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Introduce peanut products as early as 4 months to prevent allergies, report says

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Introduce peanut products as early as 4 months to prevent allergies, report says

Pediatricians now recommend introducing peanut-based foods to infants before their first birthday to prevent peanut allergies, according to a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

13 hours ago

Psychology & Psychiatry

'It's real to them, so adults should listen': What children want you to know to help them feel safe

In recent months, we have been confronted by events that make the world seem unsafe. Among these are the horrific stories of child sexual abuse, the rise in Aboriginal youth suicide and the tragedy of mass killings at the ...

14 hours ago

Pediatrics

How to raise global citizens of tomorrow

(HealthDay)—It's never too soon to teach kids to be culturally competent—to learn about, respect and accept people whose culture is different from their own.

14 hours ago

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Further evidence of the dangers of smoking in pregnancy

Smoking during pregnancy is understood to pose risks to both baby and mother. Now, new research led by the University of Glasgow has found further evidence that maternal smoking poses a risk to baby and child health.

15 hours ago

Cancer

Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

Genetic mutations that drive the development of a common type of childhood leukaemia can be traced back to errors by the immune system during the production of antibodies.

15 hours ago

Pediatrics

C-sections are seen as breastfeeding barrier in US, but not in other global communities

The increase in cesarean sections is on the verge of a global epidemic. Though the World Health Organization recommends an optimal C-section rate of 10-15 percent, the United States' C-section rate is more than 30 percent.

Mar 21, 2019

Psychology & Psychiatry

How team sports change a child's brain

Adult depression has long been associated with shrinkage of the hippocampus, a brain region that plays an important role in memory and response to stress. Now, new research from Washington University in St. Louis has linked ...

Mar 21, 2019

Psychology & Psychiatry

Teens have less face time with their friends – and are lonelier than ever

Ask a teen today how she communicates with her friends, and she'll probably hold up her smartphone. Not that she actually calls her friends; it's more likely that she texts them or messages them on social media.

Mar 21, 2019

Obstetrics & gynaecology

C-sections are seen as breastfeeding barrier in the U.S., but not in other global communities

Mar 21, 2019

Overweight & Obesity

Studies: Overweight kids have more fatty tissue in muscles than peers, at risk of health problems

Juvenile obesity is known to cause a range of health problems, and University of Kansas researchers have documented another concern. Overweight children ages 7-10 show more fat in their muscle than healthy weight peers, which ...

Mar 21, 2019

Pediatrics

Childhood adversity linked to higher out-of-pocket health care costs in adulthood

A study has found that out-of-pocket health care spending and medical debt are substantially higher when adults have a history of adverse childhood experiences. The study showed that household medical costs were 30 percent ...

Mar 21, 2019

Pediatrics

Premature babies could benefit from combined glucocorticoid and antioxidant therapy

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have suggested that subtle changes to the drugs administered to mothers threatened with preterm birth or to premature babies could further improve clinical treatment and help increase ...

Mar 20, 2019

Pediatrics

Assessment tool predicts chronic fatigue syndrome six months after mono

One to five percent of college students develop infectious mononucleosis each year, and about 10 percent are diagnosed six months later with chronic fatigue syndrome—a complex condition involving severe fatigue coupled ...

Mar 20, 2019

Medications

Surrey creates innovative lab test to develop easy-to-swallow medicine for children

Scientists at the University of Surrey and University College London have revealed an innovative in vitro method that can help to develop easy to swallow medicine for children and older people.

Mar 20, 2019

Pediatrics

What parents need to know about the signs of child sexual abuse

Recent events, including the conviction and sentencing of George Pell for sexually abusing two children in the 1990s and the documentary airing allegations about Michael Jackson's abuse of two young boys, have made prominent ...

Mar 20, 2019

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Psychology & Psychiatry

More than one in four high school students have experienced symptoms of depression

More than a quarter of high school students have experienced symptoms of clinical depression and other psychiatric conditions, but most are not accessing support from mental health professionals, a UNSW-led survey reveals.

Mar 20, 2019

Immunology

Discovery of a crucial immune reaction when solid food is introduced that prevents inflammatory disorders

Microbes colonize all body surfaces and balance the immune system. In newborn infants, the gut microbiome is first conditioned by breast milk components. When solid food is introduced, gut microbiota develops and bacteria ...

Mar 20, 2019

Overweight & Obesity

Economic growth linked to reduction in stunting and thinness, rise in overweight, obesity in Chinese children

The first study to evaluate the effect of economic growth on malnutrition in all its forms has found that, while stunting and thinness have ameliorated in recent years, a four-fold increase in overweight and obesity among ...

Mar 20, 2019

Pediatrics

New Labour's policies reduced geographical inequalities in infant mortality rates

Efforts by the Labour government to reduce inequalities between the most deprived areas of England and the rest of the country had a positive impact on infant mortality rates, suggests research by the Universities of Newcastle, ...

Mar 19, 2019

Cardiology

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Introduce peanut products as early as 4 months to prevent allergies, report says

'It's real to them, so adults should listen': What children want you to know to help them feel safe

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Obese mouse mothers trigger heart problems in offspring

When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

A protein's surprising role offers clues to limit graft-vs.-host disease

Researchers identify new mechanism to reduce inflammation

New technique shows promise for heart muscle regeneration

New brain research challenges our understanding of sleep

Researchers get humans to think like computers

Blue Brain solves a century-old neuroscience problem

Teens who seek solitude may know what's best for them, research suggests

Generic weight-loss drug may be safe and effective for long-term treatment

Researchers identify potential new therapy for liver diseases

JAMA viewpoint: Physicians' trust in one another is a care safety and quality issue

Mailing colorectal cancer screening kit found effective, regardless of financial incentive

Researchers discover a common link among diverse cancer types

Is the new 'fasting' diet trend healthy?

A billion years of evolution suggests a new approach for Alzheimer's disease treatment

Critical care nurses' work environments improving

Many patients still employ strategies to reduce prescription drug costs

Low, high levels of physical activity tied to reduced mortality

Niraparib extends time without symptoms in ovarian cancer

Understanding how people respond to symptoms of a brain tumor

Neuroscience proves Nietzsche right: some people are wired to be more spontaneous than others

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

New model found effective in predicting risk of opioid overdose

Researchers find method to prioritize treatment strategies in hepatitis C in US prisons

Special evaluations can help seniors cope with cancer care

Easy eggs for a nutritious breakfast

Study reveals impact of plain cigarette packaging warnings

To address the opioid crisis we need to do more to support people suffering from opioid use disorder

Targeted lymphoma drug gets green light for NHS in England

Sleep problems, Alzheimer's disease are linked, but which comes first?

DG/health NATURALS Cough Syrup + Mucus for infants recalled

Dental enamel can't regenerate, right? Think again

Electronic health records cannot replace a doctor who knows you

Is there a safer choice than opioids after a C-section?

More than half of Aussie men report experiencing sexual difficulties

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