Pediatrics
Pneumonia in early childhood tied to higher odds of asthma
(HealthDay)—Children who contract pneumonia during the first three years of life appear to face a higher risk of developing asthma, new research suggests.
Mar 6, 2015
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Inflammatory disorders
Premature babies grow out of asthma
Large-scale Danish study from the University of Copenhagen shows that premature babies grow out of the asthma which they are likely to develop in early life.
Feb 4, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Improving health before pregnancy could be key to the prevention of childhood obesity
A new study from the University of Southampton adds to a growing body of evidence that links a child's early environment before and soon after birth to their chance of becoming obese later in life.
Feb 2, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Reported link between early life exposure to paracetamol and asthma 'overstated'
Respiratory infections are likely to have an influential role, the findings suggest. And the evidence is simply not strong enough to warrant changes to current guidance on the use of this medicine, say the researchers.
Nov 25, 2014
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Health
Researchers look for the best way to help shake too much sodium
Multiple times each day, about a third of blacks hold onto sodium – and higher blood pressure – for at least an hour after the stress that raised their pressure has passed, scientists say.
Oct 27, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Child maltreatment alters hormone levels linked to obesity
(Medical Xpress)—Children who are maltreated may be at an increased risk of obesity and inflammatory disorders because of low levels of leptin—a hormone involved in regulating appetite, according to new research from ...
Sep 24, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Poverty-obesity link is more prevalent for women than men, study shows
Adolescent girls living in economically disadvantaged families are more likely than their male counterparts to become overweight or obese, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin.
Sep 15, 2014
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Medical research
Nourishing health in early life
As a newborn takes its first breath, microbes that line the mother's birth canal are already making their way into the infant's gut. And with the baby's first taste of breast milk, many more will settle in. This process of ...
Jul 2, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Early life stress can leave lasting impacts on the brain
For children, stress can go a long way. A little bit provides a platform for learning, adapting and coping. But a lot of it—chronic, toxic stress like poverty, neglect and physical abuse—can have lasting negative impacts.
Jun 27, 2014
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Immunology
Infant immune systems learn fast, but have short memories
Forgetful immune systems leave infants particularly prone to infections, according to a new Cornell University study. Upending the common theory that weak immune cells are to blame, the study has found that infants' immune ...
Jun 11, 2014
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