Child Health Related News
WHO advises immediate skin-to-skin contact for small and preterm babies
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched new guidelines about skin-to-skin contact to improve survival and health outcomes of preterm and small babies.
Skin-to-skin contact helps...
Adversity in childhood increases risk of heart and blood vessel disease
People who experienced adversity in childhood are at increased risk of developing heart and blood vessel disease in early adulthood.
Researchers from the University of...
Protecting paediatric bone density with Low-intensity Vibration therapy
Edward James from MyBones explores the potential applications of Low-intensity Vibration (LiV) therapy in paediatric bone density care.
Bones get stronger the more you use...
Carnitine intake in new-borns is linked to better growth and development
A new study has found that carnitine intake in new-born babies in the first postnatal weeks promotes better growth and larger brain size.
A...
Lack of computer access linked to poor adolescent mental health during COVID
University of Cambridge researchers have found that lack of computer access was linked to poorer young people and adolescent mental health during COVID-19 lockdowns.
The...
Increasing children’s vaccines with effective vaccine strategies
A new study has found that increasing children’s vaccines in sub-Saharan Africa could reduce the chance of fatal disease infection.
A research team from the...
Early intervention is encouraged for children with spinal muscular atrophy
The “wait and see” approach to treatment in children with expected spinal muscular atrophy puts patients at risk of irreversible symptoms, according to new...
Inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for premature birth
A University of Gothenburg study shows that inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for preterm birth even when in apparent disease remission.
The findings...
Research grant to improve the Baby Check app for spotting sickness
A smartphone app called Baby Check app aims to identify seriously ill babies and will be upgraded to provide improved support to parents and...
New gene editing technology may treat resistant childhood leukaemia
A team of researchers have engineered donor T-cells to treat childhood leukaemia that is resistant to other therapies.
The Phase I trial, conducted by University...
Social prescribing activities for adolescents with mental health problems
Social prescribing activities such as music and dance will be offered to adolescents with depression and anxiety.
A new project led by University College London...
Heatwaves to impact the health of almost every child by 2050
UNICEF research has estimated that by 2050, every child in the world will face being exposed to worsening heatwaves.
The new report ‘The Coldest Year...
No link found between exposure to anaesthesia and child development
Research from the University of Leuven has found there is no link between antenatal exposure to anaesthesia and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children.
The project was...
Autism diagnosis: does postcode come into play?
New autism diagnoses tend to be clustered within specific NHS service regions, suggesting that location may influence autism diagnosis likelihood.
New research by the University...
WHO looks to end global lead poisoning crisis
The 10th International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) is currently taking place. ILLPW aims to raise awareness about lead poisoning and encourages countries to act...
Aerobic fitness does not protect children from metabolic syndrome
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä and the University of Eastern Finland have found that high aerobic fitness in children does not protect them...
Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy linked to risk of death in offspring
A study has found that hypertensive disorder of pregnancy that triggers abnormally high blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of death in...
A new study will aim to revolutionise well-being for children in care
A pending study from Kingston University, London will assess how mental health and well-being support can be improved for young people and children in...
Strict parenting may increase the risk of depression in children
A new study has found that strict parenting could alter children’s DNA causing an increased risk of depression in adults.
New research presented at the...
Risk of bipolar in children linked to parents’ age
According to new research, children whose parents are particularly old or young are more likely to carry a risk of bipolar disorder.
Research that was...