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Trial evaluates maternal vaccine to protect newborns from Group B Streptococcus
Researchers from the Wits Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (Wits VIDA) Research Unit at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)... Read more -
Less sugar early in life may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's
Sugar restriction during the first 1,000 days after conception may significantly reduce a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's by up... Read more -
Bloodstream-delivered cell therapy slows muscle decline in young people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, trial finds
A cell therapy called deramiocel could slow muscle weakening in boys and young men with advanced Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)... Read more -
Children, teens have higher psychological burden of atopic dermatitis
The psychological burden of atopic dermatitis (AD) seems strongest in children and adolescents, according to a review published online July... Read more -
Study identifies which bacteria trigger the 'farm effect' that makes children less prone to allergies
Children who grow up in a farm environment are less prone to allergies, asthma and hay fever than their classmates.... Read more -
Trial shows importance of integrated early-life interventions to improve growth in babies born too small
A randomized clinical trial conducted in India by Indian and Norwegian researchers demonstrates that an integrated intervention package improves growth... Read more -
Teen digital overuse reflects distinct psychosocial profiles, study finds
When a teenager spends hours in front of a screen, parents and clinicians often reach the same conclusion: too much... Read more -
The ABCs of back-to-school allergy management
Being ready for the school year means more than gathering clothes and supplies—it also means adequately preparing your child and... Read more -
Rare TBX4 mutations reveal excess lung muscle behind childhood pulmonary hypertension
For families of children with rare diseases, the search for answers can be lonely, desperate and frustrating. Such is the... Read more -
Silver diamine fluoride treatment could halt cavities without shots, drilling or sedation
Every year, untreated tooth decay sends thousands of young U.S. children to emergency departments for dental problems doctors can't treat.... Read more -
New study finds upward trend in alcohol use during pregnancy in the U.S.
Prenatal alcohol exposure—a contributor to adverse pregnancy outcomes and the leading preventable cause of neurodevelopmental disability worldwide—has increased in the... Read more -
Omalizumab allows children with multiple food allergies eat trigger foods safely
About a third of children with multiple food allergies gained the ability to safely eat full servings of foods that... Read more -
Pediatric offices deliver family-based obesity treatment with lasting benefits, trial finds
Childhood obesity affects 1 in 5 children in the U.S., yet most families have limited access to specialized weight-management programs... Read more -
One in four teens report using mobile food delivery at school
Nearly one-quarter of teens reported using mobile food delivery services during school hours, and almost half said they use them... Read more -
80% of toddler foods on grocery shelves are ultra-processed, audit reveals
An audit of toddler foods sold at 21 grocery stores in Texas revealed that 4 out of 5 products were... Read more
