Study proposes a new index to understand the link between gender and mental health in adolescence
Half of mental health disorders first manifest themselves before the age of 14. Seventy per cent appear before the age…
Infant RSV infections increase likelihood of childhood asthma
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers explore the correlation between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in infancy…
Stimulating a bile acid receptor can help protect the vision of premature newborns
It sounds like bile acid in the eye would hurt, but scientists think stimulating one of its receptors can actually…
The importance of monitoring diet in the first 24 months of life
Nutrition plays a vital role in the growth and development of infants and young children. Early childhood is a critical…
Healthy Spinach Dip (No Mayo)
Made with nutrient-packed spinach, protein-rich Greek yogurt, and flavorful herbs and spices, this Healthy Spinach Dip is both delicious and…
Speech therapy can help kids who stutter to communicate more confidently
For the parents of children who stutter, managing the communication disorder alone can be stressful and isolating. At Saint Louis…
2023 PCRF grant recipients announced for exploring new, safer treatments for pediatric cancers
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF), a nonprofit focused on transforming pediatric cancer care by accelerating research breakthroughs, today announced…
Expectant mothers and fathers remain unprepared for parenthood, new report warns
Expectant mothers and fathers are being “failed” by the UK government’s public health plans leaving them unprepared for parenthood, a…
New research explores if pregnant mothers’ exposure to toxic metals impacts babies’ kidney development
Chronic kidney disease is a growing problem worldwide and in the aging U.S. population. But could the groundwork for this…
Pediatric firearm injury rates have risen steadily over the past 5 years, audit reveals
The rate of children’s firearm injuries has risen steadily over the past 5 years, and particularly after the stay at…
World’s first childbirth following a uterus transplantation achieved solely by robot-assisted surgery
For the first time worldwide, in yet another breakthrough by the world-leading research team at the University of Gothenburg, a…
Are inadequate culinary skills among undergraduate students associated with obesity and overweight?
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers investigated the association between the culinary skills of undergraduate students…