Articles tagged with Research On Children
Researchers identified a genetic mutation that speeds up metabolism of certain amino acids, leading to epilepsy and neurobehavioral symptoms in patients with autism. Nutritional supplementation with branched chain amino acids reversed symptoms in mice and showed potential for human treatment.
The Center for Autism Research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has received a $2.2 million NIH grant to study brain development in infants as early as three months old. Researchers aim to identify biomarkers for autism and develop more effective treatments.
Research published in PLOS ONE found that young children consider merit when sharing resources, taking into account the amount of work they contribute and their partner's contribution level. However, a self-serving bias was also observed, with few children giving away more than half of the reward even when their partner had worked more.
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified the genetic cause of Winchester syndrome, a rare and fatal bone disease, by studying frozen skin cells taken from a child in 1969. The MT1-MMP gene mutation leads to severe arthritis and osteoporosis, rendering patients incapable of movement without assistance.
A study by Pascale Engel de Abreu and colleagues found that bilingual children from low-income families outperformed their monolingual peers in controlling attention and ignoring distractions. Despite linguistic challenges, minority bilingual children demonstrated strengths in executive domains.
A recent study by Boston Children's Hospital found significant racial and ethnic disparities in health indicators among fifth-graders. The study revealed that children of higher-income families with more educated parents tended to perform better on these indicators, regardless of their race or ethnicity.
Young children in lower-income families living in high-cost areas underperform academically compared to those in low-cost areas. Higher cost of living is linked to lower academic achievement and fewer educational investments for these families.
A new study found that infants learn to avoid drop-offs while crawling due to their motor abilities, but this knowledge doesn't transfer to walking. The findings suggest that what infants learn is related to their ability to crawl or walk, not a generalized fear of heights.
A new paper calls for a trauma-informed approach in shelters to address the unique challenges faced by homeless families with children who have mental-health problems. The authors recommend changes in shelter practices and future research on parenting in homeless families.
Recent studies from New Zealand's University of Otago challenge the idea that infants as young as six months possess an innate moral compass, instead suggesting their preferences may be driven by interesting events. Researchers found that infants' choices could be explained by simple associations with specific visual stimuli.
Researchers found that some divorced couples can improve their relationships and parent effectively when they prioritize their children's needs. The study suggests that hostile relationships can become more cordial as parents mature and focus on what is best for their kids., Most people assume that divorce leads to ongoing conflict, bu...
Researchers at Mayo Clinic and University of California, San Francisco found that infantile hemangiomas, also known as 'strawberry' birthmarks, grow rapidly in infants between 5.5 and 7.5 weeks old. Early referral to dermatologists for further evaluation is recommended to prevent potential complications.
A study published in Obesity found that German children experience a significant increase in weight prevalence between the ages of 5 and 7.2 years, with over 20% classified as overweight by age 8. This rise is attributed to factors in the home environment rather than school routine.
A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience has found that external stimulation can impact the development of white matter in the postnatal brain. Researchers used sensory deprivation to examine the growth and collection of NG2-expressing oligodendrocyte progenitor cells, which generate myelin around neurons.
A study of over 7000 children found that those with a healthy diet from six months to two years old had an IQ up to two points higher by age eight. Conversely, children fed junk foods during this period had IQs up to two points lower.
New research found that many US children are not using age-appropriate safety restraints in cars, with minority groups facing higher risks. The study highlights the need for culturally specific programs to promote restraint use among minority children.
A new study finds that US workers with disabilities experience both nonoccupational and occupational injuries at a significantly higher rate than those without disabilities. The study highlights the need for improved workplace safety programs and accommodations to prevent injuries among workers with disabilities.
A study by NYU and Princeton researchers found that hearing generic language about a social category leads children to develop essentialist beliefs, which can lead to stereotyping and prejudice. The researchers suggest that changing the way we speak about groups could help reduce societal prejudice.
Researchers from BUSM found a 49% increase in risk for early onset menarche among women who reported childhood sexual abuse, and a 50% increase in risk for late onset menarche among those with severe physical abuse. This study highlights the complex relationship between child abuse and health outcomes.
Researchers Marco Schmidt and Michael Tomasello found that children as young as 2 years old object to rule-breaking, demonstrating an early understanding of social norms. They also enforce norms only within their own cultural in-group, suggesting a sophisticated calibration of behavior to group identity.
A NIH study found that fetal alcohol exposure is associated with abnormal intellectual and behavioral development in children, rather than distinct facial features. The researchers documented cognitive delays, language delays, hyperactivity, attention deficits, and intellectual delays in about 44% of exposed children.
Researchers create three-dimensional 'maps' of children's hearts to identify abnormal electrical pathways, allowing for more precise ablation procedures to correct rapid heart rhythms.
Infants as young as one year old can detect how speech communicates unobservable intentions, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. By recognizing patterns in spoken descriptions, infants can acquire knowledge about matters beyond their direct experiences.
A new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests that sugar-sweetened beverages are not replacing milk in children's diets. Instead, changes in milk consumption were found to be related to changes in fruit juice intake.
A study of 192 families found that fathers' involvement in early interactions with their infants is linked to fewer behavioral problems later on. The researchers suggest that interventions aimed at improving parent-child interaction may be beneficial to the child's behavior, and highlight the importance of early parental engagement.
Teenage girls with eating disorders experienced improved essential fatty acid levels once their weight normalized. The study suggests that providing omega-3 supplements is not necessary if they adopt healthy eating behaviors and gain weight.
Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found a strong relationship between mortgage foreclosures and child physical abuse hospital admissions. Despite a decline in national child abuse statistics, the study reveals a significant increase in severe cases over the last decade.
A study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found that TV habits at age 2-4 predict waist size by grade 4 and sports ability by age 10. Excessive screen time is associated with increased waist circumference and decreased athletic performance, highlighting the need for policies targeting ...
A new protocol allows registries to match records on identifiers such as SIN and health card number without revealing these values. The protocol uses cryptographic techniques to provide end-to-end privacy protection for surveillance programs.
A new study found a 36% increase in track-related injuries among US youth between 1991 and 2008, with sprains and fractures being the most common injuries. The study suggests that injury prevention efforts should be tailored to different age groups and activities.
A study has identified three genes, AKT3, PIK3R2, and PIK3CA, associated with megalencephaly and a range of disorders including cancer, epilepsy, and autism. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for these conditions.
Dr. Douglas Wallace's groundbreaking work on mitochondria has led to a better understanding of their role in human evolution and disease. His research has also shed light on ancient human migration patterns and the link between mitochondrial DNA mutations and various diseases.
A study from Boston Children's Hospital found distinguishing EEG features in children with autism as early as age 2. Researchers used computer algorithms to analyze EEG data and identified 33 coherence factors that consistently distinguished children with autism from controls.
A new EEG test distinguishes between children with autism and neurotypical controls by analyzing brain connectivity. The test reveals reduced short-range connectivity in the left hemisphere, particularly in language regions, but increased long-distance connectivity as a compensatory mechanism.
A study found that children conceived with fertility drugs were slightly shorter than their naturally conceived peers, but remained within the normal height range for their age and sex. The researchers also noted no significant differences in general physical health between the two groups.
Researchers found that children of neglectful parents spent an additional 30 minutes per week on screens, leading to increased sedentary behavior. Parents who actively played with their kids had the most impact in promoting active play.
Research found that infants consistently choose larger sets over smaller ones when both are above four, but struggle with comparisons involving one large and one small item. The study's findings could lead to improvements in early education programs by understanding how infants develop number representation skills.
A global collaboration led by the University of York is examining key areas of reproductive, maternal and newborn care within midwifery services. The project will culminate in a special series on midwifery in The Lancet, providing evidence to guide national decision-making and improve midwifery services.
According to researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and National Institutes of Health, preventable childhood deaths can be nearly eliminated in 10 years. To achieve this goal, a new common vision is proposed with concrete and measurable benchmarks for curbing childhood preventable deaths.
A new study published in Epilepsia found that human herpesviruses (HHV)-6B and HHV-7 are associated with febrile status epilepticus (FSE) cases, accounting for one-third of FSE cases. The study suggests a possible link between these viruses and the development of epilepsy, particularly temporal lobe epilepsy.
Research at the University of Chicago finds that children who excel in spatial skills also outperform their peers in learning the number line and solving math problems. Early spatial learning has been shown to improve geometry skills and boost mathematics performance.
New studies find insufficient data to draw conclusions on whether same-sex parenting disadvantages children. A review and new study reveal differences in social and emotional well-being between young adults raised by women with same-sex relationships and those in nuclear families.
Researchers investigated children's performance on a drawing game and found that referencing social groups can lead to poor performance. Additionally, infants help others due to genuine concern for the person in need, not seeking credit. Childhood poverty is linked to elevated stress markers in adolescence.
Researchers found that children who experienced more intense stressful events had lower scores on tests of spatial working memory and short-term memory. Brain scans revealed smaller volumes of the anterior cingulate region, a key area for these cognitive processes. The study suggests stress may delay brain development, but further rese...
Researchers found that over half of household members of children with Staphylococcus aureus infections were colonized with S aureus, and nearly a quarter harbored MRSA. The study highlights the importance of identifying and treating staph infections in households to prevent transmission.
A study by University of Copenhagen researchers found that only 5.7% of Danish children with anxiety disorders were diagnosed between 2004 and 2007, compared to 27-45% in Western countries. The low diagnosis rate indicates a lack of reporting and inadequate treatment options for children suffering from the most common anxiety disorders.
A new study from University of New Mexico researchers found that college undergraduates are less upset by questionnaires about sex and trauma than expected. Participants reported higher negative emotion but also more positive emotions, personal insight, and less boredom compared to standard intelligence tests.
Researchers discovered mutations in the RAD21 gene that cause mild cognitive and physical impairments, similar to cohesin disorders. The study suggests children with mild symptoms may go undiagnosed.
Research identifies CDKN1C gene mutation as cause of IMAGe syndrome, a rare developmental disorder affecting fetal growth and organ size. The study also reveals the gene's role in regulating cell growth and division, with implications for understanding tumour development.
Researchers at Georgia State University's College of Education have been awarded a $10 million grant to create the first national research center focused on improving reading for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The goal is to identify child and instructional factors that affect reading growth and develop individualized interv...
A large study found that mothers who received the H1N1 flu vaccine during pregnancy were 34% less likely to have a stillbirth, 28% less likely to deliver before 32 weeks, and 19% less likely to give birth to a child with low birth weight. The study also showed no adverse outcomes for vaccinated mothers and their babies.
Researchers have identified a gene strongly linked to appetite regulation as a predictor of premature infants' feeding readiness. The NPY2R biomarker in saliva declines with maturity, allowing non-invasive testing for optimal feeding care.
A new study by the University of Arizona reports that exposure to parental smoking in childhood increases the risk of persistent respiratory symptoms, including cough and chronic cough, into adulthood. The study found that 52.3% of children exposed to environmental tobacco smoke had persistent respiratory symptoms.
According to Tel Aviv University researcher Prof. Nira Liberman, playing make-believe is crucial for building creativity in children, encouraging 'expansive thinking' that aids interpersonal skills and innovation. Children can be primed for creativity by viewing distant objects and perspectives, leading to increased creative performance.
A new study finds that parents are happier than non-parents, with benefits appearing more consistently in men and older, married parents. The research also highlights the importance of fatherhood, suggesting fathers tend to experience greater levels of happiness and positive emotion.
A new study published in Psychological Science finds that parents are happier overall than their childless peers, with fathers expressing greater levels of happiness. The research suggests that parenthood is associated with feelings of joy and meaning, rather than misery.
A new study found that baby bottles accounted for 66% of injuries, followed by pacifiers at 20%, and sippy cups at 14%. The study suggests that children should be transitioned to regular cups at 12 months old and pacifier use limited after six months
A new study suggests that serving water with meals can help young adults make healthier food choices by associating water with vegetables, rather than soda or salty snacks. Preschoolers also show a preference for eating raw veggies with water, rather than sugary drinks.
A new study found that the annual number of battery-related emergency department visits among children younger than 18 years of age more than doubled from 2,591 in 1990 to 5,525 in 2009. The majority of cases involved products not intended for young children, such as watches and remote controls.
A new study found that pneumonia and preterm birth complications are leading causes of childhood death, accounting for 64% of deaths globally. Despite a decline in total deaths between 2000 and 2010, the reduction is not sufficient to meet the Millennium Development Goal of reducing child mortality by two-thirds by 2015.