Obesity linked to increased risk of stillbirth, especially at term
Obesity is a risk factor for stillbirth, and the risk increases as pregnancy advances to term, according to a large…
Study reveals impact of socioeconomic status on children’s anxiety in research settings
When participating in research studies, moderately anxious or highly anxious children from minoritized groups are likely to be hypervigilant to…
BPA exposure influences gut microbial diversity and childhood obesity risk
A synthetic chemical called Bisphenol A, or BPA, is widely used in the production of durable plastic products including eyewear,…
Early exposure to air pollution tied to higher childhood asthma risk, disparities worsen impact
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, a group of researchers explored how early exposure to fine particulate…
Sugar tax shows sweet results in cutting obesity and diabetes rates
A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition discusses possible associations between the national taxation of sugar-sweetened…
Gut bacteria diversity linked to body weight, athletes show healthier profiles
In the last decade, an increasing number of studies have been conducted to establish the relationship between gut microbiome composition…
SickKids study offers new path for pediatric rare disease clinical trials
Using a novel methodology, researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) are the first in pediatric research to use…
UVM study links deforestation with higher risk of childhood malaria
Malaria kills more than 600,000 people each year worldwide, and two thirds are children under age five in sub-Saharan Africa.…
Deep learning-based model development to predict critical pediatric events in general wards
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers used deep learning to develop a model that predicts critical events…
‘Pandemic babies’ show altered gut microbiome development and lower allergy rates, study finds
Lockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the gut microbiome development of babies born during these periods…
Study explores lifestyle factors linked to frequent headaches in youth
For children and teens, irregular meals such as skipped breakfasts are linked to an increased risk of frequent headaches, according…
Study reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children
New research from the University of British Columbia reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and…