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How does oxidative stress during pregnancy influence the child’s behavior and emotional states?
A recent Molecular Psychiatry study investigates the association between maternal oxidative stress during pregnancy and early childhood mental disorders. Study: Maternal...
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New trial launches to determine the most effective breathing support for babies with bronchiolitis
A new national trial will aim to determine the most effective breathing support for babies hospitalized with bronchiolitis. Bronchiolitis is...
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New poll finds parents may be overparenting by limiting children’s independence
As they grow, children start doing certain activities without their parents watching over them, including trick-or-treating with friends, staying home...
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Social media and mental health linked to rising e-cigarette use in American teens
In a recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers from Pennsylvania investigated the role of indicators of mental...
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Early eating habits shape celiac disease risk in young kids, study shows
A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition investigated the hypothesis that higher gluten intake during early...
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Virtual driving assessments could forecast crash risk in young drivers
Young drivers who have recently been licensed have a higher-than-average risk of crashes, especially in the first several years from...
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Researchers win $5 million grant to expand access to pediatric long COVID-19 care
Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute have received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
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Study highlights risks in plant-based and meat-based diets
In a recent systemic review published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the nutritional status of children and adolescents consuming plant-based diets compared...
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Live vaccinations found to be safe for pediatric organ transplant recipients
Live vaccinations provided to children who previously received liver or kidney transplants were found to be safe and prompted an...
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Virtual driving assessment can identify at-risk young drivers
New research published today by the journal Pediatrics found that driving skills measured at the time of licensure on a...
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Study highlights need for early intervention for behavioral problems
A six-year study that analyzed data from a 25-question screening tool found alarming evidence of unhealthy behavioral trajectories starting as...
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Investigating exposure, diet, and gut microbiota
In a recent article published in eBioMedicine, researchers in Xiamen, China, performed a cross-sectional study to assess microplastic (MP) concentrations in...
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Virtual reality can help calm caregivers of surgery-bound children
Virtual reality (VR) may be an effective and reliable tool to alleviate the anxiety experienced by most parents or caregivers...
Read moreHealthcare needs of pregnant adolescents is being ignored in low-and middle-income countries
The healthcare needs of pregnant adolescents will continue to be ignored in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) unless there are major...
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