Infant's Health News
July 9, 2025
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July 7, 2025 — When you're mentally exhausted, your brain might be doing more behind the scenes than you think. In a new study using functional MRI, researchers uncovered two key brain regions that activate when ...
July 7, 2025 — Feeling jittery as the week kicks off isn’t just a mood—it leaves a biochemical footprint. Researchers tracked thousands of older adults and found those who dread Mondays carry elevated cortisol in their hair for months, a stress echo that may ...
July 6, 2025 — DEHP, a chemical used in plastics, may have contributed to over 356,000 heart-related deaths globally in 2018—most heavily in Asia and the Middle East. The chemical, linked to inflammation in arteries, is found in items like food packaging and ...
July 6, 2025 — A group of scientists studying pregnancy across six different mammals—from humans to marsupials—uncovered how certain cells at the mother-baby boundary have been working together for over 100 ...
July 3, 2025 — An advanced Johns Hopkins AI model called MAARS combs through underused heart MRI scans and complete medical records to spot hidden scar patterns that signal sudden cardiac death, dramatically outperforming current dice-roll clinical guidelines and ...
July 2, 2025 — Researchers testing urine from 2- to 4-year-olds in four U.S. states uncovered 96 different chemicals, many of them unmonitored and linked to hormone and brain disruption. Legacy toxins like ...
July 2, 2025 — Illinois engineers fused ultrafast imaging with smart algorithms to peek at living brain chemistry, turning routine MRIs into metabolic microscopes. The system distinguishes healthy regions, grades ...
June 29, 2025 — USC researchers have found a promising new brain scan marker that could better detect Alzheimer’s risk — but only for some. The tau-based benchmark works in Hispanic and White populations when paired with another Alzheimer’s protein, amyloid, ...
June 25, 2025 — Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. ...
June 21, 2025 — USC researchers have uncovered a hidden driver behind the early and severe onset of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome: iron overload in the brain. Their study revealed that individuals with ...
June 12, 2025 — A team at UC Davis has made a major leap in neurotechnology, enabling a man with ALS to speak again through a brain-computer interface that converts thoughts into speech in real time. Unlike prior systems that translated neural signals into text, ...
June 3, 2025 — A new study found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth ...
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May 30, 2025 — Singing to your infant can significantly boost the baby's mood, according to a recent study. Around the world and across cultures, singing to babies seems to come instinctively to caregivers. Now, ...
May 29, 2025 — Becoming a new mother brings more than just joyful chaos it delivers a profound and persistent sleep shock. A new study reveals that first-time moms lose not just total sleep, but crucial ...
May 29, 2025 — Humans and mice share persistent brain-activity patterns in response to adverse sensory experience, scientists find, opening a window to our emotions ...
May 27, 2025 — The U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis with higher rates of maternal mortality than any other high-income country. Social and economic factors, including income, are recognized determinants of ...
May 24, 2025 — A study has found that implementing robust air pollution control measures could mean Southeast Asian countries prevent as many as 36,000 ...
May 22, 2025 — If you've ever sat waiting at the doctor's office to give a blood sample, you might have wished there was a way to find the same information without needles. But for all the medical breakthroughs of ...
May 22, 2025 — High birth weight is the main risk factor for birth injuries to the anal sphincter muscles of the person giving birth, according to a new study. This new method for predicting the risks could improve ...
May 22, 2025 — Sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high proportion of deaths in male bodybuilders worldwide with the highest risk among ...
May 21, 2025 — Research teams have created a versatile set of gene delivery systems that can reach different neural cell types in the human brain and spinal cord ...
May 21, 2025 — Researchers demonstrated unprecedented rates of recovery for spinal cord injuries. Individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury safely received a combination of stimulation of a nerve in the neck ...
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May 20, 2025 — The study explores how social influences, particularly peer pressure, impact substance use -- and misuse -- among young adults. A confidential online survey on alcohol use was given to 524 students ...
May 20, 2025 — Controlling blood pressure is not the only way to treat hypertension. A new study identified eight associated risk factors. Each risk factor addressed was associated with a 13% lower risk of ...
May 15, 2025 — That fit people have a reduced risk of premature death from various diseases is a recurring result in many studies. New research shows that people with high fitness levels in their late teens also ...
May 15, 2025 — Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their ...
May 15, 2025 — A study reveals that inflammation associated with Marfan syndrome increases vulnerability to neurological diseases and complications following strokes, as demonstrated in animal ...
May 15, 2025 — In a stunning medical breakthrough, scientists used customized CRISPR gene editing to save a baby’s life from a rare, previously incurable liver disorder—CPS1 deficiency—just six months after ...
May 14, 2025 — Evidence is mounting that clinicians can treat serious genetic disorders prenatally by injecting medicine into the amniotic fluid, thus preventing damage that begins in ...
May 14, 2025 — New device can give peace of mind and reduce anxiety for breastfeeding moms. It uses bioimpedance, which is currently used to measure body fat, and streams clinical-grade data to a smartphone or ...
May 14, 2025 — Postpartum maternal mental health and mother-to-infant bonding are well-established as critical factors in a child's psychosocial development. However, few studies have explored the combined ...
May 14, 2025 — Evidence of a unique T cell may explain why urban children are more prone to allergies than rural children. Differences in the development of the gut microbiome may be an underlying ...
May 12, 2025 — Researchers have discovered how to block cells dying, in a finding that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The team has ...
May 9, 2025 — More than a decade ago, researchers launched the BabySeq Project, a pilot program to return newborn genomic sequencing results to parents and measure the effects on newborn care. Today, over 30 ...
May 9, 2025 — Mutations in FANCX appear to cause a lethal form of Fanconi anemia, a finding that sheds light on unexplained pregnancy loss and offers new avenues for genetic ...
May 8, 2025 — Scientists have developed a cortical organoid model for UBA5-associated encephalopathy, revealing a new way to possibly address developmental ...
May 7, 2025 — The age at which babies take their first steps is strongly influenced by their genes, according to new research. Scientists analyzed the genetic information of more than 70,000 infants. They ...
May 7, 2025 — Scientists have developed a lactation pad equipped with sensing technology that allows parents of newborns to monitor breast milk in real time. The device is capable of ensuring that breast milk ...
May 7, 2025 — Climate scientists reveal that millions of today's young people will live through unprecedented lifetime exposure to heatwaves, crop failures, river floods, droughts, wildfires and tropical ...
May 6, 2025 — A new study examines the choices healthy research volunteers make when given the opportunity to learn their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia. The researchers found a large ...
May 6, 2025 — When picturing a 'typical' alcoholic, people tend to imagine a person drinking at home alone. But that focus overlooks the social origins of many serious alcohol ...
May 5, 2025 — A systematic evidence review finds that consuming cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight and infant ...
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- Thinking Peers Drink More Drives Risky Behavior
- Controlling These 8 Risk Factors May Eliminate Early Death Risk for Those With High Blood Pressure
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- The Effect of Physical Fitness on Mortality Is Overestimated
- People With Critical Cardiovascular Disease May Benefit from Palliative Care
- Marfan Syndrome Increases Risk of Brain Alterations
- Infant With Rare, Incurable Disease Is First to Successfully Receive Personalized Gene Therapy Treatment
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- A Step Forward in Treating Serious Genetic Disorders Prenatally
- Got Data? Breastfeeding Device Measures Babies' Milk Intake in Real Time
- Postpartum Depression and Bonding: Long-Term Effects on School-Age Children
- Why Are Urban Children More Prone to Allergies?
Monday, May 12, 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Scientists Discover the Genes That Influence When Babies Start Walking
- Smart Lactation Pads Can Monitor Safety of Breast Milk in Real Time
- Climate Change: Future of Today's Young People
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Most People Say They Want to Know Their Risk for Alzheimer's Dementia, Fewer Follow Through
- Social Drinking Also a Well-Worn Path to Alcohol Use Disorder
Monday, May 5, 2025
- Evidence Review Raises Concern About Cannabis Use in Pregnancy
- Certain Traits in Romantic Partners Can Amplify the Impact of a Person's Genetic Risk for Alcohol Problems
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025
- Global Study Links Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods to Preventable Premature Deaths
- Data Collection Changes Key to Understanding Maternal Mortality Trends in the US, New Study Shows
Friday, April 25, 2025
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk of Young-Onset Dementia
- Newborns Living Near Trees Tend to Be Healthier: New Data Suggests It's Not Because Healthier People Reside Near Parks
- How Bacteria in Our Aging Guts Can Elevate Risk of Leukemia and Perhaps More
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025
- Novel Treatment Approach for Language Disorder Shows Promise
- New Analytics-Driven Framework Aims to Improve Care of Chronic Disease
- Hospitalized Patients Who Receive Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Can Substantially Reduce Heavy Drinking
- Building 'cellular Bridges' For Spinal Cord Repair After Injury
Friday, April 18, 2025
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Monday, April 14, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Guinea Pigs: Promising Animal Model to Study the Human Embryo
- Simultaneous Alcohol, Cannabis Use May Fuel More Drinking
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Eight or More Drinks Per Week Linked to Signs of Injury in the Brain
- More People Now Die at Home After Stroke Than in Medical Facilities
- Scientists Complete Largest Wiring Diagram and Functional Map of the Brain to Date
- Researchers Identify Growing List of Genetic Disorders Treatable Before or Immediately After Birth
- Your Skin Is Breathing: New Wearable Device Can Measure It
- Researchers Identify a Novel Mechanism of Fetal Anemia Linked to Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis Deficiency
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Mimicking Embryonic Growth to Break Barriers in Organoid Research
- Groundbreaking Study Reveals Changes in Brain Cell Composition and Gene Activity in Tourette Syndrome
Monday, April 7, 2025
- One in 3,000 People at Risk of Punctured Lung from Faulty Gene -- Almost 100 Times Higher Than Previous Estimate
- Perceiving One's Own Body: Babies Sense Their Heartbeat and Breathing
Friday, April 4, 2025
- New Research Boosts Future Whooping Cough Vaccines
- Signs Identified That Precede Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome in Young People
Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Successful Therapy Confirmed for Newborns With the Fatal Metabolic Disorder MoCD Type A
- 17 Modifiable Risk Factors Shared by Stroke, Dementia, and Late-Life Depression
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- New Brain Organoid Model
- Study Reveals How Alcohol Abuse Damages Cognition
- Guideline on Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Calls for Changes in Practice
- Smartwatch Technology Could Help With Future Alcohol Interventions
- Using Everyday Products During Pregnancy Can Affect Newborn's Metabolism, Study Finds
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Exposure to Air Pollution in Childhood Is Associated With Reduced Brain Connectivity
- Awareness Grows of Cancer Risk from Alcohol Consumption
- An Immune Cell May Explain How Maternal Inflammation Causes Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Monday, March 31, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Milk as Medicine: Breast Milk Transforms Challenges Into Triumphs
- Antibiotic Exposure in Infancy May Boost Type 1 Diabetes Risk
- AI Can Help Doctors Give Intravenous Nutrition to Preemies
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- New Study Challenges Assumptions About SEP-1 Bundle Compliance and Sepsis Outcomes
- Why Are Night Owls at Greater Risk of Depression?
- Research Into Alcohol Use Disorder: Imagining Future Events Changes Brain to Improve Healthy Decision-Making
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Innovative Infant Wearable Uses Artificial Intelligence for at-Home Assessments of Early Motor Development
- Adopting Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses Could Save Lives, Prevent Asthma
Monday, March 17, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Do Brain Changes Remain After Recovery from Concussion?
- Meningococcal Vaccine Found to Be Safe and Effective for Infants in Sub-Saharan Africa, Study Suggests
Monday, March 10, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Cold Treatment Does Not Appear to Protect Preterm Infants from Disability or Death Caused by Oxygen Loss
- Screening and Treating Maternal Psychological Health Key to Improving Cardiovascular Health
- Lifestyle Choices During Pregnancy Can Impact Child's Motor Development Up to the Age of 5-6 Years
Monday, February 24, 2025
- New AI Model Measures How Fast the Brain Ages
- Bottling a Mouse 'superpower' May Heal Lungs Damaged by Premature Birth
- Research Suggests Common Viral Infection Worsens Deadly Condition Among Premature Babies
Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Child ADHD Risk Linked to Mother's Use of Acetaminophen
- Daily Cannabis Use Linked to Public Health Burden
- Another Way Longer Paternity Leaves Help New Parents
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Promising Results from First Prenatal Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Lifestyle and Environmental Factors Affect Health and Aging More Than Our Genes
- Study Suggests Drunk Witnesses Are Less Likely to Remember a Suspect's Face
- New Research Shows Neonatal HSV Infections May Lead to Long-Term Cognitive Impairment