Food allergy linked to hyperactive immune system at birth
A study of more than 1000 Victorian babies has shown those with hyperactive immune cells at birth, detected in their cord blood, were more likely to develop food allergies in their first year of...
Zika Virus – be alert, not alarmed say experts
University of Sydney experts say a causal relationship between Zika virus infection during pregnancy and microcephaly is strongly suspected but not yet proven as the WHO declared the mosquito-borne virus a global public health...
Adolescents stress more with poor sleep
A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham indicates that adolescents who experience sleep problems and longer sleep duration are more reactive to stress, which could contribute to academic, behavioural and health...
Teens heavily exposed to alcohol and tobacco images in YouTube music videos
UK teens are heavily exposed to alcohol and tobacco images and lyrics in digital YouTube music videos, say researchers at the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies at The University of Nottingham.
The study,...
Why Fish Intake by Pregnant Women Improves the Growth of a Child’s Brain
Researchers at Tohoku University's School of Medicine have found an explanation for the correlation between eating fish during pregnancy, and the health of the baby's brain.
Dietary lipid contains fatty acids such as omega-6 and...
Why Fish Intake by Pregnant Women Improves the Growth of a Child's Brain
Researchers at Tohoku University's School of Medicine have found an explanation for the correlation between eating fish during pregnancy, and the health of the baby's brain.
Dietary lipid contains fatty acids such as omega-6 and...
Link Found between Obesity and Blood Clots in Children
Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have found an association between obesity and the formation of blood clots in the veins of children and adolescents.
While obesity is a well-established risk factor for venous...
What’s in Store for Survivors of Childhood Cancers that Affect Vision?
Little is known about the long-term health of survivors of childhood cancers that affect vision, but two new studies provide valuable insights that could impact patient care and follow-up. The findings are published early...
What's in Store for Survivors of Childhood Cancers that Affect Vision?
Little is known about the long-term health of survivors of childhood cancers that affect vision, but two new studies provide valuable insights that could impact patient care and follow-up. The findings are published early...
Having more children slows down cellular aging process
A study by Simon Fraser University researchers indicates that the number of children born to a woman influences the rate at which her body ages.
The study led by health sciences professor Pablo Nepomnaschy and postdoctoral researcher Cindy...
