Understanding ADHD
ADHD and obesity are linked through genetics and pregnancy weight, study finds
Certain genetic variants are linked to an increased risk of developing both obesity and ADHD, according to a new study.
Stories tagged with 'child health'
COVID-19 orphanhood
Global study estimates 1.5 million children have lost a caregiver from COVID-19
An estimated 1.5 million children worldwide have lost a parent, custodial grandparent, or other relative who cared for them, due to COVID-19.
Woodlands & mental health
Living near woodlands is good for children and young people’s mental health
A new study has found a link between proximity to woodlands and improved mental wellbeing among children and young people.
Vaccine benefits
Vaccines given in last 20 years could prevent 50 million deaths in LMICs
Vaccinations given in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in the last 20 years will prevent 50 million deaths from infectious diseases.
Digital care for children
Evidence lacking for benefits of digital tools in children’s palliative care
New research has highlighted a stark evidence gap for the impact of digital tools on the quality of life of children receiving palliative care.
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Unhealthy Diet
Urgent action needed to reduce harm of ultra-processed foods to British children
British children are consuming ‘exceptionally high’ proportions of ultra-processed foods, increasing their risk of obesity and damaging their health.
Keeping watch
COAST study highlights need to monitor oxygen therapy in children with pneumonia
Oxygen therapy can save the lives of children with pneumonia, but careful monitoring is needed to reduce harm, avoid over-reliance and protect supply.
Baby brains
800 newborn brain scans made available to help clarify how some diseases develop
The Developing Human Connectome Project (dHCP) has made the scans of 800 baby brains available to study how developmental disorders progress.
Supplement Support
Pea flour helps malnourished children regain weight and restores gut bugs
Adding pea flour to feeds for severely malnourished children helps them gain weight and restores the balance of microbes in their gut.
Child coronary risk
Genes that make children susceptible to severe Kawasaki disease identified
Researchers have found genes that make children susceptible to the disease, and those associated with the heart damage it can cause in severe cases.
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