How pediatric congenital heart patients can make the leap to adulthood safely
For parents, few words are more earth-shattering than when a pediatrician says the phrase “heart defects.” What follows can seem…
What are the differences in risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the level of pre-pregnancy specialist mental health care?
In a recent study published in the Lancet Psychiatry, researchers screened data of two million women aged ≥18 years registered…
Can your screen time affect your bowel movements?
In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports journal, researchers employed Mendelian randomization analyses of large-scale genome-wide association studies…
Pregnant women living in walkable communities more likely to experience favorable birth outcomes
Pregnant women that live in walkable communities-;with more sidewalks, parks and walking paths-;not only engage in more physical activity but…
New drug candidate nearly doubles survival for patients with aggressive childhood brain tumors
For the first time, researchers have found a potential drug candidate that improved outcomes for patients with a type of…
Study investigates the impact of rapid genome sequencing for infantile epilepsy
Epilepsy in infants ranges in severity and can leave caregivers with questions about their child’s health. While genetic testing to…
Healthy diet and organized sports linked to better reasoning skills in children
Reasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving. According to a recent study conducted at the…
How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact sleep, mental health and social media use in female adolescents?
Adolescents with high use of social media often experience poor sleep, which increases the risk of depression and anxiety levels.…
Has FDA enforcement changed e-cigarette use among the US youth?
A recent JAMA Network Open study analyzed the extent of e-cigarette use among US youth after enforcement guidance from the…
What gestational age at delivery is associated with the best perinatal outcomes in term singleton pregnancies conceived with infertility treatment?
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated the age of gestation associated with optimal perinatal outcomes…
Spanish flu pandemic linked to increase in low birth weight and stillbirth
In the wake of the 1918/1919 “Spanish flu” influenza pandemic, the probability of low birth weight and stillbirth increased among…
Study shows arterial stiffness as a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents
Arterial stiffness is a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents, according to a new follow-up study. The study…