Groundbreaking research has identified the cause of ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is estimated to affect approximately 5% of children worldwide and 2.5% of adults.
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JJ Shavit
- Aug 29
Groundbreaking study documents the positive effects reading has on kids
A groundbreaking study now offers a compelling overview of the profound impact of reading on children's happiness and problem-solving.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 12
5-year-old with Duchenne muscular dystrophy receives first-ever FDA-approved gene therapy
This treatment has the potential to change the lives of thousands of children diagnosed with DMD, a debilitating neuromuscular disease.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 19
Breakthrough study reduces the risk of kids playing with a found gun
Pairs of kids ages 8 to 12 participating in a study found a variety of toys and games to play with – as well as a mysterious file cabinet.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 11
These tasty lollipops ‘sweeten’ diagnostic testing for kids and adults alike
Researchers are now leveraging this ubiquitous symbol of pediatric consolation to transform the way diagnostic tests are performed.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 4
Fewer teens view themselves as overweight and that's a public health problem
Groundbreaking study on adolescent obesity sounds a loud and clear alarm for parents, educators, and health officials around the world.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 25
Mother is 'overwhelmed' by a stranger's kindness to daughter with cancer
A resilient mother, found herself overwhelmed by the unexpected kindness of a stranger, an act of generosity that bestowed a ray of hope.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 2
Breakthrough eye drops slow the development of nearsightedness in kids
A new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 19
Common cold can give children immunity against COVID-19, study finds
During the pandemic medical doctors and researchers noticed that children and adolescents infected with COVID-19 became less ill than adults
JJ Shavit
- Mar 18
Artificial pancreas revolutionizes blood sugar control for kids with type 1 diabetes
The artificial pancreas has an insulin pump that uses advanced control algorithms based on the person’s glucose-monitoring information.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 12
School dental program prevents 80% of cavities in a single, non-invasive treatment
A single dose given in elementary schools prevented roughly 80% of cavities and kept 50% of cavities from worsening even 2 years later.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 23, 2022
Novel low-cost earbuds make newborn hearing screening accessible
Newborns across the US are screened to check for hearing loss which is important as it helps families better understand their child's health
JJ Shavit
- Dec 8, 2022
Groundbreaking study uncovers the cause of ADHD
Israeli scientists believe they cracked code to better understand the genetic causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
JJ Shavit
- Nov 13, 2022
Man's best friend is helping researchers develop gel treatment for childhood cancer
New research using pet dogs could pave the way for a new immunotherapy treatment for one of the most common childhood cancers, Sarcoma.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 3, 2022
Groundbreaking research close to eradicating childhood cancer
Researchers were able to comprehensively define the number and type of recurrently altered genes that are found in childhood ALL.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 16, 2022
Researchers develop two treatments that can cure peanut allergies
Researchers have discovered two peanut allergy treatments for children that are both highly effective at inducing remission.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 13, 2022
A miracle is born! Baby to receive a first-of-its-kind surgery
At Michelle Johnson’s 20-week ultrasound, she received the distressing news that her developing baby was diagnosed with Spina Bifida.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 4, 2022
Common group of viruses strongly linked to type 1 diabetes
The Australian analysis found that individuals with T1D were eight times more likely to have an enterovirus infection than those without T1D
JJ Shavit
- Oct 2, 2022
Groundbreaking research close to wiping childhood cancer off the map
Scientists have created a roadmap of the genetic mutations present in the most common childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
JJ Shavit
- Sep 23, 2022
Sport, sleep or screens: New app reveals the ‘just right’ day for kids
Shifting 60 minutes of screen time to 60 minutes of physical activity resulted in 4.2 per cent lower body fat.
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