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Extremely severe obesity is on the rise in kids—along with a barrage of health problems
Obesity rates in children have been on the rise for decades, having quadrupled from 1990 to 2022, and along with the rise in obesity, comes a rise in health risks. However, obesity can be broken down further into categories ...
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How having a child can impact mental health
While parenthood is linked with better mental health, new UCL research reveals social and economic circumstances also matter.
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Cerebroplacental ratio better guides delivery with perceived less fetal movement
An additional ultrasound measurement to assess resistance in fetal blood vessels can improve the decision of whether to expedite birth when a woman in the final stage of pregnancy perceives less fetal movements, according ...
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Children living near oil and gas wells face higher risk of rare leukemia, studies show
Acute lymphocytic leukemia is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in children, although it is rare. It begins in the bone marrow and rapidly progresses.
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Few babies getting RSV antibody shot, study says
A new antibody shot that protects babies against RSV infection could be struggling to gain traction, researchers report.
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Impact of sociodemographic factors, treatment compliance, age of diagnosis in amblyopia treatment outcomes
Amblyopia, commonly referred to as "lazy eye," is the leading cause of vision loss in one eye in children, affecting around 2% of the population. Treatment success varies based on sociodemographic factors, with previous studies ...
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MRI study reveals structural brain changes in children with restrictive eating disorders
In the last decade, the incidence of restrictive eating disorders in children, like anorexia-nervosa and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorders (ARFID), has doubled. These disorders have severe consequences for growing ...
Eight babies born after mitochondrial donation treatment to reduce transmission of mitochondrial DNA disease
The UK's pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight babies born, research shows.
Jul 16, 2025
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Childhood trauma can harm health for life
Adverse experiences and environments in childhood may cause a chain reaction of mental and physical health problems later in life, according to new University of Georgia research.
Jul 16, 2025
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Living near St. Louis-area Coldwater Creek during childhood linked with higher risk of cancer from radiation
Living near Coldwater Creek—a Missouri River tributary north of St. Louis that was polluted by nuclear waste from the development of the first atomic bomb—in childhood in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s was associated with ...
Jul 16, 2025
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Protecting childhood mental health after preterm birth: Key factors identified
Around 8% of all births in England are preterm. Despite improvements in neonatal care and survival, preterm children still have more difficulties in later life than their peers, including a higher risk of mental health problems, ...
Jul 16, 2025
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Optimal heart health in children cuts risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, review indicates
Optimal heart health from birth through adolescence, as measured by a combination of metrics, leads to long-lasting cardiovascular and overall physical, cognitive and mental health, according to the systematic review published ...
Jul 16, 2025
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No increased risk of childhood cancer near UK nuclear sites, study finds
Children living near nuclear power stations in the U.K. are not at increased risk of childhood cancers, according to a new analysis.
Jul 16, 2025
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Calls for an increase of trauma-informed care for child medical procedures
The psychological and emotional harm of restraining a child during a medical procedure is causing more trauma than necessary.
Jul 16, 2025
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Study shows food preferences, stigma among reasons students don't eat free school meals
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government enabled schools to provide all children, regardless of need, with free meals to address nutrition and food insecurity. While program participation increased, many students ...
Jul 16, 2025
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Childhood trauma shapes adult stress appraisal and mental health outcomes, research reveals
University of Leeds psychologists report that stress appraisal and perceived stress act as key conduits linking childhood trauma to adult depression, anxiety, defeat, and entrapment.
Comparing first-trimester UTI antibiotics and congenital malformations
A collaboration between Vanderbilt University and Washington University researchers produced a population-based cohort study suggesting first-trimester treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI) with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole ...
School lunches, the French way: It's not just about nutrition, but togetherness and bon appetit
This spring, as part of a sabbatical project, I had the privilege of visiting school food programs and meeting with school food researchers in six cities in France, England and Scotland.
Jul 15, 2025
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Diversified segmental defocus optimization spectacles delay myopia in children
Daily use of diversified segmental defocus optimization (DSDO) spectacle lenses delays the onset of myopia among children, according to a study published online July 10 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Jul 15, 2025
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Velar adhesion reduces cleft width prior to palatoplasty in cleft lip
For patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP), velar adhesion (VA) reduces cleft width prior to palatoplasty and is associated with a lower incidence of otitis media with effusion (OME), according to a study published ...
Jul 15, 2025
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How to mitigate damage from gunshot injuries to the brain in children and young adults: Study
A study presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting found that almost half of gunshot wound injuries to the brain in children and young adults include penetrating cerebrovascular injuries ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Family doctor offers tips for summer water safety
Every year in the U.S., about 4,000 people die by drowning. Children, men and nonwhite people are at the highest risk.
Jul 15, 2025
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Study suggests teens with obesity may face higher risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life
Obesity and type 2 diabetes in adolescence can interfere with bone development, potentially increasing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life, according to a study presented at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Aid cuts, misinformation threaten child vaccination progress: UN
Global infant vaccination levels have stabilized after shrinking during the COVID crisis, the UN said Tuesday, but it warned that misinformation and drastic aid cuts were deepening dangerous coverage gaps and putting millions ...
Jul 15, 2025
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