Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits

by Jen Humphrey,University of KansasStudy allocation. MFGM + LF, milk fat globule membrane + lactoferrin. Credit:The Journal of Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113483Brea

Updated on: May 17,2024

Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits

by Jen Humphrey,University of KansasStudy allocation. MFGM + LF, milk fat globule membrane + lactoferrin. Credit:The Journal of Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113483Brea

Updated on:May 17,2024

Children whose parents smoke have lower test scores and more behavioral issues than kids of non-smokers

by Preety Pratima Srivastava,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose parents smoke have lower academic test scores and more behavioral issues than children of non-smokers.These a

Updated on: February 21,2024

Children whose parents smoke have lower test scores and more behavioral issues than kids of non-smokers

by Preety Pratima Srivastava,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose parents smoke have lower academic test scores and more behavioral issues than children of non-smokers.These a

Updated on:February 21,2024

New app helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns

by Northwestern UniversityA parent uses the NICU2Home app. Credit: Northwestern UniversityParents of premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) receive a dizzying amount of infor

Updated on: February 21,2024

New app helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns

by Northwestern UniversityA parent uses the NICU2Home app. Credit: Northwestern UniversityParents of premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) receive a dizzying amount of infor

Updated on:February 21,2024

Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular sleep and late bedtimes are linked to worse grades and more school-related behavioral problems among teens, suggests a

Updated on: April 06,2024

Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular sleep and late bedtimes are linked to worse grades and more school-related behavioral problems among teens, suggests a

Updated on:April 06,2024

Study finds COVID-19 pandemic has long-lasting effects on adolescent mental health and substance use

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on adolescent mental health and substance use, ac

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study finds COVID-19 pandemic has long-lasting effects on adolescent mental health and substance use

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on adolescent mental health and substance use, ac

Updated on:May 13,2024

Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices

by ElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict exc

Updated on: June 29,2024

Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices

by ElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict exc

Updated on:June 29,2024

Exposure to TV may affect babies' and toddlers' ability to process the world around them, new study suggests

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsBabies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disenga

Updated on: February 29,2024

Exposure to TV may affect babies' and toddlers' ability to process the world around them, new study suggests

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsBabies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disenga

Updated on:February 29,2024

Study estimates nearly 70% of children under six in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated tap water

byJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCensus Tract–Level Maps of Chicago, Illinois, With Indicators of Lead Exposure and Screening A, Raw prevalence of lead exposure based

Updated on: March 27,2024

Study estimates nearly 70% of children under six in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated tap water

byJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCensus Tract–Level Maps of Chicago, Illinois, With Indicators of Lead Exposure and Screening A, Raw prevalence of lead exposure based

Updated on:March 27,2024

Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child's risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

by Angelica P. Ahrens, Eric W. Triplett and Johnny Ludvigsson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to en

Updated on: October 09,2024

Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child's risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

by Angelica P. Ahrens, Eric W. Triplett and Johnny Ludvigsson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to en

Updated on:October 09,2024

Incidence, prevalence of pediatric IBD increasing globally

(HealthDay)—The incidence and prevalence of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing worldwide, with the highest incidence and prevalence seen in Northern Europe and North America, acc

Updated on: February 21,2024

Incidence, prevalence of pediatric IBD increasing globally

(HealthDay)—The incidence and prevalence of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing worldwide, with the highest incidence and prevalence seen in Northern Europe and North America, acc

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Updated on: February 27,2024

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

Updated on:February 27,2024

Researchers develop AI algorithm to measure muscle development, provide growth chart for children

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLeveraging artificial intelligence and the largest pediatric brain MRI dataset to date, researchers have now developed a growth

Updated on: April 25,2024

Researchers develop AI algorithm to measure muscle development, provide growth chart for children

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLeveraging artificial intelligence and the largest pediatric brain MRI dataset to date, researchers have now developed a growth

Updated on:April 25,2024