Mature gut microbiota in early infancy may protect against wheezing and allergies
Babies and young children with more mature communities of bacteria present in their gut are less likely to develop allergy-related…
Urban living linked to increased risk of respiratory infections in young children
Young children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up in the…
NIH grants support Kessler Foundation scientists to advance research on neglect dyslexia and autism
Three Kessler Foundation research scientists, Timothy Rich, PhD, OTR/L, and Co-Principal Investigators Helen Genova, PhD, and Heba Elsayed, MD, have…
Study highlights the importance of support for caregivers in optimizing child behavior outcomes
Emotional support and tangible aid for caregivers benefited all families during the COVID-19 pandemic, not just those facing higher stress…
Study reports an increase in incidence of islet autoimmunity after SARS-CoV-2 infection in young children
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease leading to an impaired glucose metabolism and requires life-long administration of insulin. While…
Study finds way to help teen night owls adjust to their natural sleep cycles
Promoting healthy sleep in teen night owls brings adolescents’ biology and school demands in alignment. School systems aren’t built for…
CDC advises healthcare providers on new tools to combat RSV
In a recent public health advisory, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts the respiratory syncytial…
Mediterranean diet supercharges skin treatment, clears up atopic dermatitis in teen
A case report of a patient with atopic dermatitis published in the journal Nutrients highlights the importance of healthy dietary…
Pregnant women living in polluted areas more likely to have smaller babies, study finds
Women exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, according to research that will be presented at the European…
NFL and American Heart Association Team up to encourage kids to get active at school
This back to school season the American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL), in collaboration with its 32…
Higher adverse childhood experiences linked to greater odds of head or neck injury and concussions
Altaf Saadi, MD, MSc, principal investigator of the Neurodisparities & Health Justice Lab in the Department of Neurology at Mass…
Broad-spectrum antibiotics linked to higher sepsis risk in neonates
Neonatal sepsis caused by intestinal pathogens is a serious complication of early infancy that may often be lethal, especially for…