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International consortium to study link between RSV infection and chronic respiratory tract diseases

UMC Utrecht will lead an international consortium that will try to answer a key question that's in the mind of many pediatricians, infectiologists, pulmonologists and other health professionals: "Why are children that had an RSV infection in early childhood at increased risk of developing asthma later in life?"

1 Sep 2023

Bridging the gap: Postnatal research offers clues to tackling maternal obesity

Postnatal dietary patterns, physical activity status, and changes in body weight among obese women living in a highly deprived region in the UK.

1 Sep 2023

Link between daily diet soda and aspartame intake in early life with autism in males

The association between maternal daily consumption of diet sodas or aspartame during pregnancy and the risk of autism in offspring.

1 Sep 2023

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

A new paper explores the dietary effects of consuming colorful fruits and vegetables (CFV).

1 Sep 2023

Study reveals pathogenic mechanism of rare pediatric neurodegenerative disorder

A recent study published in Nature Metabolism has revealed the pathogenic mechanism underlying a rare pediatric neurodegenerative disorder known as mitochondrial enoyl reductase protein-associated neurodegeneration (MEPAN) syndrome.

31 Aug 2023

MFGM supplement in infant formula linked to long-term cognitive benefits

Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most beneficial nutrition for infants, but many families face medical or logistical challenges in breastfeeding. In the U.S., just 45% of infants continue to be exclusively breastfed at 3 months of age, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

31 Aug 2023

Pandemic may have altered gut microbiome of infants, study finds

Infants who spent most of their first year in the pandemic have fewer types of bacteria in their gut than infants born earlier, according to a team of developmental psychology researchers.

31 Aug 2023

Maternal high-fat diet may alter airway nerves in offspring, leading to asthma

New research points to a novel potential mechanism behind eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy and asthma in the offspring.

31 Aug 2023

Electric bicycle riding may be increasing the risk of severe injury in the pediatric population

A study finds that children riding electric bicycles are more prone to injuries and hospitalization than those riding pedal bicycles.

31 Aug 2023

How far will Montana’s push to remove lead from school drinking water go?

Montana's legislature designated $3.7 million this spring to remove lead from school drinking-water supplies, then the state received $565,000 more on Aug. 1 from the $50 billion federal infrastructure package aiming to improve water systems nationally.

31 Aug 2023

Zinc-enriched soil could help prevent childhood stunting

A relatively small intervention could have a huge impact on a damaging condition that stalks children in the developing world.

30 Aug 2023

Gut microbiome linked to eczema in infancy

A new study has revealed important associations between the gut microbiome and eczema in infancy and has established the basis for the potential prevention and treatment of eczema via modulation of the gut microbiota.

30 Aug 2023

U.S. teens vaping CBD at alarming rates: Study reveals surprising factors behind trend

The recent JAMA Network Open study finds a significant prevalence of CBD vaping among U.S. adolescents, with higher rates among Hispanic and sexual minority youth. The study calls for targeted educational campaigns and stricter regulations to curb this growing trend.

30 Aug 2023

Study reveals biological mechanism behind the impact of fathers' early teenage smoking on offspring

A new study suggests boys who smoke in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing their chances of developing asthma, obesity and low lung function.

30 Aug 2023

New economic analysis links conduct problems among kindergarten students with costs to society

A new economic analysis has linked, for the first time, conduct problems among kindergarten students with significant costs to society in terms of crime and associated medical expenses and lost productivity when they are adults.

30 Aug 2023

Children may have experienced “excess” doubling up during COVID-19 pandemic

Grandparents appeared to serve as an important private safety net when COVID-19 first hit the U.S., according to a study led by a Washington State University researcher.

30 Aug 2023

Racial segregation linked to elevated blood lead levels in Black children

Living in a racially segregated neighborhood puts Black children at a higher risk of having elevated blood lead levels, and this association has persisted over more than two decades, according to new research from the Children's Environmental Health Initiative, which is led by University of Illinois Chicago Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda.

30 Aug 2023

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International consortium to study link between RSV infection and chronic respiratory tract diseases

Bridging the gap: Postnatal research offers clues to tackling maternal obesity

Link between daily diet soda and aspartame intake in early life with autism in males

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

Study reveals pathogenic mechanism of rare pediatric neurodegenerative disorder

MFGM supplement in infant formula linked to long-term cognitive benefits

Pandemic may have altered gut microbiome of infants, study finds

Maternal high-fat diet may alter airway nerves in offspring, leading to asthma

Electric bicycle riding may be increasing the risk of severe injury in the pediatric population

How far will Montana’s push to remove lead from school drinking water go?

Zinc-enriched soil could help prevent childhood stunting

Gut microbiome linked to eczema in infancy

U.S. teens vaping CBD at alarming rates: Study reveals surprising factors behind trend

Study reveals biological mechanism behind the impact of fathers' early teenage smoking on offspring

New economic analysis links conduct problems among kindergarten students with costs to society

Children may have experienced “excess” doubling up during COVID-19 pandemic

Racial segregation linked to elevated blood lead levels in Black children

Children of incarcerated parents at higher risk for cardiovascular disease

Review finds correlation between milk oligosaccharides and infant brain development

New insights: Gut microbiome alterations linked to rising allergic disease prevalence

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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