Caregiver warmth during childhood protects cardiovascular health later in life
Previous research has established that childhood experience with abuse, neglect, and substance use in the home can worsen a person’s…
England needs urgent action to tackle rising childhood obesity inequalities
The fastest and highest growth in the prevalence of childhood obesity in England has been among 11-15 year olds, rising…
A deep dive into risks and outcomes
In a recent study published in Addiction, researchers examined the safety of electronic cigarettes (ECs) and nicotine-containing patches (NRT) as…
COMO study focuses on the physical and mental health of children and adolescents in Germany
Less exercise, more time spent in front of screens, higher psychological stress, and reduced physical fitness: These alarming results were…
New study examines trends in liquid laundry detergent packet exposures among young children
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute…
High blood pressure during pregnancy is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes
In a recent cohort study published in the journal Hypertension Research, researchers from Japan investigated the link between blood pressure…
How does social adversity influence biomarkers of stress and inflammation in children?
A recent Pediatric Research study assessed whether social adversity affected the biomarkers of inflammation and stress in children. Study: Associations…
Engaging partners in the breastfeeding journey
The most important support person for women to succeed in their ambition to breastfeed is the new mother’s partner. The…
Insurance doesn’t always cover hearing aids for kids
Joyce Shen was devastated when doctors said her firstborn, Emory, hadn’t passed her newborn hearing screening. Emory was diagnosed…
What is the association between prenatal opioid exposure and risk of immune-related conditions?
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, a group of researchers compared the risk of hospitalization and emergency…
Racial disparity identified in referral for infantile epileptic spasms syndrome
Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS), often called infantile spasms, is the most common form of epilepsy seen during infancy. Prompt…
Associations between mercury exposure and allergic diseases in children
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers assessed associations between mercury levels in urine and allergic diseases in…