2+ hour ago  (321+ words) Giving babies eggs early in life may help reduce their risk of developing egg allergies, especially for infants with eczema, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers from The University of Queensland and Murdoch Children's Research Institute,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (567+ words) Multiple studies in recent years have highlighted the extensive, and often devastating damage war can have on the long-term mental health of children living in conflict zones. Data from two such studies conducted in Ethiopia demonstrated the impact of persistent,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (244+ words) A new study by researchers from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston University, Boston Medical Center, UMass Chan Medical School, and Brown University found that mental health concerns are being discussed more often during children's regular doctor visits. For the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (331+ words) A recent study conducted over seven years has streamlined the testing and diagnosis of newborns with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), facilitating early intervention and treatment of infants before the development of symptoms. There are over 461 genes linked with SCID, including…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (158+ words) Iconic band U2 were recently spotted in Mexico City, on top of a school bus graffitied by Mexican artist Chavis M'rmol. The band, comprised of, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. , were in Mexico to shoot a music…...

1+ mon, 21+ hour ago  (245+ words) The study analyzed data from 2, 287 participants ranging from early teens to adults in their 70s. Each person completed standardized assessments measuring childhood adversity, positive experiences, resilience, and current symptoms of anxiety and depression. The researchers discovered a clear pattern: individuals who…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (509+ words) Amantadine, a commonly prescribed drug for Parkinson's disease and other disorders, was recently used for treating epileptic encephalopathy in pediatric patients in Spain. The tricyclic amine amantadine was first approved in 1976 for the prophylaxis of influenza A. In recent years, the…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (240+ words) Bangladesh is facing one of its worst measles outbreaks in recent years, with over 100 children reported dead as infections rise, particularly among unvaccinated infants. In response, the government, working alongside the United Nations, has launched an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (361+ words) A new long-term study shows that teenagers who use cannabis may face a higher risk of mental health problems such as bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, anxiety, and depression in later life. Researchers studied over 4. 6 lakh teenagers between the ages of…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (239+ words) The World Health Organization has released a new global guideline on evidence-based policies and interventions to create healthy school food environments. For the first time, WHO is advising countries to adopt a whole-school approach that ensures food and beverages provided…...