Research identifies potential treatment target for infantile spasms syndrome
New research from Tufts University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences suggests that the timing of…
Study aims to measure the long-term benefits of childhood fitness on heart health
More schools urged to take part in Jump Rope for Heart program to boost student fitness levels. Jump Rope for…
Maternal exposure to domestic abuse during pregnancy can affect infant brain structure
A study from researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Cape Town suggests psychological and physical violence…
Medicaid expansion may improve outcomes for children with cancer
Medicaid expansion may improve outcomes for children with cancer, finds a new analysis from the Brown School and Washington University…
Testing new socialization and sex education curriculum for young people with developmental disabilities
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award $3,906,026 over five years to researchers from the Institute for Implementation Science…
Homemade Ramen – Super Healthy Kids
Homemade Ramen is so quick, easy, and economical! We make ours with a flavorful broth, fresh veggies, and a soft…
Family-centered care practices impacted for babies born to mothers with perinatal COVID-19
Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 were separated after birth resulting in low breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact rates during…
Advocacy by student-led GSA clubs could help reduce depression among LGBTQ+ youth
Advocacy by student-led Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) clubs could help to reduce school-wide disparities in depressive symptoms between LGBTQ+ and heterosexual…
Understanding factors that influence parents’ decisions about SARS-CoV-2 vaccination for their children
For parents, the decision to vaccinate their kids against SARS-CoV-2 is complex, influenced by scientific evidence, political and social pressures,…
How the human gut microbiota is shaped by diet
The human gut microbiota yields about 100 trillion microorganisms, involving bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and parasites. At birth, the human gut…
Gut dysbiosis and sepsis susceptibility among pregnant women
In a recent study published in the journal Immunity, researchers in Brazil describe the crucial function of gut dysbiosis during…
Some parents may not be properly responding to elevated temperatures in children, poll suggests
For many children, winter season comes with regular exposure to circulating viruses at school or daycare. And a warm forehead…