Childhood adversity may trigger obesity in adolescence
A study published in the journal Pediatric Research describes the association between adverse childhood experiences and the risk of obesity…
Clinical study supports the long-lasting impacts of typhoid conjugate vaccine
A single dose of the typhoid conjugate vaccine, Typbar TCV®, provides lasting efficacy in preventing typhoid fever in children ages…
Washington University School of Medicine joins collaboration to improve pediatric heart disease care
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has joined the Pediatric Heart Network, a multicenter collaboration of leading hospitals…
Large study confirms locked-in syndrome as the predominant outcome of non-fatal pediatric drowning
It is a far cry from the traditionally thought-of “vegetative state” in which the mind is absent while the body…
How does a plant-based diet affect pregnancy outcomes?
As plant-based diets become more common because of increasing sympathy with environmental and animal rights concerns, exploring how this affects…
New global criteria for improved diagnosis of pediatric sepsis
Diagnosis of sepsis in children has been improved based on new research findings. An international research team co-led by the…
Licorice intake raises blood pressure more than expected, challenges safe limit guidelines
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers analyzed the effects of daily intake of…
Snowboarder Marcus Kleveland’s Inspiring Knee Injury Recovery
Marcus Kleveland will be the first to tell you he’s not fit in the traditional sense. The snowboarder prefers freshly…
Study shows effectiveness of gene therapy in treating congenital deafness
A new study co-led by investigators from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, demonstrated the effectiveness…
One in six admit they probably wouldn’t know if their child was betting online, national poll suggests
In recent years, there has been a significant expansion in online gambling, making it easily accessible to teenagers and young…
Study confirms safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy for infant neurodevelopment
In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, researchers carried out a large cohort study to investigate the…
Preterm babies at higher risk of long-term neurodevelopmental issues, study finds
Children born moderately (32-33 weeks) or late preterm (34-36 weeks) have higher long-term risks of neurodevelopmental difficulties that can affect…