Babies’ gut microbiome is not influenced by vaginal microbiome, new study suggests
New research suggests that exposure to the vaginal microbiome during birth may not influence babies’ gut microbiome as has long…
More school nurses needed to carry out vital child protection work, research reveals
The study surveyed school nurses working across the UK about their current working practices and experiences of working during the…
Children with in utero exposure to maternal COVID-19 infection more likely to develop obesity
Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy may be more likely to develop obesity, according to a new…
Children exposed to pet cats or dogs during infancy may have fewer food allergies
In an analysis of over 65,000 infants from Japan, children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development…
Low vaccine coverage fuels recurrence of diphtheria in Nigeria
Low vaccine coverage and weak infrastructure have fuelled a recurrence of diphtheria in Nigeria, especially in rural areas beset by…
The Best Deviled Egg Recipe (No Mayo)
This Deviled Egg recipe is healthier and more flavorful than traditional deviled eggs made with mayonnaise. The Greek yogurt adds…
Study finds unusual peak in RSV hospitalizations in late 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic posed an immense challenge on the health care industry in 2020 and 2021. While hospitals were inundated…
Next-generation influenza vaccines show greater impact and cost-effectiveness, study suggests
In a recent study published in the BMC Medicine Journal, researchers conducted a modeling study to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and…
Maternal weight gain in pregnancy linked to children’s risk of neurodevelopmental disorders
In a recent study published in the BMC Medicine journal, researchers in Sweden explored the association between above-optimal maternal gestational…
Study links altered gut microbiome to allergies in infants raised under COVID-19 lockdown
*Important notice: medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive, guide…
Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s opens new Cleft and Craniofacial Program
Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s is opening a new plastic surgery program for children with facial deformities. The Cleft and Craniofacial Program,…
ADHD symptoms linked to early childhood exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances
A study published in Science of the Total Environment Journal explores the association of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure with attention…