managing hyperbilirubinemia in newborns

In a clinical practice guideline revision issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Aug. 5 inPediatrics,updated recommendations are presented for the management of

Guideline updated for managing hyperbilirubinemia in newborns

In a clinical practice guideline revision issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Aug. 5 inPediatrics,updated recommendations are presented for the management of
Heard of 'kindy flu'? There's no such thing. But kids are at risk this flu season for one simple reason

Heard of 'kindy flu'? There's no such thing. But kids are at risk this flu season for one simple reason

by Asha Bowen and Christopher Blyth,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2023 flu season may be one of Australia's largest flu seasons on record, and doctorsare concerned

Heard of 'kindy flu'? There's no such thing. But kids are at risk this flu season for one simple reason

by Asha Bowen and Christopher Blyth,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2023 flu season may be one of Australia's largest flu seasons on record, and doctorsare concerned
How do children develop after being born very preterm? Four likely outcomes

How do children develop after being born very preterm? Four likely outcomes

by ElsevierGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2021.09.001A study in theJournal of the Ame

How do children develop after being born very preterm? Four likely outcomes

by ElsevierGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2021.09.001A study in theJournal of the Ame
Just half of parents recognize screen time impact on children's eye health

Just half of parents recognize screen time impact on children's eye health

by University of MichiganSome parents may skip steps that help minimize eye injuries. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan He

Just half of parents recognize screen time impact on children's eye health

by University of MichiganSome parents may skip steps that help minimize eye injuries. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan He
How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

by Lina Begdache,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents often stress about their kids' sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much—or what to do about it

How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

by Lina Begdache,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents often stress about their kids' sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much—or what to do about it
Mom & Dad's holiday stress a downer for kids, poll finds

Mom & Dad's holiday stress a downer for kids, poll finds

(HealthDay)—Many parents want to make the holiday season magical for their kids, but for some the stress they feel trying to live up to that ideal may actually be doing the opposite.Apollf

Mom & Dad's holiday stress a downer for kids, poll finds

(HealthDay)—Many parents want to make the holiday season magical for their kids, but for some the stress they feel trying to live up to that ideal may actually be doing the opposite.Apollf
Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers will tell an international conference today (Feb. 24) that an investigational gene therapy for Sanfilippo

Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers will tell an international conference today (Feb. 24) that an investigational gene therapy for Sanfilippo
UN alarmed as childhood immunization levels stall

UN alarmed as childhood immunization levels stall

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlobal childhood vaccination levels have stalled, leaving millions more children un- or under-vaccinated than before the pandemic, the UN said Monday, warning of dange

UN alarmed as childhood immunization levels stall

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlobal childhood vaccination levels have stalled, leaving millions more children un- or under-vaccinated than before the pandemic, the UN said Monday, warning of dange