//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/children's_health/ Learn valuable parenting tips and information on parenting toddlers through teens. Find out about children's health issues such as learning disabilities, weight problems and other common health problems with children. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:47:09 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:47:09 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/children's_health/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124926.htm The school year has hardly begun and the first exams are already approaching. According to findings by researchers from the University of Basel, school children cope better with the stress if they get plenty of daily exercise. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124926.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142823.htm New research has shown how a complex component of milk that can be added to infant formula has been shown to confer long-term cognitive benefits, including measures of intelligence and executive function in children. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142823.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151758.htm A new study shows that adding zinc to farmland soil can help prevent childhood stunting, a condition due to chronic undernutrition that is associated with poor brain development and long-lasting harmful consequences, such as reduced school performance and increased disease risks. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:17:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151758.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131935.htm New research suggests parental incarceration elevates cardiovascular risk in early adulthood, potentially contributing to larger health disparities. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131935.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131832.htm Grandparents appeared to serve as an important private safety net when COVID-19 first hit the U.S., according to a recent study. The pandemic's arrival in 2020 coincided with a surge of nearly 510,000 children living in 'doubled-up' households, co-residing with other adults in addition to their parents or parents' partners. While these living arrangements had already been increasing before COVID-19, this was an additional increase beyond what would be expected based on previous trends -- and most of those children, about 460,000, were living with grandparents. The surge was temporary, however, and those households returned to expected levels in 2021. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:18:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131832.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131747.htm Living in a racially segregated neighborhood puts Black children at a higher risk of having elevated blood lead levels, and this association has persisted over more than two decades, according to new research. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131747.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131715.htm Students with disabilities are often bullied and socially excluded in school at a far greater rate than their classmates. To help teachers recognize, respond to and prevent bullying toward these students, researchers developed an evidence-based, online professional development curriculum. The curriculum highlights the value of teachers building a strong rapport with their students, noticing changes in student behavior as potential warning signs, incorporating social skills and communication skills into classroom learning objectives, as well as practicing behavior-specific praise in a way that showcases students' strengths and encourages collaboration with peers. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131715.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125940.htm Several major childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study. The research identifies gut microbiome features and early life influences that are associated with children developing any of four common allergies -- eczema, asthma, food allergy and/or hay fever. The findings could lead to methods of predicting whether a child will develop allergies, and ways to prevent them from developing at all. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125940.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125934.htm A new study shows that people suffering from hospital-treated depression may have a high risk of developing conditions such as substance abuse, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety -- depending on their genetic predisposition to the individual disorder. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125934.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829124717.htm Sleep is a critical part of a child's overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave. According to a new study, getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects of stressful environments. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:47:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829124717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111854.htm Preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function by the age of two and a half. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111854.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111835.htm Parents with children in adolescence know this all too well: one minute 'the little ones' are just up to your shoulder, and all of a sudden, they're growing over your head. Until now, it was assumed that such pubertal growth spurt in body length only occurs in humans, but not in other primates. Researchers have now investigated this widespread hypothesis in bonobos (Pan paniscus). The result: Pronounced, human-like growth in the adolescent years also exists in bonobos and presumably also in other monkeys. Thus, humans are less exceptional in this trait than previously thought. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111835.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823192942.htm Alcohol use and subsequent handgun carrying were positively associated during adolescence and young adulthood among individuals who grew up in rural areas, similar to findings in urban areas. Reducing alcohol use may be an important strategy to prevent handgun carrying and firearm-related harm among young people in rural areas. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:29:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823192942.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122511.htm Hours of inactivity during childhood could be setting the stage for heart attacks and strokes later in life, according to new research. The study found that sedentary time accumulated from childhood to young adulthood was associated with heart damage -- even in those with normal weight and blood pressure. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122511.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164006.htm 根据最近的一项研究,改善整体的饮食quality and reduced consumption of red meat, as well as increased time spent in reading and organized sports enhanced reasoning skills among children over the first two school years. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164006.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163846.htm 早期社会和环境风险large and lasting effects on child development and adult health. One of the systems that is vulnerable to external influence is the gut microbiome. A new study highlights a critical development window during which racial differences in the gut microbiome emerge. The findings are based on analysis of data from 2,756 gut microbiome samples from 729 U.S. children between birth and 12 years of age. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:38:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163846.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131845.htm Most infants admitted to the intensive care or high acuity unit for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections during fall 2022 were previously healthy and born at term, according to a new study. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:18:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131845.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122312.htm A breakthrough project mapping brain changes in nearly 1,300 people diagnosed with six different types of mental illness has revealed the extraordinary diversity of brain changes found in people with conditions like major depression and schizophrenia. The study used brain imaging to measure the size, or volume, of over 1000 different brain regions. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122312.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110412.htm Two distinct neurodevelopmental abnormalities that arise just weeks after the start of brain development have been associated with the emergence of autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study in which researchers developed brain organoids from the stem cells of boys diagnosed with the disorder. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:04:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110412.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110340.htm Researchers have made a remarkable step forward in finding a potential cure for a type of childhood kidney disease. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:03:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110340.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110315.htm A new observation suggests that a life-threatening blood clotting disorder can be caused by an infection with adenovirus, one of the most common respiratory viruses in pediatric and adult patients. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:03:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110315.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110305.htm Life is harder for adolescents who are not attractive or athletic. New research shows low attractive and low athletic youth became increasingly unpopular over the course of a school year, leading to subsequent increases in their loneliness and alcohol misuse. As their unpopularity grows, so do their problems. Put simply, the peer group punishes those who do not have highly valued traits such as being good-looking or being good at sports. Results also put to rest stereotypes about sex differences. The findings reveal a transformation in adolescent social culture such that the social penalties attached to being low in attractiveness or low in athleticism are no longer gender specific. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:03:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110305.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130650.htm Scientists have shown that immunotherapy after stem cell transplantation effectively combats certain nerve tumors in children. Crucially, stem cells from a parent provide children with a new immune system that responds much better to immunotherapies. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130650.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808181910.htm The proverb 'It takes a village to raise a child' takes on new significance when a mother of a child is experiencing depression. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:19:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808181910.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121930.htm Today in the U.S., a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) can wait close to a year to see a cardiologist because of high demand and limited resources. This is precious time that could be spent managing their conditions to help them avoid having a heart attack or stroke at a young age. A new study from Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides the firstcomprehensive look at the practice of pediatric preventive cardiology in 30 years. It found a high incidence of youth with risk factors for cardiovascular disease but a significant lack of resources and personnel to provide the timely, preventive care they need. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:19:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121930.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123726.htm A study has shown that prenatal diagnosis, or diagnosis before a baby is born, is associated with earlier surgery for babies with congenital heart defects, the most common birth defects affecting nearly 1% of all live births. The association was demonstrated for critical defects (when heart surgery is required before the infant leaves the hospital) and certain types of noncritical defects, which constitute about 75% of all congenital heart defects. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:37:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123726.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803113023.htm In experiments using neonatal mice, researchers have identified a fatty molecule in breast milk that triggers a process in which stem cells in the brain produce cells that create new white matter, reversing brain injury. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:30:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803113023.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802132106.htm Research recommends authorities mandate that schools and sports organizations enforce policies to prevent concussions. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:21:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802132106.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801172014.htm 第一个的随机对照试验aimed at identifying an effective way to manage myopia was published last week. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:20:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801172014.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801152856.htm An evaluation of 17 previously published studies suggests that exposure to lead in the womb or in childhood is associated with an increased risk of engaging in criminal behavior in adulthood -- but more evidence is needed to strengthen understanding. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:28:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801152856.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801105024.htm Researchers have identified plasma protein-based biomarkers capable of identifying adolescents at risk of developing mental health issues. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:50:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801105024.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801105011.htm Moving to more polluted areas was associated with an increase in body mass index, according to an analysis of more than 46,000 children and adolescents living in Catalonia. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:50:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801105011.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110734.htm Scientists analyzed data from more than 150,000 adults across 29 countries between 2001 and 2022 with results demonstrating the high prevalence of mental health disorders, with 50 per cent of the population developing at least one disorder by the age of 75. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:07:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110734.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728121132.htm Research found that direct injection of neonatal mesenchymal stem cells, derived from heart tissue discarded during surgery, reduces intestinal inflammation and promotes wound healing in a mouse model of Crohn's disease-like ileitis, an illness marked by chronic intestinal inflammation and progressive tissue damage. The study offers a promising new and alternative treatment approach that avoids the pitfalls of current Crohn's disease medications, including diminishing effectiveness, severe side effects and increased risk of gastrointestinal dysfunction. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:11:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728121132.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123006.htm Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to a new study. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:30:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123006.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725122954.htm In children with suspected sinusitis, a nasal swab to test for three types of bacteria can tell whether antibiotics are likely to be effective or not, according to a new study. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:29:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725122954.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122711.htm A new study has added weight to the evidence that watching too much television as a child can lead to poor health in adulthood. The research found that children who watched more television were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome as an adult. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:27:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122711.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122516.htm A gene called Myc (pronounced 'mick') that is among the most important drivers of cancer in both mice and humans also plays a newly discovered crucial role in aging. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:25:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122516.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122454.htm While the incidence of influenza-associated neuropsychiatric events in children in the United States is unknown, the controversy over the use of a common antiviral medication typically administered to treat flu in children has sparked concern among parents and medical professionals alike. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:24:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122454.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230722004656.htm New mothers can expect sleep deprivation in the first few years of baby's life. But too little sleep can take a toll on the health of both mother and child. A new study looks at maternal and infant sleep patterns, identifying predictors and providing recommendations for instilling healthy habits. Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:46:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230722004656.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113256.htm In 2017, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a dramatic reversal in its approach to peanut-allergy prevention, recommending parents expose their infants as young as four months old to peanuts in an effort to prevent peanut allergy. In the five years since, early introduction to peanuts has been gaining traction among U.S. parents and caregivers, but more work must be done to communicate the guidelines more broadly, especially to those with less access to health-related information, reports a new study. Among all surveyed parents and caregivers in the U.S., 13% of parents said they're aware of the guidelines and 48% believed feeding peanuts early prevented peanut allergy, despite knowing about the guidelines or not. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:32:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113256.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113211.htm Errors in installation of child car seats are common, even with seats that have a five-star rating for ease of use, according to a new study. The study found that although the rating system was a suitable indicator of ease of use, with fewer errors detected when parents installed seats that had higher ratings, more efforts are needed to ensure optimal safety for young passengers. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:32:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113211.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113127.htm A new study has shown that hardship experienced by mothers during their own childhood or during pregnancy is reflected in the composition of their 2-year-old children's gut microbiome. It was previously understood that in rodents, prenatal stress affects microbiomes into adulthood, but how long after birth the effects lasted in humans was unknown. The changes to this community of microorganisms are likely among the ways that hardship affects a child's socioemotional development. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:31:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113127.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719221531.htm Young children who were exposed to commonly-prescribed anti-seizure medications in utero do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes than children of women who do not take anti-seizure medications. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:15:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719221531.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717143218.htm Columbia researchers have found why babies are susceptible to repeated bouts of common respiratory infections--but also have a unique weapon to fight off new pathogens that healthy adults lack. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:32:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717143218.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717143210.htm Data scientists have created an artificial intelligence model that may more accurately predict which existing medicines, not currently classified as harmful, may in fact lead to congenital disabilities. The model, or 'knowledge graph,' also has the potential to predict the involvement of pre-clinical compounds that may harm the developing fetus. The study is the first known of its kind to use knowledge graphs to integrate various data types to investigate the causes of congenital disabilities. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:32:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717143210.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717115826.htm A new study finds concussions don't reduce the IQ of children. Findings may help to reduce parental fears regarding these common and concerning head injuries. Researchers looked at socioeconomic status, patient sex, severity of injuries, concussion history, and whether there was a loss of consciousness at the time of injury. None of these factors made a difference. Across the board, concussion was not associated with lower IQ. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:58:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717115826.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713192855.htm The percentage of infants from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experiencing hypothermia upon operating room (OR) arrival and at any point during the operation decreased from 48.7% to 6.4% and 67.5% to 37.4%, respectively, after implementation of a multidisciplinary quality improvement project. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:28:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713192855.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713141942.htm 使用低剂量的阿托品眼药水(浓度0.01%) was no better than placebo at slowing myopia (nearsightedness) progression and elongation of the eye among children treated for two years, according to a randomized controlled trial. The trial aimed to identify an effective way to manage this leading and increasingly common cause of refractive error, which can cause serious uncorrectable vision loss later in life. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:19:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713141942.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165203.htm A new study reveals that adults with multiple young children engage in significantly less vigorous physical activity compared to those with fewer or no children. The findings have important implications for adults who aspire to be more physically active but struggle to find the time due to their caregiving responsibilities. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:52:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165203.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165200.htm Two injectable therapies accounted for nearly 100 percent of medications for patients in 2001, but by 2020 that decreased to about 25 percent. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:52:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165200.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133316.htm A new national study has found whole genome sequencing (WGS) to be nearly twice as effective as a targeted gene sequencing test at identifying abnormalities responsible for genetic disorders in newborns and infants. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:33:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133316.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113905.htm A common childhood injury has been shown to slash school completion rates, adding to evidence that found being hospitalized can have a long-lasting effect on young people. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:39:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113905.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113826.htm Researchers have demonstrated a new way of linking personal records and protecting privacy. The first application is in identifying cases of rare genetic disorders. There are many other potential applications across society. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:38:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113826.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230707111632.htm Researchers found that altered B cell function in children with mitochondrial disorders led to a weaker and less diverse antibody response to viral infections. Researchers analyzed gene activity of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, are less able to survive cellular stress. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:16:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230707111632.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706160116.htm Researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and lead to life-long health impacts for offspring. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:01:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706160116.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124526.htm For the first time, scientists have shown that gut bacteria differences are associated with later development of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a debilitating rheumatic childhood disease, and that these differences are present years before the disease is diagnosed. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:45:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124526.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705142946.htm A new study suggests that depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be a clinically distinct disorder rather than traditional major depressive disorder, with implications for patient treatment. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:29:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705142946.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705122459.htm New research has found that the way childhood abuse and/or neglect is remembered and processed has a greater impact on later mental health than the experience itself. The authors suggest that, even in the absence of documented evidence, clinicians can use patients' self-reported experiences of abuse and neglect to identify those at risk of developing mental health difficulties and provide early interventions. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:24:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705122459.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705115144.htm Children taking a prescription stimulant to manage ADHD symptoms are not at a higher risk of substance use disorder as adolescents or young adults, according to new research. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:51:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705115144.htm