The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening all children for food insecurity and refers families to community resources. Lack of adequate healthy food can impair concentration, lead to behavioral problems, and increase risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
A new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics reveals a significant increase in ACL tears among youths, particularly high school students, over the past two decades. The incidence rose by 2.3% per year, with females experiencing most ACL tears at age 16 and males peaking at age 17.
Hurricane Patricia broke records as the strongest eastern North Pacific hurricane on record, with a minimum central pressure of 880 millibars and maximum sustained winds near 200 mph. The storm is expected to produce catastrophic impacts in southwestern Mexico, including life-threatening flash floods and mudslides.
A multi-center trial found that therapy dogs can reduce anxiety levels and improve heart rate stability in children with cancer, as well as their parents. The study provides the first solid data on the psychosocial benefits of animal-assisted interventions for pediatric cancer patients.
Researchers analyzed four Canadian cities using RETScreen software and found that geothermal heat pumps are most viable in Halifax. The study suggests that the systems could provide significant financial savings, breaking even within 7 years.
Researchers have identified 1,450 genes linked to ageing, as well as a connection between these genes and lifestyle factors. The study found that individuals with a biological age older than their actual age are more likely to have conditions such as high blood pressure or cholesterol.
A new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that nearly three-quarters of mothers and fathers start developing vaccine preferences for their newborns before they know they are having a baby. Parents who were more educated and had previously discussed vaccines with their partner were more likely to form these early preferences.
A new phage treatment has shown strong anti-microbial activity against Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacterium that can kill up to 40% of infected infants. The treatment, CR5, killed the bacteria quickly and effectively, without producing toxins or virulence factors.
Hurricane Olaf remains a major hurricane with sustained winds near 115 mph, moving northward towards the Hawaiian Islands. Swells generated by the storm will produce life-threatening surf along east-facing shores.
A recent study found that stopping breastfeeding due to pain or physical difficulties increases the risk of postnatal depression. The study suggests investing in support systems to enable women to breastfeed successfully.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo propose a six-step process to improve success rates for ecological reclamation projects and control mine closure costs. The study highlights the need for a more pragmatic approach to reclamation planning that takes into account projected climate change, which could lead to billions in additiona...
Typhoon Champi is experiencing vertical wind shear, resulting in its elongation. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts the storm will weaken and transition to an extra-tropical system on October 24.
A UT Dallas political science professor has received a grant from the NSF to extend coverage of the Correlates of War Projects' Militarized Interstate Dispute (MID) data through 2017. The project aims to collect data quickly and efficiently using new methods, including crowdsourcing.
A new study has identified 28 barriers to mental health services for US adolescents affected by bullying, including inadequate screening and counseling by medical providers. The findings highlight the need for improved communication between medical providers, school officials, and parents to ensure access to mental health services.
A study found that over 40% of coaches and 50% of parents believe it's acceptable to let young athletes back into the game before receiving medical clearance, despite guidelines recommending caution. The research aims to raise awareness on safe return-to-play protocols to ensure child athletes receive proper attention after head hits.
Young adults with genetically increased Alzheimer's risk show altered activation patterns in the entorhinal cortex, a key region for spatial navigation. This alteration may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's dementia in the long term.
A new study reveals that nonpowder firearms like airsoft and paintball guns can cause severe injuries in pediatric patients. Twenty-nine percent of the children treated for nonpowder gun injuries required surgery, highlighting the need for stricter regulations on muzzle velocities to prevent such incidents.
A study analyzed 15,613 pediatric ED visits due to legal interventions between 2008 and 2010. Most injuries resulted from blows or manhandling, affecting mostly males and teenagers. The issue comes with significant financial costs, including $16.3 million in total ED charges.
A new study suggests that a mother's use of marijuana during pregnancy may indicate the use of other illicit drugs. The study found that 26% of mothers or their newborns tested positive for THC, with concurrent detection of opioids (12%), amphetamines (11%), and cocaine (6%) also common.
A large-scale study reveals that certain depression symptoms play a bigger role in driving the condition than others. The researchers suggest focusing treatment efforts on these key symptoms to improve patient outcomes.
Researchers discovered a molecular mechanism that triggers early flowering in thale cress under cool temperatures, allowing for accurate prediction and future modification of plant flowering behavior. This study provides insights into the impact of climate change on plant ecology and has potential applications for crop breeding.
A new study found that hands-on training with chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth ventilation increased students' willingness to perform CPR on actual victims. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends an effective way to teach large groups of people lifesaving skills and increase their willingness to use them if they witness...
The Atlantic Philanthropies' archives will be housed permanently at Cornell University Library's Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections. The collection documents roughly $8 billion in grants made by the foundation over three decades, providing a valuable resource for philanthropists and historians.
Researchers at RIKEN have discovered that wrinkles in graphene can form a junction-like structure, changing its electronic properties from zero-gap conductor to semiconductor and back. By manipulating the carbon structure using scanning tunneling microscopy, they have opened up new possibilities for graphene engineering.
A study by Plymouth University suggests that Japan's new sea defense plans could be shared with other nations to improve their preparedness for tsunamis. The research analyzed Japan's history of coastal defense design and measures taken since 2011, highlighting the country's progress in mitigating tsunami impacts.
The University of Texas at Dallas will collaborate with researchers to create a research tool that uses big data to provide updated information on civil protests and unrest, as well as study Colombia's efforts to protect its power grid from attacks. The project aims to drive decisions on foreign policy, international relations, civil w...
Hurricane Patricia intensified rapidly off Mexico's southwestern coast, breaking records for the strongest Eastern North Pacific hurricane. NASA satellites and instruments tracked its rapid intensification, revealing frigid cloud top temperatures that enabled heavy rainfall.
Babies born to mothers traveling to the US for birth have significant medical complexities, longer hospital stays and increased re-hospitalization. The study found an average maternal age of 4 years older, doubled median hospital stay length and higher mortality rate compared to control group.
A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that only 2% of commonly searched websites for firearm storage guidance correctly identified all four safety practices. The four measures include keeping guns locked and unloaded, and storing ammunition in a separate location.
Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a new technique for studying the interactions between small molecules and membrane proteins, allowing for precise control over binding kinetics. This breakthrough has broad implications for basic research and drug design, potentially reducing development time and cost.
Researchers found that fitter men performed better mentally than less fit men by using parts of their brains in the same way as in their youth. Aerobic fitness was associated with higher left-PFC activity and faster reaction times, indicating older adults who use a more youth-like brain perform better.
A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that nearly 1 in 6 advertisements for children's products in top parenting magazines conflicted with health and safety recommendations. In over half of these cases, ads promoted messages that could put a child's life at risk, such as unsafe sleep positions and choking hazards.
Researchers discover halloysite clay tubes with potential for drug delivery, antimicrobial materials and regenerative medicine. However, they are not biodegradable and cannot be injected intravenously.
Urban teens identify improving employment opportunities, after-school activities and a cleaner city environment as key solutions to reduce violence. The study found that 61% of youths reported having a family member killed in an act of violence, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
A survey of over 6,000 schools found that nearly 22% of anaphylactic events occurred in individuals with no previously known allergies. The majority were treated with epinephrine auto-injectors, and the most common triggers included food and insect stings.
A new study found that children in foster care are three times more likely to receive an ADHD diagnosis than their peers. Children with both ADHD and a simultaneous disorder are more likely to receive psychological services, suggesting a high need for these services within this group.
New research shows that deciduous trees can increase resilience of river ecosystems by providing food for insects, which in turn support fish, birds, and bats. Trees also offer a cooling influence and an annual energy input through falling leaves.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina have developed a new technique called 'steam thermography' that can detect blood spots in crime scenes more effectively than luminol. The method uses thermal imaging and a hand steamer to highlight where blood is present, even in highly diluted samples.
David R. Williams, renowned expert on human vision, has received the Sigma Xi William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement. His pioneering work on adaptive optics technologies improved vision in patients with contact lenses, intraocular lenses, and laser refractive surgery.
Tropical Depression 26W was experiencing wind shear and speeding up as it transitioned from a tropical to an extra-tropical cyclone. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center expects the storm to continue weakening over open waters of the western North Pacific Ocean.
More than two-thirds of health food store sales attendants recommended creatine to a researcher posing as a 15-year-old athlete, despite American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations against use in minors. Sales attendants were also more likely to recommend creatine to male athletes.
Researchers have discovered a new function of Histone H1 that helps summon repair proteins, leading to improved understanding of how cells protect and repair DNA damages. This discovery may eventually result in targeted treatments for diseases such as cancer and immune deficiency syndrome.
Researchers have developed a computational method to predict protein dynamics based on co-evolutionary studies, which explains changes in shape or structure to interact with other compounds. This study is crucial for designing drugs and researching genetic diseases like cancer, resulting in higher complexity than current methods.
The University of Arizona has received a $1.5 million grant from FEMA to study carcinogen exposure in firefighters. The researchers will evaluate exposure to carcinogens throughout the work shift and test interventions to reduce carcinogen exposure.
Scientists at the Niels Bohr Institute have developed a photon contact that can control the transport of photons in a circuit. This breakthrough enables the creation of complex quantum photonic circuits and paves the way for the development of quantum networks based on photons.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a 3D bioprinting technique that can create intricate tissue models of the heart, brain, and other organs using biological materials. This breakthrough could lead to the development of new treatments for damaged organs, potentially eliminating the need for transplants.
Researchers have developed a new cutting-plane algorithm that improves upon existing methods, offering huge efficiency gains for specific optimization problems. The algorithm has been applied to various types of problems, including submodular minimization and semidefinite programming, resulting in significant speedups.
Comet Lovejoy released large amounts of ethyl alcohol and glycolaldehyde into space, adding to evidence that comets could be a source of complex organic molecules necessary for life. The discovery supports the idea that comets carried sophisticated chemistry to Earth during its early stages.
A new strategy to determine monocyte subsets involved in diseases has been developed, which may improve the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. The analysis of an additional marker molecule called slan allows a more precise determination of monocyte subgroups.
Researchers at the University of Delaware have successfully developed a new method to increase the energy storage ability of dielectric capacitors using nanotechnology. The innovation achieves an energy density of about two watt hours per kilogram, significantly higher than existing structures.
A new study reveals that potato waste in Switzerland can be reduced significantly through improved cultivation methods and quality standards. The researchers found that 53% of conventionally produced table potatoes are wasted, while organic production leads to a higher waste proportion.
Researchers have discovered two new organisms that play an unknown role in greenhouse gas emissions and consumption, belonging to a previously unexplored group called Bathyarchaeota. The discovery expands our understanding of life on Earth and suggests we are missing other organisms involved in carbon cycling and methane production.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation honors Drs. Beatrix and David Hamburg with the Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions to mental health research and advocacy. The $300,000 annual prize focuses on expanding mental health services globally.
A new rule restricting full-contact tackling during high school football practices has been shown to significantly reduce concussion rates among players. The American Academy of Pediatrics study used data from over 16,000 adolescent athletes and found a nearly twofold decrease in concussions after the rule change.
Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center found that inhibiting the Janus kinase (JAK) family of enzymes promotes hair growth in mice and human hair follicles. The study suggests that JAK inhibitors, approved for blood diseases and rheumatoid arthritis, could be used to restore hair growth in humans.
Scientists at the University of Manchester have shown that the number of opiate receptors in the brain increases to combat severe pain in arthritis sufferers. By applying heat, they found a correlation between higher receptor numbers and increased ability to withstand pain.
A new study reveals that high school female athletes are most likely to experience ACL injuries while playing basketball, soccer, and lacrosse. The rate of injury per exposure is higher in girls than boys, particularly in these high-risk sports.
A study by Eric J. Peng found that each extra inch of adult height correlates with an average increase in yearly income, with men earning $1,660 more per year for every inch above 64 inches and women earning $1,186 more per year for every inch above 59 inches.
Researchers at University of Innsbruck propose new quantum computer architecture that detaches logical qubit from physical implementation, overcoming challenges in adiabatic quantum computation. This approach enables scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Researchers have found that a deadly fish virus, viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSv), is still circulating in Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin. Despite efforts to slow its spread, the virus can survive in infected fish, potentially leading to future outbreaks.
Research shows that skin-to-skin snuggling between mothers and babies can decrease maternal stress levels, improving parent-child bonding and breastfeeding rates. The study found a significant reduction in maternal anxiety, feeling helpless, and stress related to NICU experience.
Researchers have grown mini-kidney organoids in a laboratory by combining stem cell biology with leading-edge gene-editing techniques. These engineered mini-kidneys contain tubules, filtering cells and blood vessel cells, and can mimic both healthy and diseased kidneys.