Scientists say active early learning shapes the adult brain
Virginia Tech, Penn researchers show early learning shapes adult brain structureCredit: Virginia Tech An enhanced learning environment during the first ...
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Immunity boost in the gut
Vaccine efficacy link to microbiota, studies showCredit: Flinders University Varying immune response to vaccinations could be countered with microbiota-targeted interventions ...
Tiniest of moments proves key for baby’s healthy brain
Credit: Courtesy Dwyer Lab University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have shed new light on how our brains develop, ...
Blood test detects childhood tumors based on their epigenetic profiles
Credit: Tatjana Hirschmugl A new study exploits the characteristic epigenetic signatures of childhood tumors to detect, classify and monitor the ...
Mouse pups’ cries give clues about autism spectrum disorder
Machine learning is being applied to gauge which vocalizations are predictive of ASDCredit: The University of Texas Health Science Center ...
Good bacteria can temper chemotherapy side effects
Naturally occurring gut bacteria can clean up chemo toxins in the body, study findsCredit: Northwestern University In the human gut, ...
New paper establishes context for myopia control axial length targets
Comparison of axial elongation among emmetropes, untreated progressing myopes, and treated myopes places treatment efficacy in the context of normal ...
China makes remarkable gains in maternal and child survival rates
Credit: Rui Xu China has made remarkable gains in reducing the number of women who die during childbirth and boosting ...
Diabetes vaccine gives promising results in a genetic subgroup
Credit: Anna Nilsen/Linköping University A clinical study led by Linköping University and financed by pharmaceuticals company Diamyd Medical has investigated ...
UC leads infant health study
Researchers and community members work together to promote healthy eating habits for babiesCredit: Provided by Stough Many parents of young ...
OU-MRU: High levels of television exposure affect visual acuity in children
Okayama University Medical Research Updates (OU-MRU) Vol.90Credit: 2021 Okayama University It is ingrained in parents to curtail the hours their ...
Targeting abnormal cell metabolism shows promise for treating pediatric brain tumors
Credit: Khoa Pham, M.D. Two experimental drug approaches that target vulnerabilities in cancer cell metabolism may extend survival and enhance ...
Research reveals potential treatment to prevent obesity-driven liver damage
Team led by experts at Cincinnati Children's reports success- in mice-at controlling a subgroup of immune system cells that trigger ...
More kids seeing doctors virtually but some parents still hesitant
1 in 5 parents in new national poll say their child had a virtual health visit over the past year, ...
Preemie boys age faster as men, study shows
They do not do as well as their normal weight counterparts or preemie girlsCredit: McMaster University Hamilton, ON (May 17, ...
Researchers pinpoint possible way to prevent permanent hearing loss caused by cancer drug
Deeper understanding of how the chemotherapy drug cisplatin works in the body may potentially eliminate the toxic side-effect in childhood ...
Evaluation of the diagnostic criteria for anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis in children
Credit: TMIMS Anti-NMDA receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis was first reported to develop in female young adults with ovarian teratoma. However, another ...
No lasting benefit to tubes over antibiotics for childhood ear infections
Credit: UPMC PITTSBURGH, May 12, 2021 - There is no long-term benefit to surgically placing tympanostomy tubes in a young ...
C-Path announces accelerated data sharing collaboration with Tufts Medical Center
FDA grant supports use of real-world data to generate real-world evidence in neonatesCredit: C-Path TUCSON, Ariz., May 12, 2021 -- ...
Online CBT effective against OCD symptoms in the young
Credit: Ulf Sirborn Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents is associated with impaired education and worse general health later ...