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Your school assignment for the day: Spelling and specs

Daisy Leon struggles to sit still and read the letters on the eye chart. Her responses tumble out in a quiet, confused garble.

27 Feb 2020

'Soda tax' has minimal to no influence on sugary-beverage consumption, study finds

One year into Philadelphia's 1.5-cents-per-ounce "soda tax," new findings show that the law had minimal to no influence on what Philadelphians are drinking.

26 Feb 2020

Report says England will not be smoke free by 2030 as proposed

A new report from the Cancer Research UK, released this week, says that England would not be declared smoke free by 2030 as earlier projected if the current smoking trends continue. This target of declaring England smoke free by 2030 was set last year, and researchers state that there is still much work to be done.

26 Feb 2020

Study analyzes the effect of maternal smoking on newborns’ body size and proportion

Although quitting smoking during the 1st trimester of pregnancy reduces the risk of low birth weight, it isn't enough to protect the unborn child from being born shorter and with smaller brain size, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

26 Feb 2020

NPS MedicineWise launches educational program to improve treatment of pediatric asthma

With a 2019 Australian study finding that only just over half (54%) of children treated in general practice were managed following Australian and international pediatric asthma clinical practice guidelines, the latest educational program from NPS MedicineWise launching today will provide an opportunity for health professionals to refresh their knowledge about basic principles in diagnosing and managing asthma for children of different ages.

26 Feb 2020

Appearance-related teasing may increase risk for adolescent alcohol and marijuana use

Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than those who are not bullied, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

25 Feb 2020

Exposure to heatwaves associated with increased risk of preterm delivery

More than just causing discomfort, regional heatwaves have been associated with a number of health risks, particularly for children and the elderly.

25 Feb 2020

Chronic inflammation in pregnancy associated with neurodevelopmental delays in offspring

In pregnant women, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, depression and anxiety can increase the chances of learning delays, behavior problems and mental health issues in their children's early years.

25 Feb 2020

Transferring knowledge, not anxiety, can help food-allergic children cope with their fears

A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology discusses the difficulties faced by parents of children with food allergies in not transferring their own anxieties to their children.

25 Feb 2020

Studies analyze epidemiologic supervision and influenza cases among children in Catalonia

The viral infections of the upper respiratory tract are an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and, among them, influenza is one of the most important ones, with severe cases ranging from three and five million cases, and between 290,000 and 650,000 deaths per year. This is why a proper supervision of the disease is crucial.

24 Feb 2020

Researchers study why colon cancer is more lethal in pediatric and young adult patients

Colon cancer is more likely to be lethal in children and young adults than middle-aged adults. In a single-institution study, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex., found that differences in mortality rates persist regardless of whether pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients (aged 24 and younger) were born with a predisposition for colon abnormalities or disease and for the first time conclude that young people are more likely to have metastases outside the colon, into the abdominal cavity, when they are diagnosed.

23 Feb 2020

Majority of pediatricians support national vaccination program despite hurdles

Despite bureaucratic hurdles, the vast majority of pediatricians want to keep participating in a national program that provides vaccinations at no cost to children who are on Medicaid, uninsured, or who are American Indian/Alaska Native, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

23 Feb 2020

Understanding how juvenile social isolation might shape long term behavioral outcomes

Mount Sinai Researchers find social isolation during key developmental windows drives long term changes to activity patterns of neurons involved in initiating social approach in an animal model.

22 Feb 2020

New eye scan could aid in early detection of autism

A new eye scan could help identify autism in children years earlier than currently possible.

21 Feb 2020

A positive example set by parents promotes fruit and vegetable consumption among children

A positive example set by both the mother and the father promotes the consumption of vegetables, fruit and berries among 3-5-year-old children, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

20 Feb 2020

Macrolide, penicillin antibiotics in pregnancy could affect children’s health

A new study published in the journal BMJ in February 2020 reports that macrolide or penicillin antibiotic consumption in pregnancy could be linked to several adverse health outcomes in children. These include major malformations, cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder.

20 Feb 2020

Study: About 8% of West Virginia newborns are exposed to alcohol few weeks before birth

About 8 percent of West Virginia newborns are exposed to alcohol two to four weeks before birth, according to a new study.

20 Feb 2020

Therapeutic hypothermia effectively targets brain injury sites

When a newborn suffers lack of oxygen before or during birth, doctors have very little time to save precious brain tissue.

20 Feb 2020

A good night's sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations

A new Michigan State University study found that a good night's sleep does adolescents good – beyond helping them stay awake in class. Adequate sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations.

20 Feb 2020

Daily moisturizer does not prevent eczema according to new research

Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, and dry due to inflammation. Most commonly found in babies and children, previous recommendations say that daily moisturizer use is crucial in preventing eczema bouts.

20 Feb 2020

Child Health News

Your school assignment for the day: Spelling and specs

'Soda tax' has minimal to no influence on sugary-beverage consumption, study finds

Report says England will not be smoke free by 2030 as proposed

Study analyzes the effect of maternal smoking on newborns’ body size and proportion

NPS MedicineWise launches educational program to improve treatment of pediatric asthma

Appearance-related teasing may increase risk for adolescent alcohol and marijuana use

Exposure to heatwaves associated with increased risk of preterm delivery

Chronic inflammation in pregnancy associated with neurodevelopmental delays in offspring

Transferring knowledge, not anxiety, can help food-allergic children cope with their fears

Studies analyze epidemiologic supervision and influenza cases among children in Catalonia

Researchers study why colon cancer is more lethal in pediatric and young adult patients

Majority of pediatricians support national vaccination program despite hurdles

Understanding how juvenile social isolation might shape long term behavioral outcomes

New eye scan could aid in early detection of autism

A positive example set by parents promotes fruit and vegetable consumption among children

Macrolide, penicillin antibiotics in pregnancy could affect children’s health

Study: About 8% of West Virginia newborns are exposed to alcohol few weeks before birth

Therapeutic hypothermia effectively targets brain injury sites

A good night's sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations

Daily moisturizer does not prevent eczema according to new research

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