Genetics
Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear
Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear.
Jan 28, 2024
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News tagged with chinese children
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Does taking traditional Chinese medicine during pregnancy increase the risk of birth defects?
New research published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica has revealed a link between the use of traditional Chinese medicine during pregnancy and congenital malformations, including heart defects, in children.
Apr 19, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Pandemic tie to vision issues seen in Chinese kids' study
Research suggests vision problems increased among Chinese schoolchildren during pandemic restrictions and online learning, and eye specialists think the same may have happened in U.S. kids.
Sep 16, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Older Chinese Americans can improve family relationships, cognition through acculturation
Older Chinese immigrants who adjust to their new cultural environment by learning the language, following the country's media and socializing with local residents can reduce acculturation gap with their adult children and ...
Jun 7, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Schools, parents and grandparents hold key to unlocking China's obesity problem
Educating parents and grandparents—as well as improving physical activity and the food provided at school—could hold the key to solving China's obesity pandemic, according to one of the largest trials of childhood obesity ...
Nov 26, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Cultural factors affect Chinese Americans' health
Since 2011, the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago (PINE), the most extensive epidemiological cohort study of Chinese older adults in the United States, has revealed critical health disparities among the growing ...
Aug 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Culture shapes how we learn to reason?
If you made any plans for next week, congratulations! You've demonstrated a key feature of being human: being able to think beyond the here and now—or, think abstractly. But when babies learn different kinds of abstract ...
Jun 24, 2019
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Health
Late bedtime and lack of sleep lead to overweight children in China
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found that Chinese children who go to bed later and sleep less are more likely to be more overweight.
Sep 6, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Finally allowed 2nd child, older Chinese parents turn to IVF
China's decision to allow all married couples to have two children is driving a surge in demand for fertility treatment among older women, putting heavy pressure on clinics and breaking down past sensitivities, and even shame, ...
May 30, 2016
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Overweight & Obesity
Grandparents' affection piling on the pounds in Chinese children
New research published today has revealed that affection from grandparents towards their grandchildren may play a major role in contributing to the childhood obesity pandemic in China.
Jul 16, 2015
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