Brain development linked to the emergence of autism spectrum disorder
Two distinct neurodevelopmental abnormalities that arise just weeks after the start of brain development have been associated with the emergence…
Autism spectrum disorder may be linked to imbalance of neurons in the brain
Using human “mini-brain” models known as organoids, Mayo Clinic and Yale University scientists have discovered that the roots of autism…
The personal, occupational, and psychological factors associated with the development of neck pain
In a recent study published in the BMC Public Health Journal, researchers performed a meta-analysis to identify the occupational, psychological,…
Immunotherapy after stem cell transplantation effectively combats certain childhood nerve tumors
Scientists at St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute and the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen have shown that immunotherapy after…
Zucchini Fritters – Super Healthy Kids
These delicious Zucchini Fritters are crispy, savory, and packed with veggies. They make a tasty and portable way to get…
Breastmilk sugars may help prevent prenatal infections
Breastfeeding has long been used as a method to help keep newborns healthy and protected against a variety of diseases.…
is there a difference in genetic architecture?
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated whether individuals diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…
Long COVID may confer elevated psychological distress among young adults
In a recent article published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers analyzed data from 44,652 United States (US) college…
Interpersonal supports and community resources can help depressed mothers in parenting
The proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” takes on new significance when a mother of a child…
Researchers develop new method to find mutations in pediatric brain tumors
Researchers at Uppsala university have developed a new method to find mutations in brain tumors in children. They could also…
Nationwide Children’s Hospital pioneers new gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In a landmark moment for the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s, a 5-year-old from Bellefontaine, Ohio, received the…
School-based interventions offer opportunity to promote cardiovascular health in adolescents
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), particularly stroke and ischemic heart disease, remain the most common causes of premature death globally. The high…