Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered a new diagnostic marker that distinguishes a fast-growing type of the pediatric brain cancer medulloblastoma from a less aggressive type….
Read MoreOpening the black box of childhood cancer: Results from Australian personalized medicine program
The success of an Australian program which aims to find the most-likely-to-succeed personalized treatment recommendations for children with high risk cancer has been revealed in…
Read MoreGenetics linked to childhood emotional, social and psychiatric problems
Emotional, social and psychiatric problems in children and adolescents have been linked to higher levels of genetic vulnerability for adult depression. University of Queensland scientists…
Read MoreResearchers unraveling role of fungi in early childhood dental health
Although mostly preventable, tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases in children worldwide, particularly in developing countries. If left untreated, cavities can…
Read MoreGenetic factors influencing adult obesity take effect in early childhood
Body mass index (BMI) in infants, children and adults is influenced by different genetic factors that change as we age, according to a major new…
Read MoreAntenatal screening for kidney problems in early childhood
Babies who have persistent fluid-filled areas in their kidneys during gestation are likely to present with urinary tract problems and to be admitted to hospital…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s may ‘begin in CHILDHOOD’, scientists discover
Alzheimer’s may ‘begin in CHILDHOOD’: Gene that raises the risk of the disease by up to five times is linked to low IQ in seven-year-olds…
Read MoreTrial to answer dilemma of treating childhood epilepsy
One of the largest ever clinical trials in children with epilepsy, which aims to find out which treatment approach works best for children and their…
Read MoreCaution: A metal may be a trigger for mental illness
How does lead on the Psyche of the people? More and more people in the world suffer from problems with their mental health. Doctors have…
Read MoreIs sugar an ‘essential childhood experience’?
Ahead of my daughter’s first birthday party one week ago, I’d mentioned to a couple of friends that I might skip the standard sugary birthday…
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